Which dynasty ruled France with the Divine Right theory?
Burdon Dynasty
Bourbon dynasty
Divine Dynasty
Hellion Dynasty
Name the eminent leader of the Cordelier Club.
Robespierre
Danton
Madame Roland
Napoleon
What were the three main divisions of the French society?
Nobles, businessmen, commons
Nobles, clergy, commons
Clergy, traders, commons
Nobles, politicians, commons
Identify this great French reformer who launched a crusade against superstition and attacked traditional beliefs. He wrote many essays, poems and dramas creating awareness among the masses.
Rousseau
Diderot
Montesquieu
None of these.
Date the Tennis Court Oath.
17th June 1789
18th June 1789
17th June 1798
17th June 1790
What was the motto of the French Revolution?
“Liberty, Sovereignty and Fraternity”
“Liberty, Equality and Democracy”
“Liberty, Equality and Fraternity”
“Liberty, Equality and Pursuit of happiness”
Name the political club led by the democrat, Robespierre.
Jacobian Club
Girodontists
Cordelier Club
The French Club
The National Assembly dissolved itself in which year?
1781
1785
1790
1791
Name the powerful ruler of France whose wars ruined its economy.
Louis XIV
Louis XV
Louis XVI
Louis XVII
Which of the following facts is true about the Nobles?
They had no political power
They remained loyal to the king, enjoyed a life of luxury. They only had to pay taxes.
The higher clergy owned one fifth of the lands in France and enjoyed several privileges.
The lower clergy were denied all these privileges. Therefore, they turned against the higher clergy during the revolution.
