French Revolution Multiple Choice Questions & ANSWER
Who said, “Oh! God. What shall I do? The Universe is falling upon me”?
(A) Louis XIV
(B) Louis XV
(C) Louis XVI
(D) Louis XVIII
ANSWER: C
‘When France catches cold, entire Europe sneezes’ refers to which historical event of the following?
(A) American War of Independence
(B) French Revolution
(C) Industrial Revolution
(D) Russian Revolution
ANSWER: B
What was the guideline of the French monarchs ?
(A) Divine Right Theory of Kingship
(B) Protestant ethics
(C) Catholic formula
(D) Court of Law
ANSWER: A
The palace of Versailles was created by which Bourbon monarch?
(A) Louis XIV
(B) Louis XV
(C) Louis XVIII
(D) Louis XVI
ANSWER: A
The French Parliament was known as:
(A) General Will
(B) Estate General
(C) Idyllic State
(D) Diet
ANSWER: B
The French society was divided into fold division?
(A) Three
(B) Two
(C) Four
(D) Five
ANSWER: A
In the French Society the Nobles and Aristocrats came under which estate ?
(A) The First Estate
(B) The Second Estate
(C) The Third Estate
(D) None of these
ANSWER: B
‘Nobles fight, the Clergy pray and the people pay’ refers to which society?
(A) American
(B) French
(C) Russian
(D) English
ANSWER: B
Which social class of France were known as Bourgeoisie?
(A) The First Estate
(B) The Second Estate
(C) The Third Estate
(D) The Royal Estate
ANSWER: C
Who was the leader of the French Revolution 1789:
(A) Mirabeau
(B) Voltaire
(C) Rousseau
(D) Louise Blanc
ANSWER: A
Who was the author of the book “The Spirit of Laws’?
(A) Montesquieu
(B) Voltaire
(C) Rousseau
(D) Lafayette
ANSWER: A
Which French philosopher criticised the church?
(A) Montesquieu
(B) Voltaire
(C) Rousseau
(D) Lafayette
ANSWER: B
Which French philosopher advocated ‘The Theory of Separation of Powers’?
(A) Montesquieu
(B) Voltaire
(C) Rousseau
(D) Dedroit
ANSWER: A
What is known as the ‘Bible of French Revolution’?
(A) Spirit of Laws
(B) The General Will
(C) The Social Contract
(D) The Separation of Powers
ANSWER: C
The three magic ideas Liberty, Equality and Fraternity was the contribution of which of the following philosopher?
(A) Jean Jackues Rousseau
(B) Montesquieu
(C) Voltaire
(D) Dedroit
ANSWER: A
Who had constructed the luxurious palace at Versailles?
(A) Louis XIV
(B) Louis XV
(C) Louis XVI
(D) Louis XVIII
ANSWER: A
Who was the leader of the French volunteer in American war of Independence?
(A) Mirabeau
(B) Lafayette
(C) Robespierre
(D) Ducos
ANSWER: B
Which of the following Revolution is called a ‘Bourgeoisie Revolution’?
(A) The French Revolution
(B) Industrial Revolution
(C) The Russian Revolution
(D) American War of Independence
ANSWER: A
When did the Fort of Bastille Fall?
(A) 14th July 1789
(B) 14th August 1789
(C) 15th June 1789
(D) 15th July 1789
ANSWER: A
Name the Finance Minister who chucked out the programme of reforms – ‘No bankruptcy, no increase of taxation, no more borrowing’?
(A) Turgot
(B) Necker
(C) Calonne
(D) Brienne
ANSWER: A
Who among the following was not a finance minister of France on the eve of the French Revolution?
(A) Turgot
(B) Calonne
(C) Necker
(D) Diderot
ANSWER: D
Francois Marie Arouet is the name of a French philosopher refers to which one of the following?
(A) Rousseau
(C) Diderot
(B) Voltaire
(D) Montesque
ANSWER: B
Baron De Charles is the name of a French philosopher refers to which one of the following?
(A) Rousseau
(B) Voltaire
(C) Diderot
(D) Montesque
ANSWER: D
Who wrote ‘Letters in English’?
(A) Rousseau
(B) Montesque
(C) Voltaire
(D) Diderot
ANSWER: C
Which century is known as ‘Age of Enlightenment’?
(A) 17th Century
(B) 18th century
(C) 19th century
(D) 16th century
ANSWER: B
Who wrote ‘Discourse on the Origin ofInequality? (A) Rousseau
(B) Montesquieu
(C) Voltaire
(D) Diderot
ANSWER: A
Which Finance Minister of France suggested to Summon the meeting of the Estates General ?
(A) Brienne
(B) Turgot
(C) Calónne
(D) Necker
ANSWER: A
In the French society which estates came under Unprivileged Section?
(A) The First Estates
(B) The Second Estates
(C) The Third Estates
(D) All the above
ANSWER: C
Gabella was:
(A) A salt tax
(B) A road tax
(C) A religious tax
(D) A land tax
ANSWER: A
Which of the following words was not a call of Rousseau ?
(A) Justice
(B) Liberty
(C) Equality
(D) Fraternity
ANSWER: A
Who was a ‘Pillar by night? of Cloud by day and Fire
(A) Rousseau
(B) Voltaire
(C) Holbach
(D) Diderot
ANSWER: B
Who did describe the French Revolution as ‘World Historical?
(A) Diderot
(B) Rousseau
(C) Hegel
(D) Voltaire
ANSWER: C
Taille was a:
(A) land tax
(B) income tax
(C) salt tax
(D) road tax
ANSWER: A
Vingtieme was an:
(A) land tax
(B) income tax
(C) salt tax
(D) road tax
ANSWER: B
Corvee was a:
(A) land tax
(B) road tax
(C) salt tax
(D) income tax
ANSWER: B
The French Revolution gave a death blow to:
(A) Feudalism
(B) Aancient regime
(C) Monarchy
(D) all the above
ANSWER: D
The French Revolution helped in the growth of:
(A) Imperialism
(B) Nationalism
(C) Decolonisation
(D) Colonisation
ANSWER: B
When was the prison of Bastile razed ground?
(A) 1788 July 14
(B) 1790 July 14
(C) 1789 July 14
(D) 1791 July 14
ANSWER: C
Name the book that contains the messag of Rousseau Man is born free an everywhere he is in chain.’
(A) Letters on English
(B) Social Contract
(C) The Spirit of Laws
(D) Common sense
ANSWER: B
Who ignited the spark of the Frenc Revolution?
(A) Lafayette
(C) Dedorat
(B) Mirabeau
(D) Louis Blanc
ANSWER: B
How many deputies did constitute the Estates General of France?
(A) 1000
(B) 1100
(C) 1200
(D) 1300
ANSWER: C
The fort of Bastille was:
(A) a centre of cruel yoke
(B) a national prison
(C) a centre of tyranny
(D) all the above
ANSWER: D
To which country did Marry Antoinette belong?
(A) England
(B) Austria
(C) Italy
(D) Spain
ANSWER: B
Who said, ‘When France catches cold entire Europe sneezes’?
(A) Louis XV
(B) Louis XVI
(C) Metternich
(D) Napoleon Bonaparte
ANSWER: C
‘Nobles fight, Clergy pray and Common pay is a famous dialogue refers to which society?
(A) Italian
(B) Germanian
(C) French
(D) Austrian
ANSWER: C
Who among the following did not belong to Third Estate?
(A) Teachers
(B) Nobles
(C) Businessman
(D) Artisans
ANSWER: B
When was Louis XVI guillotined?
(A) 1791
(B) 1793
(C) 1790
(D) 1789
ANSWER: B
Tennis Court Oath’ was a significant event of which of the following historical events?
(A) French Revolution
(B) Russian Revolution
(C) American War of Independence
(D) None of these
ANSWER: A
Which one of the following was an important result of the French Revolution ?
(A) Abolishion of Monarchy
(B) Death of Fort of Bastille
(C) End of ancient region
(D) All the above
ANSWER: D
No bankruptcy, now new taxes, and no loans was the solution of which of the following Finance Minister of France ?’
(A) Turgot
(C) Calonne
(B) Necker
(D) Marie Antoinette
ANSWER: A
A man who wishes to borrow must appear to be rich and to appear rich he must dazzle by spending freely’ was that of which Finance Minister of France?
(A) Turgot
(B) Necker
(C) Calonne
(D) Marie Antoinette
ANSWER:C
Abbe Sieyes and Mirabeau were two heroes of which revolution?
(A) Russian Revolution
(B) Italian Revolution
(C) French Revolution
(D) American War of Independence
ANSWER: C
Tennis court oath was taken place on:
(A) June 20, 1789
(B) July 20, 1789
(C) 23rd June 1789
(D) 12 July, 1789
ANSWER: A
The Bourbon monarchs lived at:
(A) Paris
(B) Versailles
(C) Bastile
(D) None of these
ANSWER:B
Who among the following was not a hero of French Revolution?
(A) Lafayette
(B) Abbesies
(C) Mirabeau
(D) Cavour
ANSWER: D
We are bringing back the backer, the backer’s wife and the backer’s son’ whose dialogue was it?
(A) Mirabeau
(B) Lafayett
(C) Abbe Siyes
(D) Desmolin
ANSWER:B
Who was not a leader of ‘Reign of Terror’?
(A) Danton
(B) Robespierre
(C) Carnot
(D) Louis Blanc
ANSWER: D
Who were the trio of the Reign of Terror?
(A) Robespierre, Danton and Marat
(B) Robespierre, Desmolin and Mirabeau
(C) Danton, Marat and Carnot
(D) Robespire, Danton and Carnot
ANSWER: A
The period of Directory in France was:
(A) 1795-99
(B) 1800-1804
(C) 1791-94
(D) 1800-1807
ANSWER: A
Which Finance Minister suggested to summon Estate General?
(A) Mirabeau
(B) Abbesies
(C) Lafayette
(D) None of these
ANSWER: C
Which revolution is known as Bourgeoisie Revolution?
(A) Russian Revolution
(B) French Revolution
(C) Industrial Revolution
(D) American War of Independence
ANSWER: B
When did the French Revolution occure ?
(A) 1753
(C) 1989
(B) 1789
(D) 1914
ANSWER: B
Name the ruling dynasty of France that ruled on the eve of the French Revolution?
(A) Stuart
(B) Habsburg
(C) Savoy
(D) Bourbon
ANSWER: D
Who was the king of France during the time of Revolution?
(A) Louis XV
(B) Louis XIV
(C) Louis XVI
(D) Napoleon Bonaparte
ANSWER: C
Who was the queen of France during the time of Revolution?
(A) Mary Antoinette
(B) Marrine
(C) Victoria
(D) Helina
ANSWER: A
To which country did Mary Antoinette belong?
(A) England
(B) Italy
(C) Austria
(D) Spain
ANSWER: C
The French Revolution was occurred in which century?
(A) 16th Century
(B) 17th Century
(C) 18th Century
(D) 19th Century
ANSWER: C
‘Liberty, Equality and Fraternity’ was the slogan of which Revolution?
(A) American War of Independence
(B) French Revolution
(C) Industrial Revolution
(D) None of the above
ANSWER: B
What was the royal order that was issued by Louis monarchs of France ?
(A) Lefebvre
(B) Letter-de-catchet
(C) I am the state
(D) Gabelle
ANSWER: B
Who said, “I am the state”?
(A) Louis XIV
(B) Louis XV
(C) Louis XVI
(D) Louis XVIII
ANSWER: A
Who said, ‘After me, the deluge’?
(A) Louis XIV
(B) Louis XV
(C) Louis XVI
(D) Louis XVIII
ANSWER: B