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The peasants burned many chateaus during the French Revolution.

The French Revolution 03

What happened after the French Revolution? This quiz explores how radical change in France reshaped politics across Europe and opened the door for a new leader, Napoleon.

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Fascinating Fact:

The French Revolution weakened the power of kings and nobles, spread new political ideas across Europe, and paved the way for the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte.

In KS3 History, you explore how the French Revolution did not just change France, but influenced many countries. New ideas about rights, citizenship, and government helped shape modern Europe.

Key Terms

Revolution: A major change in government or society, often caused by protests, conflict, or uprising.
Republic: A type of government where power rests with elected representatives rather than a king or queen.
Nationalism: A strong feeling of loyalty to your nation, often linked to the desire for self-rule.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What were the main results of the French Revolution?

The French Revolution ended many royal privileges, weakened the power of kings and nobles, and spread new ideas about equality, rights, and representative government across Europe.

How did the French Revolution change politics in Europe?

The Revolution inspired people in other countries to question absolute rulers, encouraged written constitutions, and helped popularise the belief that governments should answer to their citizens.

Why is Napoleon linked to the French Revolution?

Napoleon Bonaparte rose to power after the Revolution, using the chaos and new political situation to become a military leader, then ruler of France, and later Emperor.

Try These Related Quizzes

1 .

Which was not one of the colours of the Revolution?

Blue

Yellow

Red

White

Camille Desmoulins asked his followers to wear green cockades. He was opposed to 'The Terror' and was eventually guillotined for his views

2 .

Where did the National Assembly take an oath?

In a stable

In an archery field

On a football field

On a tennis court

The tennis court was in the Saint-Louis district of the city of Versailles

3 .

Which radical nobleman became President of the National Assembly?

Columbeau

Flambeau

Mirabeau

Rambeau

Despite the fact that he was a noble, he was an important leader of the Revolution

4 .

In July 1789 the mob stormed which building in Paris?

Notre Dame Cathedral

The Bastille

The Louvre

The Palace of Versailles

It was a prison - they released the seven prisoners and stole guns and gunpowder

5 .

Bastille Day is still celebrated - on which date?

July 7th

July 14th

July 21st

July 28th

It is now a national holiday in France

6 .

The peasants burned many of which buildings?

Chateaus

Churches

Schools

Town Halls

They were owned by the nobles

7 .

The National Assembly issued 'The Declaration of .......'

Independence

The Edict of the People

The Freedom from Servitude

The Rights of Man

It demanded freedom and equal rights

8 .

What were the unskilled workers called?

Emigrés

Eminences Grises

Sans-Chapeaux

Sans-Culottes

Meaning 'without breeches' - they wore long trousers; the rich wore culottes or knee breeches

9 .

The Assembly abolished which tax?

Income Tax

Land Tax

Poll Tax

Tithe

A tenth of earnings went to the Church

10 .

What did the King try to do in June 1791?

Bribe the mob to stop rioting

Get help from Britain

Imprison all members of the National Assembly

Leave France

He was going to go to Austria but was stopped when he was recognised by the revolutionary Jean-Baptiste Drouet. Drouet was a hard-line radical who joined the most violent group of the National Assembly and even wanted any British residents in France to be executed when the Revolutionary wars broke out

Author: Jan Crompton (KS3 Geography & History Teacher, Professional Quiz Writer)