- 1. Louis XVI, born on August 23, 1754, was the last King of France before the French Revolution, and his reign from 1774 to 1792 was marked by significant political and social upheaval. Ascending the throne at the young age of 20 following the death of his grandfather, King Louis XV, he faced numerous challenges, including a financial crisis exacerbated by France's involvement in the American Revolutionary War and the growing discontent among the population due to heavy taxation and widespread poverty. Louis XVI was known for his indecisive and hesitant nature, which contributed to the failure of various reforms proposed to improve the country's financial situation. As the revolution began to unfold, he attempted to appease the revolutionary sentiments but ultimately lost control of the situation. In 1791, he and his family attempted to escape from Paris in a failed flight to Varennes, which further eroded his support among the populace. In 1792, the monarchy was abolished, and he was eventually arrested, tried for treason, and executed by guillotine on January 21, 1793. His death marked a significant turning point in French history, symbolizing the end of absolute monarchy and the rise of republicanism in France.
When was Louis XVI born?
A) 1804
B) 1726
C) 1754
D) 1789
- 2. Which queen was Louis XVI married to?
A) Isabella of Spain
B) Anne of Austria
C) Marie Antoinette
D) Catherine de Medici
- 3. In which year did Louis XVI become the King of France?
A) 1774
B) 1789
C) 1815
D) 1793
- 4. What was the title of Louis XVI before he became king?
A) Dauphin of France
B) Prince of Wales
C) Count of Provence
D) Duke of Burgundy
- 5. In which year was Louis XVI deposed?
A) 1801
B) 1789
C) 1792
D) 1794
- 6. Which famous pamphleteer criticized Louis XVI in 'Rights of Man'?
A) Rousseau
B) Voltaire
C) Karl Marx
D) Thomas Paine
- 7. What was Louis XVI's fate?
A) Exiled to England
B) Imprisoned for life
C) Executed by guillotine
D) Abdicated and fled to Austria
- 8. Which war did Louis XVI support financially, contributing to the economic crisis in France?
A) American Revolutionary War
B) War of the Spanish Succession
C) Seven Years' War
D) Wars of Religion
- 9. Who was Louis XVI's finance minister known for his failed attempts to reform the French finances?
A) Jacques Necker
B) Francois-Michel Le Tellier
C) Jean-Baptiste Bouillaud
D) Jean-Baptiste Colbert
- 10. Which treaty did Louis XVI sign with the United States, recognizing its independence?
A) Treaty of Tordesillas
B) Treaty of Versailles (1871)
C) Treaty of Westphalia
D) Treaty of Paris (1783)
- 11. Which document was famously written during Louis XVI's reign?
A) Emancipation Proclamation
B) Universal Declaration of Human Rights
C) Magna Carta
D) Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen
- 12. Who was Louis XVI's youngest brother who became King after his execution?
A) Louis Philippe I
B) Napoleon III
C) Charles X
D) Louis XVIII
- 13. What was the name of the political body that stripped Louis XVI of his powers and put him on trial?
A) Legislative Assembly
B) National Convention
C) Estates-General
D) Committee of Public Safety
- 14. Which location became the final residence of Louis XVI before his execution?
A) Bastille
B) Temple Prison
C) Versailles Palace
D) Tuileries Palace
- 15. In what year was Louis XVI executed?
A) 1776
B) 1793
C) 1805
D) 1865
- 16. Where was Louis XVI executed?
A) Place de la Révolution
B) Red Square
C) Tower of London
D) Alcatraz Island
- 17. Which monarchy preceded Louis XVI's reign in France?
A) Romanov
B) Bourbon
C) Habsburg
D) Hohenzollern
- 18. How many children did Louis XVI have?
A) 7
B) 1
C) 4
D) 2
- 19. Where was Louis XVI born?
A) London
B) Vienna
C) Versailles
D) Paris
- 20. Which of the following terms does NOT refer to Louis XVI?
A) Citizen Louis Capet
B) Louis Auguste
C) Sun King
D) Louis the Desired
- 21. What was the name of the legislative body called by Louis XVI in 1789?
A) Duma
B) Parliament
C) National Assembly
D) Estates-General
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