- 1. Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette, the last King and Queen of France, met their tragic fates during the tumultuous period of the French Revolution, which sought to dismantle the absolute monarchy that had ruled France for centuries. Louis XVI, known for his indecisiveness and inability to effectively respond to the financial crises that plagued his reign, was perceived as a symbol of the oppressive regime that had led the nation into disarray. His attempts at reform were too little, too late, and by 1789, revolutionary fervor swept through France, culminating in the storming of the Bastille. As the Revolution progressed, the monarchy was abolished, and Louis was arrested. In 1793, he was tried for treason and found guilty, leading to his execution by guillotine on January 21, an event that shocked and galvanized the nation. Marie Antoinette, often vilified as the out-of-touch queen who famously quipped 'Let them eat cake,' was also arrested and faced intense scrutiny. Captured and tried for her perceived crimes, including extravagant spending during a time of famine, she was executed just nine months after her husband on October 16, 1793. Their deaths marked a significant turning point in French history, symbolizing the end of royal power and the rise of revolutionary ideals, as they were paraded through the streets of Paris, their beheadings serving as a grim reminder of the consequences of tyranny.
When were Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette beheaded?
A) 1804
B) 1789
C) 1793
D) 1815
- 2. Which French revolutionary tribunal condemned Louis XVI to death?
A) Second Estate
B) Third Estate
C) National Convention
D) Estates-General
- 3. Who was the king of France at the time of his beheading?
A) Napoleon Bonaparte
B) Robespierre
C) Louis XV
D) Louis XVI
- 4. What was Marie Antoinette's nationality before marrying Louis XVI?
A) Russian
B) Austrian
C) Prussian
D) Spanish
- 5. Who was the radical revolutionary leader responsible for the Reign of Terror where Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette were beheaded?
A) Mirabeau
B) Danton
C) Robespierre
D) Marat
- 6. What was the method of execution used for Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette?
A) Hanging
B) Beheading Sword
C) Firing Squad
D) Guillotine
- 7. Which of the following did Marie Antoinette never say during the French Revolution?
A) Let them eat cake
B) On ne m'a jamais entendu dire ça
C) I never said that
D) Qu'ils mangent de la brioche
- 8. Who was the last Queen of France before the Revolution?
A) Catherine de Medici
B) Anne of Austria
C) Maria Theresa
D) Marie Antoinette
- 9. How old was Louis XVI when he was executed?
A) 38
B) 57
C) 45
D) 31
- 10. What was the title of Louis XVI before he became king?
A) Duke
B) Dauphin
C) Count
D) Marquis
- 11. Where was Marie Antoinette born?
A) Paris
B) Madrid
C) Berlin
D) Vienna
- 12. Which of the following was the focus of criticisms against Marie Antoinette?
A) Extravagant spending
B) Philanthropy
C) Acting career
D) Writing poetry
- 13. What was the age of Marie Antoinette when she was executed?
A) 42
B) 49
C) 29
D) 37
- 14. Where did Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette's daughter, Marie Thérèse, end up after the execution of her parents?
A) Russia
B) Prussia
C) England
D) Austria
- 15. Who was the former lover of Marie Antoinette who became a pivotal figure during the Revolution and was assassinated in his bathtub?
A) Marat
B) Mirabeau
C) Danton
D) Robespierre
- 16. What was the profession of Dr. Joseph-Ignace Guillotin who advocated for a more humane method of execution leading to the invention of the guillotine?
A) Carpenter
B) Blacksmith
C) Physician
D) Judge
- 17. Who was the French General responsible for the military suppression of the people during the Revolution and became Emperor of France after the fall of the Directory?
A) Napoleon Bonaparte
B) Danton
C) Marat
D) Robespierre
- 18. Louis XVI inherited the French throne at what age?
A) 20
B) 25
C) 35
D) 17
- 19. Where was Louis XVI born?
A) Versailles
B) London
C) Paris
D) Vienna
- 20. Which event eventually led to the arrest and execution of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette?
A) The Storming of the Bastille
B) The Tennis Court Oath
C) The Declaration of the Rights of Man
D) The Women's March on Versailles
- 21. During which phase of the French Revolution were Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette executed?
A) National Assembly
B) Directory
C) Reign of Terror
D) Estates-General
- 22. Who was mainly responsible for influencing Marie Antoinette's extravagant spending, contributing to the royal family's unpopularity?
A) Cardinal Richelieu
B) Comte d'Artois
C) Madame du Barry
D) The Duke of Orleans
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