- 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) 1726
B) 1754
C) 1789
D) 1804
- 2. Which queen was Louis XVI married to?
A) Anne of Austria
B) Catherine de Medici
C) Isabella of Spain
D) Marie Antoinette
- 3. In which year did Louis XVI become the King of France?
A) 1793
B) 1789
C) 1774
D) 1815
- 4. What was the title of Louis XVI before he became king?
A) Duke of Burgundy
B) Dauphin of France
C) Count of Provence
D) Prince of Wales
- 5. In which year was Louis XVI deposed?
A) 1792
B) 1794
C) 1801
D) 1789
- 6. Which famous pamphleteer criticized Louis XVI in 'Rights of Man'?
A) Karl Marx
B) Voltaire
C) Rousseau
D) Thomas Paine
- 7. What was Louis XVI's fate?
A) Executed by guillotine
B) Imprisoned for life
C) Exiled to England
D) Abdicated and fled to Austria
- 8. Which war did Louis XVI support financially, contributing to the economic crisis in France?
A) War of the Spanish Succession
B) Wars of Religion
C) American Revolutionary War
D) Seven Years' War
- 9. Who was Louis XVI's finance minister known for his failed attempts to reform the French finances?
A) Jean-Baptiste Bouillaud
B) Jean-Baptiste Colbert
C) Francois-Michel Le Tellier
D) Jacques Necker
- 10. Which treaty did Louis XVI sign with the United States, recognizing its independence?
A) Treaty of Westphalia
B) Treaty of Paris (1783)
C) Treaty of Tordesillas
D) Treaty of Versailles (1871)
- 11. Which document was famously written during Louis XVI's reign?
A) Universal Declaration of Human Rights
B) Emancipation Proclamation
C) Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen
D) Magna Carta
- 12. Who was Louis XVI's youngest brother who became King after his execution?
A) Louis Philippe I
B) Louis XVIII
C) Napoleon III
D) Charles X
- 13. What was the name of the political body that stripped Louis XVI of his powers and put him on trial?
A) Committee of Public Safety
B) Legislative Assembly
C) National Convention
D) Estates-General
- 14. Which location became the final residence of Louis XVI before his execution?
A) Versailles Palace
B) Tuileries Palace
C) Bastille
D) Temple Prison
- 15. In what year was Louis XVI executed?
A) 1805
B) 1793
C) 1776
D) 1865
- 16. Where was Louis XVI executed?
A) Red Square
B) Alcatraz Island
C) Tower of London
D) Place de la Révolution
- 17. Which monarchy preceded Louis XVI's reign in France?
A) Hohenzollern
B) Bourbon
C) Habsburg
D) Romanov
- 18. How many children did Louis XVI have?
A) 7
B) 4
C) 2
D) 1
- 19. Where was Louis XVI born?
A) Vienna
B) Versailles
C) London
D) Paris
- 20. Which of the following terms does NOT refer to Louis XVI?
A) Louis Auguste
B) Citizen Louis Capet
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) Estates-General
C) National Assembly
D) Parliament
|