Take Home Quiz

Due: Monday, September 8th, 2008

Task: on A4 paper, answer the following questions in your own handwriting (no computer)

Hello classmates!! I'm History Man... and I think you're sooooo lucky to have such a great teacher as Mr. Faught as your guide through what will prove to be such an interesting year... I just LOVE 19th Century IGCSE history!!

1. What is feudalism? And... How did it help contribute to the unbalanced social and political structure in Europe before the French Revolution?

2. Name three characteristics of the Ancien Regime in ‘old’ Europe (pre French Rev)

3. In the context of late 18th century France, define:

Liberty

Fraternity

Equality

4. The significance of the American Revolution and the Declaration of Independence. Why were the French so inspired by these events?

5. Indentify the Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen. Why was it so radical?

6. Napoleon Bonaparte: who is he and was he really a supporter of the ideals of the French Revolution?

7. Bourgeoisie: identify and name three things this social class wanted.

8. Bourbon Dynasty: identify.

9. Conservative: name three characteristics of this political belief

10. Metternich: who was he and why was he so against the ideals of the French Revolution?