Trivia Quiz: How Well Do You Know About Louis XVI Of France?

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    What was his punishment?

    • Death by Fire
    • Death by the guillotine
    • Torture
    • Life sentence in prison
    • Death by Firing squad
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How well do you know about Louis XVI of France? He was the last king that France had, and with it the end of the monarchy, his rule was filled with a lot of financial problems due to overspending causing major unrest among the people. Take up this quiz and get to see just how much more you know about him and his rule.

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  • 2. 

    Under King Louis XVI, France faced what huge problem?

    • A devastating earthquake

    • Rotting food supplies

    • Incapable leadership

    • Frivolous parties

    • Financial bankruptcy

    Correct Answer
    A. Financial bankruptcy
    Explanation
    During King Louis XVI's reign, France faced a significant problem of financial bankruptcy. This means that the country's finances were in a state of collapse, with the government unable to pay its debts and manage its expenses. This issue was one of the main factors that eventually led to the French Revolution, as the burden of the financial crisis fell heavily on the common people, exacerbating social and economic inequalities.

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  • 3. 

    How old was Louis XVI when he came to the throne?

    • 7 years old

    • 17 years old

    • 20 years old

    • 27 years old

    • 30 years old

    Correct Answer
    A. 20 years old
    Explanation
    Louis XVI was 20 years old when he came to the throne. This means that he ascended to the throne at a relatively young age, which may have had an impact on his ability to effectively rule and make decisions. Being a young king, he may have lacked the experience and maturity needed to navigate the complex political landscape of his time, which ultimately contributed to the challenges and difficulties he faced during his reign.

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  • 4. 

    Louis was charged with what crime?

    • Conspiring with foreign countries to invade France

    • Illegal spending of federal funds

    • Failure to provide for the common good of citizens

    • Denial of rights to the lower class

    • Poor grooming habits

    Correct Answer
    A. Conspiring with foreign countries to invade France
    Explanation
    Louis was charged with conspiring with foreign countries to invade France. This means that he was accused of planning and collaborating with foreign nations with the intention of invading his own country. This is a serious crime as it involves treason and betrayal of one's own nation.

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    What is his greatest fault, according to what you read?

    • He was lazy and didn't work to help his people.

    • He was ruthless and killed people without cause.

    • He took away the rights of the people.

    • He took others' advice way too much.

    • He was just dumb.

    Correct Answer
    A. He took others' advice way too much.
    Explanation
    According to what was read, the person's greatest fault was that he relied excessively on the advice of others.

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