FRENCH REVOLUTION

An illustration depicting the Storming of the Bastille with a dramatic sky, revolutionaries, and the Bastille fortress, in a classic painting style.

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Are you ready to dive into one of the most significant events in history? Take our quiz on the French Revolution to challenge your understanding and learn about the key events, figures, and concepts that shaped this remarkable period.

In this quiz, you will discover:

The pivotal moments of the Revolution
The symbolism behind major events
Key players of the time

10 Questions2 MinutesCreated by ChallengingHistory120

. On which day did ‘Storming of the Bastille’ occur?

14th July, 1789

(b) 14th July, 1798

What did Bastille symbolize?

Benevolence of the king

Despotic power of the king

Prestige and power

Which of the following constituted the privileged class?

Clergy and peasants

Peasants and nobility

Clergy and nobility

Which of the following believed social position must depend on merit?

Middle class

Nobility

Workers

Which of the following refuted the doctrine of divine and absolute right?

John Locke

Rousseau

Montesquieu

Who was the King of France at the time of the Revolution?

Louis XIV

Louis XVI

Nicholas II

Where did the Third Estate form and announce the National Assembly?

Indoor Tennis Court

Hall of Mirrors

Winter Palace

Members of the Third Estate were led by

Louis XVI and Marie Antionette

Lenin and Kerensky

Mirabeau and Abbe Sieyes

Which of the following was the main objective of the Constitution of 1791?

To limit the powers of the king alone

Do away with feudal privileges

Give equal rights to women

A broken chain symbolized

Chains used to fetter slaves

Strength lies in unity

Act of becoming free

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