The French Revolution

Which Revolution gave the ideas of Liberty, Freedom and Equality to the world?

• The American Revolution

• The French Revolution

• The Russian Revolution

• None of these

Which of the following is true about 'Bastille Storming'?

• It was a fortress prison in France

• It symbolized despotic powers of the French king.

• French common men used to hate Bastille.

• All of these

In the context of France, ‘the fall of Bastille’ took place on?

• 14th July 1789

• 20th June 1789

• 4th Aug 1789

• 5th May 1789

Which estates in France were exempted from paying taxes in the 18th century France?

• The first estate (clergy)

• The second estate (nobility)

• Both first and second estate

• The third estate (traders, artisans and peasants)

In the context of France, what was ‘tithes’?

• A tax levied by the Church

• Direct tax levied by the State

• The tax levied on the articles of everyday consumption

• None of these

The National Assembly of France voted in April 1792, to declare war against:

• Britain and Germany

• Prussia and Austria

• Italy and Germany

• Russia and Prussia

What was the reason of increased demand for food grains in France during 1715 to 1789?

• Rapid industrialization of agriculture land

• Big Famines for many years

• Heavy export of food grains from France to England

• High rise in population during these years.

Who was the leader of Jacobins?

• Robespierre

• Rousseau

• Locke

• Montesquieu

Who among the following proposed the Social Contract theory?

• Locke

• Thomas Paine

• Montesquieu

• Rousseau

Identify the statement which is wrong with reference to Robespierre.

• He banned the use of white flour

• He rationed meat and bread

• He exempted his party men from punishment

• He converted churches into barracks or offices