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What was the primary role of the Bastille before it became a symbol of the French Revolution?

• A marketplace

• A military academy

• A fortress and prison

• A royal palace

Which event is considered the immediate cause of the storming of the Bastille?

• The execution of King Louis XVI

• The financial crisis in France

• The dismissal of Jacques Necker

• The signing of the Tennis Court Oath

What was the significance of the fall of the Bastille in the context of the French Revolution?

• It was the first victory of the revolutionaries

• It led to the rise of Napoleon

• It marked the end of the monarchy

• It resulted in the Reign of Terror

How did the storming of the Bastille influence public opinion in France?

• It had no significant impact

• It led to widespread fear of revolution

• It united the people against the monarchy

• It discouraged further revolutionary actions

What was one of the immediate outcomes following the fall of the Bastille?

• The declaration of war on Austria

• The formation of the National Assembly

• The abolition of the feudal system

• The establishment of a new constitution