Question 1

The …………..Revolution began with the fall of the Bastille on July 14, 1789.

Accepted Answer

The French Revolution, a period of social and political upheaval in France, indeed began with the fall of the Bastille on July 14, 1789. This event is widely regarded as a symbol of the revolution's start.

Question 2

The French Revolution began with the fall of the Bastille on July 14, ………….

Accepted Answer

The French Revolution began with the fall of the Bastille on July 14, 1789, marking a turning point in the uprising against the monarchy.

Question 3

Who gave good advice to his successor Louis XV saying "Do not imitate my fondness for building and for war, but work to lessen the misery of my people?"

Accepted Answer

Louis XIV, known as the Sun King, was known for his extravagant spending on wars and the construction of palaces like Versailles. His advice to his successor, Louis XV, reflects a recognition of the burdens his reign placed on France and its people.

Question 4

When his ministers attempted to discuss affairs of the state with him, who merely remarked, "After me, the deluge."

Accepted Answer

Louis XV of France is attributed with the saying "Après moi, le déluge" ("After me, the deluge"), indicating his indifference towards the potential consequences of his governance for France and its future.

Question 5

Queen Marie Antoinette was the Queen of ……………..

Accepted Answer

Marie Antoinette was the Queen of France as the wife of Louis XVI, not of Louis XV, George I, or Henry VIII.

Question 6

Who put forward the theory of 'the separation of powers'?

Accepted Answer

Montesquieu put forward the theory of 'the separation of powers' in his work "The Spirit of the Laws." This theory argues for dividing government responsibilities into distinct branches to prevent any one group from gaining too much power.

Question 7

The Bloodless or Glorious Revolution started in England in ……….

Accepted Answer

The Glorious Revolution, also known as the Bloodless Revolution, started in 1688 when William of Orange invaded England, leading to the overthrow of James II and the establishment of William and Mary as co-monarchs.

Question 8

July 14, …………saw the fall of the Bastille, a royal fortress and symbol of Bourbon autocracy.

Accepted Answer

The fall of the Bastille occurred on July 14, 1789, marking a pivotal event in the French Revolution and symbolizing the end of absolute monarchy and the birth of the citizen's freedom.

Question 9

Feudalism and serfdom was abolished in France in August ………….. by the National Assembly.

Accepted Answer

Feudalism and serfdom were abolished in France in August 1789 by the National Assembly during the French Revolution, marking a significant shift towards modern governance and social structures.

Question 10

The Constitution of ……….. was the first written constitution of France.

Accepted Answer

The Constitution of 1791 was the first written constitution of France, marking a significant event in the French Revolution by establishing a constitutional monarchy.

Question 11

The ………….were moderates who wanted a republican form of government in France.

Accepted Answer

The Girondists were a moderate political faction during the French Revolution who advocated for a republican form of government, distinguishing themselves from the more radical Jacobins.

Question 12

The Jacobins of ……………..were republicans of the extreme type.

Accepted Answer

The Jacobins were a political group during the French Revolution that were known for their radical republican views and for leading the most radical phase of the Revolution. They were based in France.

Question 13

King Louis XVI was found guilty of high treason by the National Convention and was guillotined on 21st January ………

Accepted Answer

King Louis XVI was found guilty of high treason and executed by guillotine on 21st January 1793 during the French Revolution.

Question 14

Who is regarded as 'the father of the railway locomotive'?

Accepted Answer

George Stephenson is widely regarded as the father of the railway locomotive due to his significant contributions to the development of the first successful steam-powered locomotives and the first public inter-city railway line.

Question 15

The 'reign of terror' came to an end with the revolt of the Parisian mob against Robespierre who was guillotined on March 13, ………….

Accepted Answer

Robespierre was guillotined on July 28, 1794, marking the end of the Reign of Terror during the French Revolution.

Question 16

After ruling France from 1792 to 1795, the National Convention was dissolved and the new constitution came to be called the Constitution of the Year ……………

Accepted Answer

The National Convention was replaced by the Directory, which was established under the Constitution of the Year III (1795).

Question 17

The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen is a fundamental document of the ……………………..

Accepted Answer

The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen is a fundamental document of the French Revolution, adopted in August 1789. It outlined the rights of all men and the principles of liberty, equality, and fraternity.

Question 18

Year of the U.S. Declaration of Independence ……………..

Accepted Answer

The U.S. Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4, 1776.

Question 19

……………….was the primary author of the U.S. Declaration of Independence.

Accepted Answer

Thomas Jefferson was the primary author of the U.S. Declaration of Independence, which was adopted on July 4, 1776.

Question 20

Napoleon crowned himself Emperor on 2 December ……….. at Notre Dame de Paris

Accepted Answer

Napoleon crowned himself Emperor on 2 December 1804 at Notre Dame de Paris, marking a significant moment in French history and establishing the First French Empire.

Quiz 5: French Revolution and Historical Figures