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Which estates enjoyed privileges by birth?- a)Clergy
- b)Nobility
- c)The third estate
- d)Both (a) and (b)
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Which estates enjoyed privileges by birth?
a)
Clergy
b)
Nobility
c)
The third estate
d)
Both (a) and (b)
 | Anjali Gupta answered |
The members of the first two estates, that is, the clergy and the nobility, enjoyed certain privileges by birth. The most important of these was exemption from paying taxes to the state.
Who was King in France at the time of the Revolution ?
- a)Louis XIV
- b)Louis XVI
- c)Marie Antoinette
- d)Nicholas II
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Who was King in France at the time of the Revolution ?
a)
Louis XIV
b)
Louis XVI
c)
Marie Antoinette
d)
Nicholas II
 | Ravi Verma answered |
Louis XVI, born Louis-Auguste, was the last King of France before the fall of the monarchy during the French Revolution. He was referred to as Citizen Louis Capet during the four months before he was guillotined.
Can you explain the answer of this question below:Members of the Third Estate were led by :- A:Louis XVI and Marie Antionette
- B:Lenin and Kerensky
- C:Mirabeau and Abbe Sieyes
- D:Rousseau and Voltaire
The answer is C.
 | Jyoti Kapoor answered |
Poor peasant, farmers,businessmen, and other illiterate people.
Which of the following constituted the privileged class?- a)Clergy and peasants
- b)Peasants and nobility
- c)First and Third Estate
- d)Clergy and nobility
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Which of the following constituted the privileged class?
a)
Clergy and peasants
b)
Peasants and nobility
c)
First and Third Estate
d)
Clergy and nobility
 | Monika singhania answered |
TYhe two privileged classes (clergy and nobility) were the underprivilegedcommoners known as the third estate. The third estate was subdivided into the bourgeoisie (middle class), the artisans and thepeasants. The bourgeois comprised of lawyers, physicians,teachers, merchants, bankers, manufacturers and men ofliterature.
Can you explain the answer of this question below:Political body of France ?- A:Duma
- B:Reichstag
- C:Lok Sabha
- D:Estates General
The answer is D.
| | Arvind Singh answered |
Estate GeneralIn estate general nobles and clergy estate sent three hundred representatives each.While 3rd estate sent their six hundred representatives
Can you explain the answer of this question below:Which period in the history of France is known as Reign of Terror ?
- A:
1793 to 1798
- B:
1793 to 1799
- C:
1793 to 1794
- D:
1793 to 1799
The answer is c.
Which period in the history of France is known as Reign of Terror ?
1793 to 1798
1793 to 1799
1793 to 1794
1793 to 1799
| | Ravi Verma answered |
The period from 1793 to 1794 was called the reign of terror in the french history. it was called so because during that time, maximilian robespierre, the laeder of the jacobins club, tortured and killed thousands of people who opposed his policies. they include common people, members of other political parties, even members of his party who oppesed his policies. this was a cery bad time in the history of france, especially in the french revolution.
The society of estates was part of the- a)Feudal system
- b)Ryotwari system
- c)Zamindari system
- d)New Revenue system
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
The society of estates was part of the
a)
Feudal system
b)
Ryotwari system
c)
Zamindari system
d)
New Revenue system
 | Pooja Shah answered |
- The idea of the "estates" is important to the social structure of the Middle Ages. Feudal society was traditionally divided into three "estates" (roughly equivalent to social classes).
- The "First Estate" was the Church (clergy = those who prayed). The "Second Estate" was the Nobility (those who fought = knights)
Voting in the Estates General was conducted on the principle of ?- a)each member one vote
- b)male adult franchise
- c)universal adult franchise
- d)each Estate one vote
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
each member one vote
b)
male adult franchise
c)
universal adult franchise
d)
each Estate one vote
| | Jyoti Kapoor answered |
Voting in the Estates General in the past had been conducted
1. According to the principle that each estate had one vote.
2. Members of the Third Estate demanded that voting must now be conducted by the assembly as a whole, where each member would have one vote.
3. This was according to the democratic principles put forward by philosophers like Rousseau in his book, The Social Contract.
Can you explain the answer of this question below:Society based on freedom, equal laws and opportunities was advocated by :- A:middle class and people of the Third Estate
- B:clergy and nobility
- C:philosophers such as John Locke and Rousseau
- D:Englishmen Georges Danton and Arthur Young
The answer is C.
A:
middle class and people of the Third Estate
B:
clergy and nobility
C:
philosophers such as John Locke and Rousseau
D:
Englishmen Georges Danton and Arthur Young
 | Naina Sharma answered |
French Philosophers also contributed well in French revolution:
1. Society based on freedom and equal laws and opportunities for all , were put forward by philosophers such as John Locke and Jean Jacques Rousseau.
2. In The Spirit of the laws, Montesquieu proposed a division of power within the government and the legislature, the executive and the judiciary.
3.The ideas of the philosophers were discuused intensively in salons and coffee- houses.
1. Society based on freedom and equal laws and opportunities for all , were put forward by philosophers such as John Locke and Jean Jacques Rousseau.
2. In The Spirit of the laws, Montesquieu proposed a division of power within the government and the legislature, the executive and the judiciary.
3.The ideas of the philosophers were discuused intensively in salons and coffee- houses.
The winged woman personified ?- a)National colours of France
- b)Act of becoming free
- c)Personification of Law
- d)Rays of the Sun will drive away the clouds of ignorance
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
National colours of France
b)
Act of becoming free
c)
Personification of Law
d)
Rays of the Sun will drive away the clouds of ignorance
| | Sarita Reddy answered |
The wings of the woman are 'The personification of law' .
It symbolizes the royal powers of the nobility, including those of making laws. the symbol was used for people who were uneducated to make them understand the importance of the French Revolution and inspire them to join the movement taking place.
Which of the following believed social position must depend on merit? - a)Middle class
- b)Nobility
- c)Workers
- d)Peasants
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Middle class
b)
Nobility
c)
Workers
d)
Peasants
| | Ayushi choudhary answered |
The Middle Class were educated and believed that no group in the society should be privileged by birth.Rather a person's social position must depend on his merit.
Which of the following was a factor in the rise of Napoleon ?- a)Fall of the Jacobin government
- b)Robespierres Reign of Terror
- c)Political instability of the Directory
- d)Nationalist forces
Correct answer is 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Fall of the Jacobin government
b)
Robespierres Reign of Terror
c)
Political instability of the Directory
d)
Nationalist forces
| | Swati Verma answered |
France was ruled by the Directory, an executive made up of five members.
(i) However, the Directors often clashed with the Legislative Councils, who then sought to dismiss them.
(ii) The political instability of the Directory paved the way for the rise of a military dictator, Napoleon Bonaparte.
(i) However, the Directors often clashed with the Legislative Councils, who then sought to dismiss them.
(ii) The political instability of the Directory paved the way for the rise of a military dictator, Napoleon Bonaparte.
The Bastille was hated by all in France because- a)it stood for the despotic power of the King
- b)it was a fortress prison
- c)its commander tortured the inmates
- d)it housed some dreaded criminals
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
The Bastille was hated by all in France because
a)
it stood for the despotic power of the King
b)
it was a fortress prison
c)
its commander tortured the inmates
d)
it housed some dreaded criminals
 | Ishan Choudhury answered |
- Bastille was hated by all, because it stood for the despotic power of the king.
- The fortress was demolished and its stone fragments were sold in the markets to all those who wished to keep a souvenir of its destruction.
The term Old Regime (France) refers to- a)The society and institution under an old Emperor
- b)Society and institution of France before 1789
- c)The society and institution of France after 1789
- d)The society and institution of France under the Jacobins
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
The term Old Regime (France) refers to
a)
The society and institution under an old Emperor
b)
Society and institution of France before 1789
c)
The society and institution of France after 1789
d)
The society and institution of France under the Jacobins
 | Vijay Bhaskar answered |
It's b) ,because old regime of France was hopefully opposed by many philosophers as brutal treatment was meted on people by the nobles and clergy before 1789
Members of the Third Estate were led by :- a)Louis XVI and Marie Antionette
- b)Lenin and Kerensky
- c)Mirabeau and Abbe Sieyes
- d)Rousseau and Voltaire
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Louis XVI and Marie Antionette
b)
Lenin and Kerensky
c)
Mirabeau and Abbe Sieyes
d)
Rousseau and Voltaire
| | Ravi Verma answered |
Mirabeau was born in a noble family but was convinced of the need to do away
with a society of feudal privilege. He brought out a journal and delivered powerful speeches to the crowds assembled at Versailles.
Abbe Sieyes, originally a priest, believed in equality and wrote an influential pamphlet called ‘What is the Third Estate’?
Mirabeau and Abbe Sieyes led the members of the 3rd estate who assembled in the hall of an indoor tennis court in the grounds of Versailles, on 20 June. The 3rd estate declared themselves a National Assembly and wanted a constitution for France that would limit the powers of the monarch.
Which of the following were national colours of France?- a)Red-blue-yellow
- b)Red-white-black
- c)Red-yellow-white
- d)Blue-white-red
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Which of the following were national colours of France?
a)
Red-blue-yellow
b)
Red-white-black
c)
Red-yellow-white
d)
Blue-white-red
| | Raghav Bansal answered |
The national flag of France features three vertical bands with the color of blue, white and red representing the ideals of the French Revolution liberty, equality and fraternity.
Can you explain the answer of this question below:A broken chain symbolized :- A:Chains used to fetter slaves
- B:Strength lies in unity
- C:Royal power
- D:Act of becoming free
The answer is D.
 | Vikas Kapoor answered |
Chains were used to fetter slaves.
A broken chain stands for the act of becoming free.
Which period in the history of France is known as Reign of Terror ? - a)1793 to 1798
- b)1793 to 1799
- c)1793 to 1794
- d)1793 to 1799
Correct answer is 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Which period in the history of France is known as Reign of Terror ?
a)
1793 to 1798
b)
1793 to 1799
c)
1793 to 1794
d)
1793 to 1799
 | Arya Desai answered |
The period from 1793 to 1794 was referred to as the ‘Reign of Terror’ because of the following reasons:
- Maximilian Robespierre followed a policy of severe control and punishment. Any person who did not agree with his policies was guillotined.
- Robespierre’s government issued laws placing a maximum ceiling on wages and prices. Peasants were forced to sell their grains at prices fixed by the government.
- Equality was also sought to be practised through forms of speech and address. Robespierre followed his policies so obstinately that he began to loose support of the people.
French society in the 18th century was divided into three estates, and only members of the ---------- paid taxes.- a)first estate
- b)second estate
- c)nobility and clergy
- d)third estate
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
French society in the 18th century was divided into three estates, and only members of the ---------- paid taxes.
a)
first estate
b)
second estate
c)
nobility and clergy
d)
third estate
| | Sravya Chauhan answered |
France under the Ancien Régime was divided society into three estates: the First Estate (clergy); the Second Estate (nobility); and the Third Estate (commoners). One critical difference between the estates of the realm was the burden of taxation. The nobles and the clergy were largely excluded from taxation while the commoners paid disproportionately high direct taxes.
18th century French society was divided into :- a)castes
- b)four Estates
- c)three Estates
- d)two Estates
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
castes
b)
four Estates
c)
three Estates
d)
two Estates
| | Arvind Singh answered |
Louis xvi was the king of france during the late 18th century . there were financial crisis going on in the country due to which the French society was divided into three estates on the basis of their wealthiness mainly -
Clergy - it included the people engaged in the works of church. they didn't have to pay any tax
Nobles - it included people in the kings cabinet and the landlords.they didn't have to pay any tax
Common People - the rest of the population such as labourers artisans etc were there in this estate . all the just or unjust taxes were payed by this estate.
Marseillaise composed by poet Roger de L'Isle was sung for the first time by volunteers from Marseilles as they marched into Paris and so got its name.- a)True
- b)False
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Marseillaise composed by poet Roger de L'Isle was sung for the first time by volunteers from Marseilles as they marched into Paris and so got its name.
a)
True
b)
False
| | Shubham Iyer answered |
The Marseillaise is the national anthem of France. It was composed by poet Roger de LIsle in 1792 during the French Revolution. The song was originally called "Chant de guerre pour l'Armée du Rhin" (War Song for the Rhine Army) and was written to rally French troops as they prepared to defend their country against foreign invasion.
First Performance
The song was first performed by volunteers from Marseilles as they marched into Paris in 1792. The volunteers were part of the National Guard and had been recruited to help defend the city. As they marched, they sang the new song, which quickly became popular among the French people.
Origin of Name
The song was later renamed "La Marseillaise" after the volunteers who first sang it. The volunteers were from the city of Marseille, which is located in the south of France. The song became known as "The Marseillaise" because it was associated with the volunteers from Marseille.
Significance
The Marseillaise is an important symbol of the French Revolution and of France itself. The song's lyrics reflect the revolutionary ideals of liberty, equality, and fraternity, which continue to be important values in French society today. The song is also a reminder of France's long and rich history, and of the many struggles that the French people have faced over the centuries.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the Marseillaise was composed by poet Roger de LIsle and was first sung by volunteers from Marseille as they marched into Paris in 1792. The song was later renamed "La Marseillaise" after the volunteers who first sang it, and it has since become an important symbol of the French Revolution and of France itself.
First Performance
The song was first performed by volunteers from Marseilles as they marched into Paris in 1792. The volunteers were part of the National Guard and had been recruited to help defend the city. As they marched, they sang the new song, which quickly became popular among the French people.
Origin of Name
The song was later renamed "La Marseillaise" after the volunteers who first sang it. The volunteers were from the city of Marseille, which is located in the south of France. The song became known as "The Marseillaise" because it was associated with the volunteers from Marseille.
Significance
The Marseillaise is an important symbol of the French Revolution and of France itself. The song's lyrics reflect the revolutionary ideals of liberty, equality, and fraternity, which continue to be important values in French society today. The song is also a reminder of France's long and rich history, and of the many struggles that the French people have faced over the centuries.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the Marseillaise was composed by poet Roger de LIsle and was first sung by volunteers from Marseille as they marched into Paris in 1792. The song was later renamed "La Marseillaise" after the volunteers who first sang it, and it has since become an important symbol of the French Revolution and of France itself.
Bundle of rods or fasces symbolize?- a)Royal power
- b)Equality before law
- c)Law is the same for all
- d)Strength lies in unity
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Bundle of rods or fasces symbolize?
a)
Royal power
b)
Equality before law
c)
Law is the same for all
d)
Strength lies in unity
| | Arjun Sharma answered |
1. Bundle of rods,fasces: Symbolised strength lies in unity.One rod can be easily broken, but not an entire bundle.
2.Sceptre: Symbol of royal power
3.Snake biting its tail to form a ring: Symbol of Eternity. A ring has neither beginning nor end.
4. Blue White Red: The national colours of France.
The greatest achievement of the National Assembly convened in France in 1789 was- a)issuing of Declaration of Rights
- b)the passing of laws checking the power of the monarch
- c)establishment of a new judiciary
- d)establishment of a new legislature
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
The greatest achievement of the National Assembly convened in France in 1789 was
a)
issuing of Declaration of Rights
b)
the passing of laws checking the power of the monarch
c)
establishment of a new judiciary
d)
establishment of a new legislature
| | Naina Sharma answered |
On 26 August 1789, the French National Constituent Assembly issued the Déclaration des droits de l'homme et du citoyen (Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen) which defined individual and collective rights at the time of the French Revolution.
The Bastille symbolized :- a)benevolence of the king
- b)despotic power of the king
- c)armed might of France
- d)prestige and power
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
benevolence of the king
b)
despotic power of the king
c)
armed might of France
d)
prestige and power
 | Hansa Sharma answered |
The Bastille represented the despotic power of king. Power can never be despotic but it's accumulation is despotic. it was built by Charles v. it was said to be holding a despotic power because all the king's used it for their own interests rather than thinking for others . Moreover, at that time Louis xvi was the despotic ruler who had been known as the responsible for empty treasury . due to the long years of war had drained France from it's financial resources and added to this was the cost of maintaining an extravagant court at the immense palace of Versailles. the government needed money to maintain the court , the army , the government offices etc. under Louis xvi , the third estate had to pay higher taxes and also pressuried them to do harvest in the bad season also . Due to the above reasons the Bastille represented despotic power.
Can you explain the answer of this question below:The winged woman personified ?- A:National colours of France
- B:Act of becoming free
- C:Personification of Law
- D:Rays of the Sun will drive away the clouds of ignorance
The answer is C.
| | Pooja Shah answered |
The wings of the woman are 'The personification of law' .
It symbolizes the royal powers of the nobility, including those of making laws.
It symbolizes the royal powers of the nobility, including those of making laws.
Storming of the Bastille- a)14th July, 1789
- b)14th July, 1798
- c)14th June, 1789
- d)14th June, 1798
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Storming of the Bastille
a)
14th July, 1789
b)
14th July, 1798
c)
14th June, 1789
d)
14th June, 1798
| | Ananya Das answered |
The Storming of the Bastille occurred in Paris, France, on the afternoon of 14 July 1789. The medieval armory, fortress, and political prison known as the Bastille represented royal authority in the centre of Paris. The prison contained seven inmates at the time of its storming.
The third estate enjoyed- a)Privileges by birth
- b)Feuded privileges
- c)Both (a) and (b)
- d)No Privilege
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
The third estate enjoyed
a)
Privileges by birth
b)
Feuded privileges
c)
Both (a) and (b)
d)
No Privilege
| | Swati Verma answered |
- The third estate has no privileges. The privileges were only enjoyed by first estate i.e. Clergy and second estate i.e. nobility by birth.
- They had to pay all the taxes.
- The third estate included peasants ,artisans ,middle class and common people.
What is feudalism?- a)To be a crowned king
- b)Peasants owned the land
- c)A social system in medieval Europe
- d)A classless system
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
What is feudalism?
a)
To be a crowned king
b)
Peasants owned the land
c)
A social system in medieval Europe
d)
A classless system
| | Amit Kumar answered |
- It is the dominant social system in medieval Europe, in which the nobility held lands from the
- Crown in exchange for military service and vassals were in turn tenants of the nobles, while the peasants (villeins or serfs) were obliged to live on their lord's land and give him homage, labour, and a share of the produce, notionally in exchange for military protection.
How many members constituted a Directory?- a)Five
- b)Six
- c)Seven
- d)Eight
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
How many members constituted a Directory?
a)
Five
b)
Six
c)
Seven
d)
Eight
 | Krishna Iyer answered |
Directory, group of five men who held the executive power in France according to the constitution of the year III (1795) of the French Revolution . They were chosen by the new legislature, by the Council of Five Hundred and the Council of Ancients; each year one director, chosen by lot, was to be replaced.
Political body of France?- a)Duma
- b)Reichstag
- c)Lok Sabha
- d)Estates General
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Political body of France?
a)
Duma
b)
Reichstag
c)
Lok Sabha
d)
Estates General
| | Ananya Sharma answered |
Estates-General, also called States General, in France of the pre-Revolutionary monarchy was the representative assembly of the three “estates,” or orders of the realm: the clergy and nobility—which were privileged minorities—and a Third Estate, which represented the majority of the people.
French legacy to the world ?- a)Democracy
- b)Socialism and nationalism
- c)Republicanism
- d)Liberty, Freedom and Equality
Correct answer is 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Democracy
b)
Socialism and nationalism
c)
Republicanism
d)
Liberty, Freedom and Equality
| | Anita Menon answered |
The legacy of the French Revolution for the peoples of the world during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries was as follows —
(i) Ideas of equality and democratic spread from France to other European countries and feudalism was abolished.
(ii) Colonial people reworked the idea of freedom from bondage info their movements to create sovereign nation states.
(iii) It was the first movement to adopt the ideals of liberty, equality and fraternity.
(i) Ideas of equality and democratic spread from France to other European countries and feudalism was abolished.
(ii) Colonial people reworked the idea of freedom from bondage info their movements to create sovereign nation states.
(iii) It was the first movement to adopt the ideals of liberty, equality and fraternity.
On what pretext was Louis XVI sentenced to death?- a)Revolt
- b)Treason
- c)Helping Austria
- d)None of the above
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
On what pretext was Louis XVI sentenced to death?
a)
Revolt
b)
Treason
c)
Helping Austria
d)
None of the above
| | Amit Sharma answered |
Louis XVI of France was sentenced to death on the charge of treason as he secretly held a meeting with the king of Austria and Prussia to attack on France. This is because to stop the revolt that was going in France at that time.
Why was the subsistence crisis caused in France?- a)The wages of the people were low
- b)There was widespread unemployment
- c)Increase in population led to a rapid increase in the demand for food grains
- d)The government imposed various taxes
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Why was the subsistence crisis caused in France?
a)
The wages of the people were low
b)
There was widespread unemployment
c)
Increase in population led to a rapid increase in the demand for food grains
d)
The government imposed various taxes
| | Nehmat Kaur answered |
The population of France rose from about 23 million in 1715 to 28 million in 1789. This led to a rapid increase in the demand for food grains. Production of grains could not keep pace with the demand. So the price of bread which was the staple diet of the majority rose rapidly.
What did the red cap worn by Sans Culottes in France symbolise ? - a)Liberty
- b)Brotherhood
- c)Love
- d)Equality
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
What did the red cap worn by Sans Culottes in France symbolise ?
a)
Liberty
b)
Brotherhood
c)
Love
d)
Equality
| | Jyoti Kapoor answered |
Red Cap was worn by Sans Culottes in France as an image of Liberty.
It's otherwise called the "Cap of Liberty" is seen on the flag of Paraguay, Santa Catarina, and a few others.
The freedom cap goes back in any event to Roman circumstances. A liberated slave wore it amid the function of his manumission, and on exceptional events a short time later. Substantially later, it came to figure intensely in French Revolutionary iconography.
Where did the Third Estate form and announce the National Assembly? - a)Indoor Tennis Court
- b)Hall of Mirrors
- c)Firoz Shah Ground
- d)Winter Palace
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Indoor Tennis Court
b)
Hall of Mirrors
c)
Firoz Shah Ground
d)
Winter Palace
| | Sarita Reddy answered |
In Versailles, France, the deputies of the Third Estate, which represent commoners and the lower clergy, meet on the Jeu de Paume, an indoor tennis court, in defiance of King Louis XVI’s order to disperse. In these modest surroundings, they took a historic oath not to disband until a new French constitution had been adopted.
The Third Estate, which had the most representatives, declared itself the National Assembly and took an oath to force a new constitution on the king.
Which of the following refuted the doctrine of divine and absolute right ?- a) John Locke
- b)Montesquieu
- c)Louis XVI
- d)Voltaire
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Which of the following refuted the doctrine of divine and absolute right ?
a)
John Locke
b)
Montesquieu
c)
Louis XVI
d)
Voltaire
| | Anoushka Reddy answered |
John Locke was inspired by the humanistic and enlightened viewpoint that all humans are equal. So he refuted the doctrine of the divine and absolute right of the monarch in his book 'Two Treatises of Government'.
Can you explain the answer of this question below:When was slavery abolished in Frenchcolonies ?
- A:
1848
- B:
1849
- C:
1850
- D:
1851
The answer is a.
When was slavery abolished in Frenchcolonies ?
1848
1849
1850
1851
| | Ravi Verma answered |
It was in 1794 that the Convention passed a law to free all slaves in French overseas possessions. But this lasted only for 10 years because when Napoleon Bonaparte became the emperor of France in 1804, he reintroduced slavery. In 1848, Slavery was finally abolished in French colonies.
What was the convention in the context of revolutionary France?- a)A French school
- b)The newly elected assembly
- c)The club
- d)A women organisation
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
What was the convention in the context of revolutionary France?
a)
A French school
b)
The newly elected assembly
c)
The club
d)
A women organisation
| | Vikram Khanna answered |
In the summer of 1792 the members of jacobin club , the most successful political club that consisted mainly of the members of the less prosperous sections of the society , planned an insurrection . on the morning of august 10 they stormed the palace of tuileries massacred the king's guard and held the king himself as a hostage. later the national assembly voted to imprison the royal family . elections were held and from then on all men of 21 years and above regardless of wealth got the right to vote . the newly elected assembly was called the convention . on 21 september 1792 it abolished monarchy and declared france as republic . louis XVI was sentenced to death on 21 january 1793 he was executed publicly by charging treason.
In Paris, most people were protesting against the high price of bread.- a)True
- b)False
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
In Paris, most people were protesting against the high price of bread.
a)
True
b)
False
| | Amit Sharma answered |
- Flour War – occurred in 1775, this was an uprising caused by the excessive price of bread in France before the French Revolution.
- The march began among women in the marketplaces of Paris who, on the morning of 5 October 1789, were near rioting over the high price and scarcity of bread.
A broken chain stands for the act of becoming free.- a)True
- b)False
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
A broken chain stands for the act of becoming free.
a)
True
b)
False
 | Ameya Patel answered |
A broken chain stands for the act of being free broken chain is a symbol of the french revolution denotes to the french people's freedom .the broken chain of poverty .a broken chain is une chain berise in french.chains were used to fetter slaves. a broken chain stands for the act of becoming free.
Members of the Third Estate were led by :- a)Louis XVI and Marie Antionette
- b)Lenin and Kerensky
- c)Mirabeau and Abbe Sieyes
- d)Rousseau and Voltaire
Correct answer is 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Louis XVI and Marie Antionette
b)
Lenin and Kerensky
c)
Mirabeau and Abbe Sieyes
d)
Rousseau and Voltaire
 | Yash Choudhary answered |
The third estate was led by Mirabeau, a noble and Abbé Sieyès, a priest who assembled in the hall of an indoor tennis court in the grounds of Versailles.
When Louis XVI ascended the throne of France ? - a)1773
- b)1774
- c)1775
- d)1776
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
When Louis XVI ascended the throne of France ?
a)
1773
b)
1774
c)
1775
d)
1776
| | Raghav Kumar answered |
When Louis XVI acceded to the throne in 1774, he was nineteen years old. He had an enormous responsibility, as the government was deeply in debt, and resentment of "despotic" monarchy was on the rise. He himself felt woefully unqualified to resolve the situation.
Political body of France- a)Duma
- b) Reichstag
- c)Lok Sabha
- d)Estates General
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Political body of France
a)
Duma
b)
Reichstag
c)
Lok Sabha
d)
Estates General
| | Amrutha Kulkarni answered |
The political body of France was known as Estates General. In the old regime,France was divided into three estates-Clergy and nobility which were privileged classes and third estate which represent the majority of the people.
Choose the correctly matched pair.- a)1st estate - Nobility
- b)2nd estate - Clergy
- c)3rd estate - Big businessmen, merchants, court officials, lawyers, etc.
- d)3rd estate - Nobility
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Choose the correctly matched pair.
a)
1st estate - Nobility
b)
2nd estate - Clergy
c)
3rd estate - Big businessmen, merchants, court officials, lawyers, etc.
d)
3rd estate - Nobility
 | Abhay Yadav answered |
Understanding the Three Estates in Pre-Revolutionary France
In the context of the French Revolution, society was divided into three estates, each with distinct roles and characteristics.
1st Estate - Clergy
- The First Estate comprised the clergy, which included bishops, priests, and other church officials.
- They held significant power and influence, often owning vast lands and receiving taxes from the populace.
2nd Estate - Nobility
- The Second Estate consisted of the nobility, which included aristocrats and landowners.
- This group enjoyed privileges such as exemption from many taxes and access to high-ranking government and military positions.
3rd Estate - Diverse Social Classes
- The Third Estate was the most populous and diverse, including:
- Peasants: The majority of the population, who worked the land.
- Urban Workers: Laborers, artisans, and service workers in cities.
- Bourgeoisie: This sub-group included big businessmen, merchants, lawyers, and court officials.
- Unlike the other two estates, the Third Estate bore the burden of taxation and had little political power, leading to widespread discontent.
Correct Answer: Option C
- Option C accurately represents a key part of the Third Estate, highlighting the bourgeoisie, which played a crucial role in the economic landscape of France.
- This group sought greater representation and rights, ultimately contributing to revolutionary sentiments.
In summary, understanding the roles and composition of each estate is essential to grasp the social dynamics that led to the French Revolution. The Third Estate's diverse membership, particularly the bourgeoisie, was instrumental in challenging the existing social order.
In the context of the French Revolution, society was divided into three estates, each with distinct roles and characteristics.
1st Estate - Clergy
- The First Estate comprised the clergy, which included bishops, priests, and other church officials.
- They held significant power and influence, often owning vast lands and receiving taxes from the populace.
2nd Estate - Nobility
- The Second Estate consisted of the nobility, which included aristocrats and landowners.
- This group enjoyed privileges such as exemption from many taxes and access to high-ranking government and military positions.
3rd Estate - Diverse Social Classes
- The Third Estate was the most populous and diverse, including:
- Peasants: The majority of the population, who worked the land.
- Urban Workers: Laborers, artisans, and service workers in cities.
- Bourgeoisie: This sub-group included big businessmen, merchants, lawyers, and court officials.
- Unlike the other two estates, the Third Estate bore the burden of taxation and had little political power, leading to widespread discontent.
Correct Answer: Option C
- Option C accurately represents a key part of the Third Estate, highlighting the bourgeoisie, which played a crucial role in the economic landscape of France.
- This group sought greater representation and rights, ultimately contributing to revolutionary sentiments.
In summary, understanding the roles and composition of each estate is essential to grasp the social dynamics that led to the French Revolution. The Third Estate's diverse membership, particularly the bourgeoisie, was instrumental in challenging the existing social order.
Society based on freedom, equal laws and opportunities was advocated by :- a)middle class and people of the Third Estate
- b)clergy and nobility
- c)philosophers such as John Locke and Rousseau
- d)Englishmen Georges Danton and Arthur Young
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
middle class and people of the Third Estate
b)
clergy and nobility
c)
philosophers such as John Locke and Rousseau
d)
Englishmen Georges Danton and Arthur Young
 | Kalyan Saha answered |
French Philosophers also contributed well in French revolution:
1. Society based on freedom and equal laws and opportunities for all , were put forward by philosophers such as John Locke and Jean Jacques Rousseau.
2. In The Spirit of the laws, Montesquieu proposed a division of power within the government and the legislature, the executive and the judiciary.
3.The ideas of the philosophers were discuused intensively in salons and coffee- houses.
1. Society based on freedom and equal laws and opportunities for all , were put forward by philosophers such as John Locke and Jean Jacques Rousseau.
2. In The Spirit of the laws, Montesquieu proposed a division of power within the government and the legislature, the executive and the judiciary.
3.The ideas of the philosophers were discuused intensively in salons and coffee- houses.
Assertion (A): The French Revolution led to the end of monarchy in France.Reason (R): The Declaration of the Rights of Man during the revolution announced the coming of a new time with ideas of liberty, freedom, and equality.- a)If both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion
- b)If both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion
- c)If Assertion is true but Reason is false
- d)If both Assertion and Reason are false
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Assertion (A): The French Revolution led to the end of monarchy in France.
Reason (R): The Declaration of the Rights of Man during the revolution announced the coming of a new time with ideas of liberty, freedom, and equality.
a)
If both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion
b)
If both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion
c)
If Assertion is true but Reason is false
d)
If both Assertion and Reason are false
 | Let's Tute answered |
- The Assertion is correct. The French Revolution indeed resulted in the end of the monarchy in France.
- The Reason is also accurate as the Declaration of the Rights of Man during the revolution introduced new ideas of liberty, freedom, and equality.
- The Reason serves as a correct explanation for the Assertion, linking the revolutionary changes to the end of monarchy by emphasizing the introduction of these fundamental principles.
The tax paid to the church by 3rd estate was-- a)Tithe
- b)Taille
- c)Income
- d)Religion
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
The tax paid to the church by 3rd estate was-
a)
Tithe
b)
Taille
c)
Income
d)
Religion
| | Akanksha Nambiar answered |
A is the correct option.Peasants paid a tax called tithes to the church. The third estate paid a direct tax called taille. In direct tax on salt and tobacco were also levied.
The winged woman personified ?- a)National colours of France
- b)Act of becoming free
- c)Personification of Law
- d)Rays of the Sun will drive away the clouds of ignorance
Correct answer is 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
National colours of France
b)
Act of becoming free
c)
Personification of Law
d)
Rays of the Sun will drive away the clouds of ignorance
 | Ishan Nair answered |
The wings of the woman are 'The personification of law' .
It symbolizes the royal powers of the nobility, including those of making laws. the symbol was used for people who were uneducated to make them understand the importance of the French Revolution and inspire them to join the movement taking place.
A broken chain symbolized :- a)Chains used to fetter slaves
- b)Strength lies in unity
- c)Royal power
- d)Act of becoming free
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Chains used to fetter slaves
b)
Strength lies in unity
c)
Royal power
d)
Act of becoming free
| | Ravi Verma answered |
In the French revolution, the majority of men and women in the 18th century could not read or write . Therefor they used Symbols and images were used to communicate Important Ideas.
The Broken Chain - Chains were used to fetter slaves. A broken chain stands for the act of becoming free !
When was slavery abolished in Frenchcolonies ? - a)1848
- b)1849
- c)1850
- d)1851
Correct answer is 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
When was slavery abolished in Frenchcolonies ?
a)
1848
b)
1849
c)
1850
d)
1851
 | Mira Dey answered |
Historical Context of Slavery in French Colonies
The abolition of slavery in French colonies is a significant event in the history of human rights and social justice. The French Revolution, which began in 1789, sparked ideas about liberty and equality, leading to debates on the morality of slavery.
Key Events Leading to Abolition
- First Abolition (1794): The French National Convention initially abolished slavery in 1794, but this was short-lived as Napoleon reinstated it in 1802.
- Resistance and Revolts: Resistance from enslaved people, notably in Haiti, highlighted the unsustainability of slavery.
Abolition in 1848
- Second Abolition: The definitive abolition of slavery in French colonies occurred on April 27, 1848, during the Second Republic.
- Legislative Changes: The law was enacted by the provisional government, influenced by abolitionist movements and public sentiment against slavery.
Impact of the Abolition
- Social and Economic Changes: The abolition led to significant changes in the social fabric and economic systems of the colonies. Former enslaved people sought autonomy and rights.
- Cultural Shifts: The end of slavery marked a shift towards recognizing the rights of individuals and led to long-lasting cultural transformations.
Conclusion
The correct answer to the question of when slavery was abolished in French colonies is a) 1848. This event was a crucial turning point that underscored the global movement towards human rights and equality, deeply influencing subsequent abolitionist efforts worldwide.
The abolition of slavery in French colonies is a significant event in the history of human rights and social justice. The French Revolution, which began in 1789, sparked ideas about liberty and equality, leading to debates on the morality of slavery.
Key Events Leading to Abolition
- First Abolition (1794): The French National Convention initially abolished slavery in 1794, but this was short-lived as Napoleon reinstated it in 1802.
- Resistance and Revolts: Resistance from enslaved people, notably in Haiti, highlighted the unsustainability of slavery.
Abolition in 1848
- Second Abolition: The definitive abolition of slavery in French colonies occurred on April 27, 1848, during the Second Republic.
- Legislative Changes: The law was enacted by the provisional government, influenced by abolitionist movements and public sentiment against slavery.
Impact of the Abolition
- Social and Economic Changes: The abolition led to significant changes in the social fabric and economic systems of the colonies. Former enslaved people sought autonomy and rights.
- Cultural Shifts: The end of slavery marked a shift towards recognizing the rights of individuals and led to long-lasting cultural transformations.
Conclusion
The correct answer to the question of when slavery was abolished in French colonies is a) 1848. This event was a crucial turning point that underscored the global movement towards human rights and equality, deeply influencing subsequent abolitionist efforts worldwide.
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