Short Answer Type Questions on the French Revolution

1. What do you understand by the word 'Revolution'?

The term 'Revolution' means a recognisable momentous change in any situation.
2. Describe the incident which sparked the Revolution.
The attack by the Third Estate on the Bastille State Prison (14th July 1789) and setting free the
prisoners sparked the 'Revolution'.
3. What activity of the French monarchy hastened the Revolution?
Extravagant lifestyle of the monarchy brought France to the verge of bankruptcy and hastened t
he Revolution. 4. Who were the SansCulottes? SansCulottes literally mean:
Those without knee breeches i.e., the common people of Paris.
5. When did the French Revolution take place?
The French Revolution took place on July 14, 1789.
6. What did the French Revolution of 1789 stand for?
The French Revolution of 1789 stood for the ideas of Liberty, Equality and Fraternity.
7. Explain the terms Liberty, Equality and Fraternity.
The term Liberty means freedom, equality stands for being equal and fraternity stands for brothe
rhood. 8. Why was the Bastille hated by all?
Bastille was hated because it was a symbol of the despotic power of the King.
9. What did the fall of Bastille signify?
The fall of Bastille signified the end of the autocratic rule of the monarch.
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10. What was the immediate cause of rioting in Paris?
The high price of bread was the immediate cause for rioting in Paris.