French Revolution Overview

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What event marked the beginning of the French Revolution?

The storming of the Bastille (correct)

The Reign of Terror

The execution of Maximilien Robespierre

The rise of Napoleon Bonaparte

Which Enlightenment ideals inspired the revolutionaries during the French Revolution?

Hierarchy, Discrimination, and Oppression

Authority, Oligarchy, and Repression

Anarchy, Chaos, and Disunity

Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity (correct)

What document was initiated by the National Assembly during the French Revolution?

Declaration of Absolute Monarchy

Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen (correct)

Declaration of War on Neighboring Countries

Declaration of Religious Supremacy

Who played a controversial role during the radical phase known as the Reign of Terror?

Maximilien Robespierre Signup and view all the answers

How did the French Revolution end in 1799?

With the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the key aims of the French Revolution?

Establishing a democratic government based on liberty and equality Signup and view all the answers

How did the French Revolution impact political ideologies beyond France?

It influenced political ideologies globally Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the storming of the Bastille on July 14, 1789?

It signified the overthrow of absolute monarchy. Signup and view all the answers

Which key figure played a controversial role during the radical phase known as the Reign of Terror?

Maximilien Robespierre Signup and view all the answers

What transformative document was established by the National Assembly during the French Revolution?

Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen Signup and view all the answers

During what phase of the French Revolution did the Reign of Terror take place?

Radical Phase Signup and view all the answers

How did Napoleon Bonaparte come to power in 1799?

By leading a military coup Signup and view all the answers

What key ideals inspired the revolutionaries during the French Revolution?

Liberty, equality, fraternity Signup and view all the answers

What concept did the French Revolution significantly influence beyond France?

Political ideologies Signup and view all the answers

What initiated the French Revolution's shift towards radical phases like the Reign of Terror?

External pressures and internal conflicts Signup and view all the answers

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