10 Questions
What was the main reason for the empty treasury in France upon the new king's accession?
The long years of war that had drained the financial resources of France
What percentage of the land was owned by nobles, the Church, and other richer members of the third estate?
60 per cent
What was the primary reason for the people's protest in Paris and the countryside?
Protest against the high price of bread
What was the main advantage enjoyed by the members of the first two estates?
Exemption from paying taxes to the state
What was the significance of the Bastille in the eyes of the French people?
A hated institution that stood for the despotic power of the king
How many prisoners were released from the Bastille during the storming?
Seven prisoners
What was the name of the direct tax levied on the third estate?
Taille
What was the name of the system that divided French society into three estates?
The Feudal System
What was the consequence of the storming of the Bastille?
The spark that ignited a chain of events leading to the king's eventual execution
Who was the king of France when the Bastille was stormed?
Louis XVI
Test your knowledge about the events of July 14, 1789, when the people of Paris formed a militia and stormed the Bastille, marking a pivotal moment in the French Revolution. Learn about the context and outcome of this historic event. Get ready to relive the drama of the revolution!
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