The French Revolution

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Which event marked the beginning of the French Revolution?

The formation of the French Consulate

The Storming of the Bastille (correct)

The imposition of state control over the Catholic Church

The convocation of the Estates General

What were the main causes of the French Revolution?

Religious conflicts

Lack of political representation (correct)

Economic prosperity

Successful management by the Ancien Régime

What were some of the radical measures implemented by the National Assembly during the French Revolution?

The imposition of state control over the Catholic Church (correct)

The restoration of feudalism

The restriction of voting rights

The establishment of an absolute monarchy

What were the values and institutions created during the French Revolution that remain central to French political discourse?

Liberal democracy Signup and view all the answers

When did the French Revolution come to an end?

1799 Signup and view all the answers

During which centuries did the Age of Enlightenment occur?

17th and 18th centuries Signup and view all the answers

What were some of the key ideas of the Enlightenment?

The value of human happiness and reason Signup and view all the answers

Who are some of the notable figures associated with the Enlightenment?

Francis Bacon and John Locke Signup and view all the answers

What event is often considered the beginning of the Enlightenment?

The publication of René Descartes' Discourse on the Method Signup and view all the answers

What movement preceded the Enlightenment?

The Scientific Revolution Signup and view all the answers

The French Revolution

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Which event marked the beginning of the French Revolution?

What were the main causes of the French Revolution?

What were some of the radical measures implemented by the National Assembly during the French Revolution?

What were the values and institutions created during the French Revolution that remain central to French political discourse?

When did the French Revolution come to an end?

During which centuries did the Age of Enlightenment occur?

What were some of the key ideas of the Enlightenment?

Who are some of the notable figures associated with the Enlightenment?

What event is often considered the beginning of the Enlightenment?

What movement preceded the Enlightenment?

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