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?

    <p>Liberal democracy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did the French Revolution come to an end?

    <p>1799</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which centuries did the Age of Enlightenment occur?

    <p>17th and 18th centuries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were some of the key ideas of the Enlightenment?

    <p>The value of human happiness and reason</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Francis Bacon and John Locke</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event is often considered the beginning of the Enlightenment?

    <p>The publication of René Descartes' Discourse on the Method</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What movement preceded the Enlightenment?

    <p>The Scientific Revolution</p> Signup and view all the answers

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