10 Questions
What was the reason for the gathering of 7,000 men and women in front of the town hall?
Rumours of the king ordering the army to open fire
Why did the group of people storm the fortress-prison, the Bastille?
To find hoarded ammunition
What happened to the commander of the Bastille during the armed fight?
He was killed
Why was the Bastille hated by all?
It stood for the despotic power of the king
What happened to the fortress after the prisoners were released?
It was demolished
What was the main reason for the storming of the Bastille?
To find hoarded ammunition and release prisoners
What was the immediate trigger for the formation of a peoples’ militia?
Rumours of the king ordering the army to open fire
Why was the storming of the Bastille significant to the people?
It symbolized the despotic power of the king
What happened to the fortress-prison, the Bastille, after it was stormed?
It was demolished and its stone fragments were sold in the markets
What was the reaction in the days following the storming of the Bastille?
There was more rioting in Paris and the countryside
Test your knowledge of the French Revolution with this quiz. Explore the events of 14 July 1789 and the formation of the peoples' militia in Paris. Learn about the key moments and figures that shaped this historic period in France.
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