10 Questions
What event sparked the formation of a people's militia in Paris on 14 July 1789?
Rumours of the king ordering the army to fire upon citizens
Why was the Bastille despised by the people of Paris?
It represented the despotic power of the king
What was the primary reason behind the rioting in Paris and the countryside following the storming of the Bastille?
Protest against high bread prices
Which of the following best describes Louis XVI at the time he ascended the throne of France?
From the Bourbon family of kings
How did historians retrospectively view the events of 14 July 1789 in France?
The beginning of a series of events leading to the king's execution
What was one of the main reasons why the French government faced financial difficulties during Louis XVI's reign?
Lenders charging a 10% interest rate on loans
What percentage of the land in France was owned by nobles, the Church, and other richer members of the third estate?
60%
What did the term 'Old Regime' refer to in French society before 1789?
The system of estates in French society
Which estate bore the burden of financing state activities through taxes during the Old Regime in France?
Third Estate
What contributed to the rapid increase in demand for foodgrains in France from 1715 to 1789?
Population growth from 23 million to 28 million
A quiz about the historic event on July 14, 1789 in Paris, where citizens gathered to form a militia amidst fears of the king's troops. They stormed the fortress-prison known as the Bastille, marking a key moment in the French Revolution.
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