FRENCH REVOLUTION 1 mark Qns By- Pushpendra Kumar

Q.1 Who was the monarch of France in 18th century? Which family of kings

he belonged?

Ans. The monarch France during 18th century was Louis xvi and he belonged

to the Bourbon family.
Q.2 Name the two main taxes paid by common people in France during 18thcentury?

Ans. The two taxes paid by common people during 18th century were taille and tithes.
Q.3 Name any two philosophers and their books which led fire among the people during late 18th century?

Ans. Two philosophers and their books were:

(1) John Locke – Two Treaties of Government

(2) Jean Jacques Rousseau – The Social Contract.
Q.4 Name the leaders of the National Assembly?

Ans.The leaders of National Assembly were Mirabeau and Abbe’ Siey`es.

Q5. Name any two political symbols used during French revolution?

Ans. Two political symbols used during French revolution were:

(1) Sceptre

(2) The winged woman
Q.6 What was the patriotic song sung by the army people in France and who composed it?

Ans. The patriotic song sung by army people in France was Marseillaise, composed by the poet Roget de L’Isle.
Q.7 On which date monarchy was abolished from France?

Ans. On 21st September 1792 monarchy was abolished from France.

Q.8 Name two famous women’s clubs?

Ans. The two famous women’s clubs were:

(1) The society of revolutionaries

(2) Republican Women
Q.9 Who invented the Guillotine device?

Ans. Dr. Guillotine invented the Guillotine device
Q.10 In which year did Napoleon Bonaparte crowned himself the Emperor of France?

Ans. In the year 1804, Napoleon Bonaparte crowned himself the Emperor of France.
Q.11 Who was the leader of Jacobin club?

Ans. Maximilian Robespierre was the leader of Jacobin club.

Q.12 On which date Louis xvi called the assembly of the Estates?

Ans. On 5 May 1789 Louis xiv called the assembly of the Estates.
Q.13 Which period is known as the reign of terror?

Ans. The period of Maximilian Robespierre from 1793 to 1794 was known as the reign of terror.
Q.14 Name the two revolutionary journalists?

Ans. The two revolutionary journalists were:

(1) Camille Desmoulins

(2) Jean-Paul Marat
Q.15 Who wrote the book “The Life of a Revolutionary Woman”?

Ans. The book “The Life of a Revolutionary Woman” was written by Olympe de Gouges.
Q.16 When was Napoleon Bonaparte defeated and where?

Ans. Napoleon Bonaparte was defeated at Waterloo in the year 1815.
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