Louvre Museum opening (Paris, France — 1793) — Questions and answers

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What was the Louvre before it became a museum?

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  1. A school
  2. A palace ✓
  3. A church
  4. A market

Answer: A palace

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Who was David's teacher who encouraged him to embrace the Neoclassical style?

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  1. Marie-Joseph Chénier
  2. Joseph-Marie Vien ✓
  3. Camille Desmoulins
  4. Anne-Louis Girodet

Answer: Joseph-Marie Vien

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What did David want his painting 'The Oath of the Horatii' to embody?

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  1. The beauty of nature
  2. The spirit of sacrifice for the state ✓
  3. The joy of everyday life
  4. The mysteries of the universe

Answer: The spirit of sacrifice for the state

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What did David say art must be during the Revolution?

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  1. A way to relax
  2. A weapon for change ✓
  3. A collection of pretty pictures
  4. A hobby for the rich

Answer: A weapon for change

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What event did David immortalize in his painting 'The Death of Marat'?

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  1. A wedding
  2. A picnic
  3. The assassination of Jean-Paul Marat ✓
  4. A royal ball

Answer: The assassination of Jean-Paul Marat

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When did the Louvre officially open as a museum?

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  1. July 4, 1776
  2. August 10, 1793 ✓
  3. December 25, 1800
  4. January 1, 1790

Answer: August 10, 1793

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What happened to David after Robespierre's fall?

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  1. He became king.
  2. He was imprisoned. ✓
  3. He went on vacation.
  4. He started a new art school.

Answer: He was imprisoned.

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After being released from prison, what message did David want 'The Intervention of the Sabine Women' to convey?

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  1. A message of war and revenge
  2. A plea for reconciliation and peace ✓
  3. A celebration of new rulers
  4. A story about nature

Answer: A plea for reconciliation and peace

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Where was David exiled after Napoleon's fall?

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  1. Paris
  2. Rome
  3. Brussels ✓
  4. London

Answer: Brussels

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