The French Revolution (1789, France) — Questions and answers

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Who surged toward the Bastille on July 14, 1789?

Choices

  1. King Louis XVI
  2. Marie Antoinette
  3. Maximilien Robespierre
  4. a multitude ✓

Answer: a multitude

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What did Marie Antoinette supposedly say when told the people had no bread?

Choices

  1. "Let them eat cake." ✓
  2. "They should find food."
  3. "I will give them bread."
  4. "Why are they hungry?"

Answer: "Let them eat cake."

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What was Maximilien Robespierre's job?

Choices

  1. A king
  2. An orator
  3. A lawyer ✓
  4. A street vendor

Answer: A lawyer

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Where did Georges Danton make his speech calling for the Estates-General?

Choices

  1. At the Bastille
  2. In the Palais Royal gardens ✓
  3. At Versailles
  4. At the Tennis Court

Answer: In the Palais Royal gardens

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Where did the Third Estate gather after they were locked out of their usual meeting chamber?

Choices

  1. At the King's palace
  2. At the Bastille
  3. At the Tennis Court ✓
  4. In the Palais Royal gardens

Answer: At the Tennis Court

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What did the men pledge to do when they swore the Tennis Court Oath?

Choices

  1. To leave France
  2. To defend the King
  3. To create a new France ✓
  4. To build a new Tennis Court

Answer: To create a new France

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Why did Camille Desmoulins tell the citizens to arm themselves?

Choices

  1. Because he wanted to play a game
  2. Because he heard rumors of royal troops ✓
  3. Because he was bored
  4. Because he wanted to go home

Answer: Because he heard rumors of royal troops

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