The French Revolution

1. Why was the Bastille hated by all in France?

2. What does the Old Regime refer to?

3. Who introduced the Reign of Terror in France between 1793-94?

4. What was Tithe?

5. What was the Estates General?

6. Who wrote 'Two Treaties of Government'?

7. Who composed 'Marseillaise', the National Anthem of France?

8. What was the 'Directory'?

9. Name two Indians who responded to the ideas coming from revolutionary France.

10. Which law came into effect soon after the incident of Bastille in 1789?
 Answers

1. Why was the Bastille hated by all in France?

• The Bastille was hated by all in France as it stood for the despotic power of the King.

2. What does the Old Regime refer to?

• The Old Regime refers to the society and institution of France before 1789

3. Who introduced the Reign of Terror in France between 1793-94?

• Maximilien Robespierre

4. What was Tithe?

• Tithe was a tax levied by the Church, comprising one-tenth of the agricultural produce.

5. What was the Estates General?

• The Estates General was a political body to which the three estates sent their representatives.

6. Who wrote 'Two Treaties of Government'?

• John Locke

7. Who composed 'Marseillaise', the National Anthem of France?

• Roget de L'Isle

8. What was the 'Directory'?

• The Directory was an executive body of five members. Directory was appointed by two elected
legislative councils.

9. Name two Indians who responded to the ideas coming from revolutionary France.
• Raja Rammohan Roy and Tipu Sultan

10. Which law came into effect soon after the incident of Bastille in 1789?
• Abolition of Censorship