Which among these is a false statement?
The National convention divided on the issue of the execution of the king. The moderates did not agree with the Jacobians, who formed the majority in the Convention.
The Jacobians had set up the Revolutionary Tribunal to deal with the moderates. It was the beginning of the Reign of Terror.
It was also the darkest period of the Revolution. Riots broke out in many places like Lyons, Marseilles and other cities. In 1793, the first coalition was formed by the European nations against the revolutionary government.
The Jacobians suspended the constitution and created the Committee of Public Safety with full powers to deal with the situation. Danton was the leader of this committee.
Which of the following facts is true about the Nobles?
They had no political power
They remained loyal to the king, enjoyed a life of luxury. They only had to pay taxes.
The higher clergy owned one fifth of the lands in France and enjoyed several privileges.
The lower clergy were denied all these privileges. Therefore, they turned against the higher clergy during the revolution.
“Man is born free and is everywhere in chains”. These are the famous words of which great reformer?
Montesquieu
Rousseau
Diderot
Voltaire
The Spirit of Laws was authored by:
Louis XVI
The States General consisted of three Estates Chambers. Which were they respectively?
The First, Second, and Third Class Clergy seats
The Nobles, Clergy, and Commons
The Clergy, Nobles and Commons
The Philosophers, Businessmen and Clergy
Name the political club led by the democrat, Robespierre.
Jacobian Club
Girodontists
Cordelier Club
The French Club
Date the Tennis Court Oath.
17th June 1789
18th June 1789
17th June 1798
17th June 1790
What were the three main divisions of the French society?
Nobles, businessmen, commons
Nobles, clergy, commons
Clergy, traders, commons
Nobles, politicians, commons
What was the motto of the French Revolution?
“Liberty, Sovereignty and Fraternity”
“Liberty, Equality and Democracy”
“Liberty, Equality and Fraternity”
“Liberty, Equality and Pursuit of happiness”
Gabelle referred to:
Land tax
Salt tax
Tax to the Church
Capitation tax
