French Revolution Ques.

Dlf Public School
(The Learning Academy)
Questionnaire: French Revolution
Class: IX
1. Bring out the political causes leading to the revolution in France.
2. How did structure of French society acted as the axis in provoking the French
revolution?
3. Explain the contribution of intelligentsia in initiating the revolutionary ideas among
the French population.
4. How were tithes different from taille?
5. Explain the causes responsible for the outbreak f revolution in France.
6. Describe the events leading France to constitutional monarchy from monarchical
state.
7. Elaborate the layout of the French constitution drafted by the national assembly.
8. Mention the provisions of declaration of Rights of men and citizens.
9. What does the followings symbols signify:
a. The broken chain
b. The bundle of rods or fasces
c. The eye within a triangle radiating light.
d. Sceptre
e. Snake biting its tail to form a ring
f. Phrygian cap
g. Bleu-white-red
h. The winged women
i. The law tablet
10. Explain how did France become republic in September 1792?
11. The period from 1793 to 1794 is referred to as the Reign of terror. Why?
12. The directory paved the way for the rise of a military dictatorship. Explain how?
13. Napoleon Bonaparte was a moderniser of Europe. Explain.
14. Explain the role of Olympe de Gouges in campaigning for women’s right?
15. ‘Women folk weren’t a silent field in French revolution’. Elaborate.
16. Mention the basic rghts set forth in Olympe de Gouges declaration.
17. Explain the conditions leading to slave trade. How did it finally come to an end?
18. Revolution brought drastic changes in the everyday life of French people. Explain
any five changes observed.
19. Which group of French society benefitted from revolution? Which groups were
forced to relinquish power? Which sections of society would have disappointed with
the outcome of the revolution?
20. Describe the legacy of French revolution for the people of the world during the 19th
and the 20th centuries.