Question

“The French Revolution popularized many symbols and each symbol depicted some basic value.” Give a detailed account of any five such symbols and related values.

Answer 1

Answer:

The symbols related to French Revolution and their basic values were as follows:

(i)The Broken Chain:Chains were used to fetter slaves. A broken chain symbolises the freedom from slavery.

(ii)The Bundle of Rods or Fasces:One rod can be easily broken, but not an entire bundle. It symbolises that strength lies in unity.

(iii)The Eye within a Triangle Radiating Light:The all seeing eye stands for knowledge. The rays of the sun will drive away the clouds of ignorance. It depicts that knowledge removes ignorance.

(iv)Sceptre:It was a symbol of royal power. It depicted the power of autocracy.

(v)Snake BitingitsTail to form a Ring:This type of ring has neither beginning nor end. It is a symbol of eternity.

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