Question

The period from 1793 to 1794 is referred to as the Reign of Terror. Robespierre followed a policy
of severe control and punishment. All those whom he saw as being enemies of the republic ñ ex-nobles
and clergy, members of other political parties, even members of his own party who did not agree with
his methods ñ were arrested, imprisoned and then tried by a revolutionary tribunal. If the court found
them guilty they were guillotined. The guillotine is a device consisting of two poles and a blade with
which a person is beheaded. It was named after Dr Guillotine who invented it. Robespierre’s
government issued laws placing a maximum ceiling on wages and prices. Meat and bread were
rationed. Peasants were forced to transport their grain to the cities and sell it at prices fixed by the
government. The use of more expensive white flour was forbidden; all citizens were required to eat the
pain (equality bread), a loaf made of whole-wheat. Equality was also sought to be practiced through
forms of speech and address. Instead of the traditional Monsieur (Sir) and Madame (Madam) all
French men and women were henceforth Citoyen and Citoyenne (Citizen). Churches were shut down
and their buildings converted into barracks or offices. Robespierre pursued his policies so relentlessly
that even his supporters began to demand moderation. Finally, he was convicted by a court in July
1794, arrested and on the next day sent to the guillotine.

1) Why is the period from 1793 to 1794 referred to as the ‘Reign of Terror’?
(a) Louis XVI’s successor became a tyrant
(b) Robespierre followed a policy of severe control and punishment
(c) Jacobins opted for loot and plunder
(d) None of the above

2) Who seized power after the fall of the Jacobin government?
(a) Common people
(b) Descendants of Louis XVI
(c) Wealthy middle class
(d) Robespierre’s son

3) Identify the statement which is wrong with reference to Robespierre.
(a) He banned the use of white flour
(b) He rationed meat and bread
(c) He exempted his party men from punishment
(d) He converted churches into barracks or offices

4) Who among the following reintroduced Slavery in France after it was abolished by Jacobin regime?
(a) Louis XIV
(b) Robespierre
(c) Napoleon
(d) Mazzini

5) Which of these did not belong to the Jacobin club?
(a) Printers
(b) Servants
(c) Daily-Wage workers
(d) Nobles

6) Which Revolution gave the ideas of Liberty, Freedom and Equality to the world?
(a) The American Revolution
(b) The French Revolution
(c) The Russian Revolution
(d) None of these

Answer 1

Answer:

1.b ans.

2.c ans.

3.c ans.

4.c ans.

5.a Ans.

6.c.ans.

Answer 2

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