The Reign of Terror

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When did the Reign of Terror officially begin?

  1. September 5, 1793

  2. July 14, 1789

  3. October 16, 1793

  4. November 9, 1799


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Reign of Terror was a period of intense political upheaval and violence that occurred during the French Revolution. It officially began on September 5, 1793, when the National Convention passed the Law of Suspects, which allowed the arrest of anyone suspected of being an enemy of the Revolution.

Who was the leader of the Committee of Public Safety, the powerful body that oversaw the Reign of Terror?

  1. Maximilien Robespierre

  2. Georges Danton

  3. Jean-Paul Marat

  4. Louis XVI


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Maximilien Robespierre was a leading figure in the French Revolution and the leader of the Committee of Public Safety, the powerful body that oversaw the Reign of Terror. He was known for his radical views and his commitment to the ideals of the Revolution.

What was the purpose of the Reign of Terror?

  1. To eliminate enemies of the Revolution

  2. To establish a new social order

  3. To defend France from foreign invasion

  4. To promote economic prosperity


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The purpose of the Reign of Terror was to eliminate enemies of the Revolution. The Committee of Public Safety, led by Maximilien Robespierre, used the Law of Suspects to arrest and execute anyone suspected of being a traitor, a counter-revolutionary, or an enemy of the people.

How many people were executed during the Reign of Terror?

  1. Over 17,000

  2. Over 40,000

  3. Over 100,000

  4. Over 200,000


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The exact number of people executed during the Reign of Terror is unknown, but it is estimated to be over 17,000. The majority of those executed were common people, including peasants, workers, and priests.

What was the most famous event of the Reign of Terror?

  1. The execution of Louis XVI

  2. The execution of Marie Antoinette

  3. The execution of Danton and Desmoulins

  4. The execution of Robespierre


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The most famous event of the Reign of Terror was the execution of Louis XVI, the King of France. He was executed on January 21, 1793, after being convicted of treason by the National Convention.

When did the Reign of Terror end?

  1. July 27, 1794

  2. November 9, 1799

  3. October 16, 1793

  4. September 5, 1793


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Reign of Terror ended on July 27, 1794, when Maximilien Robespierre was overthrown and executed. His death marked the end of the most radical phase of the French Revolution.

What were the long-term consequences of the Reign of Terror?

  1. It led to the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte

  2. It discredited the ideals of the Revolution

  3. It strengthened the power of the monarchy

  4. It led to the establishment of a new social order


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Reign of Terror discredited the ideals of the Revolution. The violence and bloodshed associated with the Reign of Terror turned many people against the Revolution and its leaders. This led to the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte, who eventually seized power and established a new regime.

Which of the following individuals was NOT executed during the Reign of Terror?

  1. Louis XVI

  2. Marie Antoinette

  3. Georges Danton

  4. Napoleon Bonaparte


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Napoleon Bonaparte was not executed during the Reign of Terror. He was a young military officer at the time and was not involved in politics. He later rose to power and became the Emperor of France.

What was the name of the law that allowed the arrest of anyone suspected of being an enemy of the Revolution?

  1. The Law of Suspects

  2. The Law of Maximum

  3. The Law of General Security

  4. The Law of Public Safety


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Law of Suspects was a law passed by the National Convention on September 5, 1793, that allowed the arrest of anyone suspected of being an enemy of the Revolution. This law was used to arrest and execute thousands of people during the Reign of Terror.

Which of the following cities was NOT affected by the Reign of Terror?

  1. Paris

  2. Lyon

  3. Nantes

  4. Bordeaux


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bordeaux was not affected by the Reign of Terror to the same extent as other cities such as Paris, Lyon, and Nantes. This was because Bordeaux was a relatively wealthy and moderate city, and it did not have a strong tradition of revolutionary activity.

What was the name of the political faction that opposed the Reign of Terror?

  1. The Girondins

  2. The Montagnards

  3. The Jacobins

  4. The Cordeliers


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Girondins were a political faction that opposed the Reign of Terror. They were a group of moderate republicans who believed that the Revolution had gone too far. The Girondins were eventually defeated by the Montagnards, who were a more radical faction that supported the Reign of Terror.

Which of the following individuals was NOT a member of the Committee of Public Safety?

  1. Maximilien Robespierre

  2. Georges Danton

  3. Jean-Paul Marat

  4. Louis Saint-Just


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Jean-Paul Marat was not a member of the Committee of Public Safety. He was a radical journalist and politician who was assassinated by Charlotte Corday in July 1793.

What was the name of the prison where many victims of the Reign of Terror were held?

  1. The Bastille

  2. The Conciergerie

  3. The Temple

  4. The Luxembourg


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Conciergerie was a prison in Paris where many victims of the Reign of Terror were held. It was located on the Île de la Cité, near the Palais de Justice. The Conciergerie was notorious for its harsh conditions and its high mortality rate.

Which of the following individuals was NOT executed by guillotine during the Reign of Terror?

  1. Louis XVI

  2. Marie Antoinette

  3. Georges Danton

  4. Maximilien Robespierre


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Georges Danton was not executed by guillotine during the Reign of Terror. He was executed by firing squad on April 5, 1794, after being convicted of treason by the Revolutionary Tribunal.

What was the name of the law that established the Revolutionary Tribunal, which tried and condemned many victims of the Reign of Terror?

  1. The Law of Suspects

  2. The Law of Maximum

  3. The Law of General Security

  4. The Law of Public Safety


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Law of Public Safety was a law passed by the National Convention on April 6, 1793, that established the Revolutionary Tribunal. The Revolutionary Tribunal was a special court that tried and condemned many victims of the Reign of Terror.

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