The Bastille

What was the Bastille used for?

• Food storage

• housed the French King

• A prison or fortress

• a Church

What did the Bastille symbolize?

• a symbol of royal power

• the artistic ability of local artisans

• an outreach to the poor

• pride for the locals

When, in 1789, was the Bastille stormed?

• July 4

• July 14

• July 30

• July 1

Who stormed Bastille?

• Nobles

• ordinary people of France

• the royal guard

Who was the French king during the French Revolution?

• Henry VIII

• George II

• Louis XVI

By what right did French kings believe they ruled?

• by popular vote

• by divine right

• by having the most wealth

The Storming of the Bastille is considered the starting point of what major historical event?

• American Revolution

• World War I

• Hundred Year's War

• French Revolution

• Napoleonic Wars

Why was the Bastille attacked?

• the people of Paris were starving
• the King's troops had fired on unarmed Parisians
• the mob wanted to institute anarchy
• all of the above

True or False: No one was killed during the Storming of the Bastille

• True

• False

How many prisoners were freed from the Bastille?

• 7

• 20

• 50

• 17