The Storming of the Bastille: Key Events and Impacts

The video discusses the beginning of the French Revolution, focusing on the storming of the Bastille on July 14, 1789. It describes the confusion in Paris due to rumors of the king's orders to fire on citizens, leading to the formation of a people's militia. The militia sought weapons and attacked the Bastille, killing the commander and releasing prisoners. The Bastille, a symbol of tyranny, was destroyed, marking the start of the revolution. The video concludes with the chain of events that followed, leading to a complete revolution.

What was the Bastille originally before it became a prison?

• A palace

• A marketplace

• A church

• A fort

What rumors spread in Paris on the morning of July 14, 1789?

• The king ordered open fire on citizens

• The king had fled the country

• The army was disbanded

• The Bastille was destroyed

What was the people's militia composed of?

• Professional soldiers

• Common people

• Foreign mercenaries

• Royal guards

Where did the people's militia go in search of weapons?

• The city hall

• The Bastille

• The local armory

• The king's palace

What did the angry mob do to the commander of the Bastille?

• Negotiated with him

• Killed and beheaded him

• Imprisoned him

• Ignored him

How many prisoners were released from the Bastille?

• Five

• Twelve

• Seven

• Ten

Why did the people decide to demolish the Bastille?

• It was a symbol of tyranny

• It was no longer needed

• It was structurally unsound

• It was a strategic military decision

What did people do with the stone fragments of the Bastille?

• Sold them for profit

• Used them to build a monument

• Threw them away

• Kept them as souvenirs

What did the storming of the Bastille symbolize?

• The defeat of the French army

• The rise of a new king

• The start of the French Revolution

• The end of the monarchy

What followed the storming of the Bastille?

• A period of peace

• A series of revolutionary events

• The restoration of the monarchy

• The collapse of the economy