Reign of Terror Part 2

Which philosopher's concept of the "General Will" influenced Robespierre's vision for the "Republic of Virtue"?

• John Locke

• Voltaire

• Montesquieu

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Which of the following European countries has one of the lowest percentages of people who believe in God?

• Poland

• France

• Ireland

• Italy

What was the purpose of "The Festival of the Supreme Being" introduced by Robespierre?

• To celebrate the return of the monarchy

• to honor the individual liberties of french citizens

• To promote a deist state religion and replace traditional Christianity.

• to commemorate the end of the Reign of Terror

What was the purpose of portraying figures like Jean-Paul Marat as "Revolutionary Saints" during the French Revolution?

• To honor their military achievements

• To replace the traditional system of Christian saints

• To encourage scientific discovery

• to promote artisitc expression

How was time structured according to the French Decimal Clock system?

• Time was structured into 10 hours per day, with each hour having 100 minutes and each minute having 100 seconds.
• Time was organized into 8 hours per day, with each hour having 120 minutes and each minute having 120 seconds.
• Time was structured into 24 hours per day, with each hour having 50 minutes and each minute having 50 seconds.
• Time was divided into 12 hours per day, with each hour having 60 minutes and each minute having 60 seconds.

Which two factions were purged by Robespierre in March and April 1794?

• Dantonistes and Hébertists

• Royalists and Federalists
• Jacobins and Montagnards
• Sans-culottes and Dantonists

Why were Georges Danton and his followers guillotined in April 1794?

• They were guillotined for supporting the monarchy and its allies.
• They were guillotined for leading a military coup against the government.
• They were guillotined for opposing the radical policies of the Jacobins and advocating for moderation.
• They were guillotined for inciting a rebellion among the peasants.