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HLS 28-08-24

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 32mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following was a major cause of the French revolution

a)

Financial crisis

b)

Foreign invasion

c)

Religious conflicts

d)

All of the abovd

2.

Who was the king of France at the start of the French revolution

a)

Louis XIV

b)

Louis XVI

c)

Napoleon Bonaparte

d)

Charles IX

3.

What was the name of the document adopted by the National assembly in 1789

a)

Declaration of Independence

b)

Declaration of the rights of man and citizen

c)

French constitution

d)

Treaty of versailles

4.

Which group was known for their radical and violent methods during the revolution

a)

Girondins

b)

Jacobins

c)

Royalists

d)

Moderates

5.

Who rose to power during the revolution and became the emperor of france

a)

Maximillien Robespierre

b)

Georges Danton

c)

Napoleon Bonaparte

d)

Louis Antoine de Saint-Just

6.

True or false

The French revolution began in 1788

a)

True

b)

False

7.

True or false

The reign of terror was a period of relative peace and stability

a)

True

b)

False

8.

The French revolution ended with the execution of King Louis XVI

a)

True

b)

False

9.

The French revolution began with the storming of the

(a)  

10.

The National assembly adopted the (a)   in 1789

11.

What was the name of the social class that made up the majority of the population and was burdened with heavy taxes

a)

Nobility

b)

Clergy

c)

Bourgeoise

d)

Commoners

12.

Which event marked the beginning of the end of the absolute monarchy in france

a)

Storming of the bastille

b)

Execution of King Louis XVI

c)

Adoption of the declaration of the rights of man and citizen

d)

Fall of Berlin wall

13.

Who was the leader of the committee of public safety during the reign of terror

a)

Maximillien Robespierre

b)

Georges Danton

c)

Louis Antoine de Saint-Just

d)

Jean-paul marat

14.

What was the name of the new calendar adopted during the French revolution

a)

Gregorian calendar

b)

Julian calendar

c)

French revolutionary calendar

d)

Republican calendar

15.

Who was the military General that seized power in a couple d'etat in 1799

a)

Napoleon Bonaparte

b)

Louis-Nicolas Davout

c)

Joachim Murat

d)

Jean-baptiste bernadotte

16.

True or false

The French revolution was a peaceful and bloodless revolution

a)

True

b)

False

17.

The reign of terror was a period of moderation and compromise

True or false

a)

True

b)

False

18.

Napoleon Bonaparte was a supporter of the monarchy

True or false

a)

True

b)

False

19.

The French revolution's declaration of the rights of man and citizen was influenced by the (a)  

20.

The committee of public safety was established in (a)  

21.

The word sociology is derived from

a)

Greek

b)

Latin

c)

Both Greek and latin

d)

English and French

22.

Which of the following intellectual factor is responsible for rise of sociology

a)

Industrial Revolution

b)

French Revolution

c)

Globalization process

d)

The enlightenment period

23.

Which of the following intellectual factor is responsible for rise of sociology

a)

Industrial Revolution

b)

French revolution

c)

Globalization process

d)

The enlightenment period

24.

According to ___ society passed through three stages: Theological, Malta physical and scientific stage

a)

August Comte

b)

Charles Darwin

c)

Karl Marx

d)

Manheim

25.

Which of the following stage marked the belief in supernatural

a)

Metaphysical stage

b)

Theological stage

c)

All above these

d)

None of these

26.

Sociology differs from common sense because

a)

It critically observes the social world

b)

It makes use of creative thinking to carry out research

c)

It makes use of scientific methods

d)

It is a product of researchers experiences

27.

Who talked about two broad areas in sociology, namely social statics and social dynamics

a)

August Comte

b)

Max weber

c)

Karl Marx

d)

Herbert Spencer

28.

Who is famous for his concept of "social fact"

a)

Karl marx

b)

Max weber

c)

G.H. Mead

d)

Emile Durkheim

29.

Who talked about two broad areas in sociology, namely social statics and social dynamics

a)

August Comte

b)

Max Weber

c)

Karl Marx

d)

Herbert Spencer

30.

Who is famous for hus concept of "social fact"

a)

Karl Marx

b)

Max Weber

c)

G.H. Mead

d)

Emile Durkheim

31.

Who talked about two broad areas in sociology namely social statics and social dynamics

a)

August Comte

b)

Max Weber

c)

Karl Marx

d)

Herbert Spencer

32.

Who is famous for his concept of "social fact"

a)

Karl marx

b)

Max Weber

c)

G.H. Mead

d)

Emile Durkheim

33.

Who is known for his concept of social action

a)

Pareto

b)

Marx

c)

Durkheim

d)

Weber

34.

Who traced the biological evolution of living things in his thesis "Origin of species"?

a)

August Comte

b)

Charles Darwin

c)

Karl Marx

d)

Talcott parsons

35.

Who among the following is associated with the German term Verstehen

a)

Comte

b)

Durkheim

c)

Weber

d)

Marx

36.

Who amongst the following are functionalists

a)

Kingsley Davis

b)

Talcott Parsons

c)

All above these

d)

None of these

37.

As aspect of Karl Marx's concept of mode of production Is______

a)

Labour and Management

b)

Capital and Labour

c)

Technology and Labout

d)

Forces of production

38.

An aspect of Karl Marx's concept of mode of production is______

a)

Labour and management

b)

Capital and labour

c)

Technology and Labour

d)

Forces of Production

39.

Who considered ideology as a part of super structure?

a)

Bonald

b)

Rousseau

c)

Karl Marx

d)

Montesquieu

40.

According to Marx, the _____ own the means of production

a)

Bourgeoise

b)

Proletariats

c)

All above these

d)

None of these

41.

Which of the following best describes Shylock's motivation for insisting on the pound of flesh from Antonio?

a)

Religious obligation

b)

Revenge for personal insults

c)

Desire to gain wealth

d)

To please the Duke of Venice

42.

In the trial scene, how does Portia manage to save Antonio?

a)

By declaring Shylock's bond invalid

b)

By disguising herself as a doctor of law

c)

By offering Shylock money to drop the case

d)

By appealing to the Duke’s mercy

43.

Which casket does the Prince of Morocco choose, and why does he believe it to be the correct choice?

a)

Gold, because he believes it represents Portia's worth

b)

Silver, because it represents his wealth

c)

Lead, because it represents humility

d)

None, he decides not to choose

44.

What is the primary reason Antonio is unable to repay Shylock?

a)

He invested all his money in a failed business

b)

He was robbed on his way to the court

c)

Shylock demands repayment earlier than agreed

d)

His ships have been delayed by storms

45.

How does Jessica's elopement affect Shylock?

a)

He is more determined to take revenge on Antonio

b)

He decides to abandon his faith

c)

He forgives Antonio

d)

He becomes less concerned about money

46.

What is the significance of the ring that Portia gives to Bassanio?

a)

It represents Portia's wealth

b)

It is a family heirloom

c)

It symbolizes their love and trust

d)

It is a symbol of Bassanio’s loyalty to Antonio

47.

Which of the following themes is most central to the play?

a)

The conflict between justice and mercy

b)

The power of friendship

c)

The role of fate in human affairs

d)

The dangers of ambition

48.

What does the lead casket contain, and why is it significant?

a)

A skull, representing the consequences of greed

b)

A scroll, symbolizing the futility of material wealth

c)

Portia's portrait, representing true value hidden beneath a humble exterior

d)

A ring, signifying commitment

49.

By arguing that Antonio insulted his religion

a)

By citing the legal contract Antonio signed

b)

By claiming it is a form of divine retribution

c)

By insisting it is a common practice among merchants

d)

By arguing that Antonio insulted his religion

50.

What role does the concept of "mercy" play in the trial scene?

a)

It is invoked by Portia to challenge Shylock’s demand

b)

It is dismissed by Shylock as irrelevant

c)

It is granted by the Duke in the final judgment

d)

It is used by Antonio to plead for his life

51.

Why does Bassanio choose the lead casket?

a)

He thinks it represents Portia’s wealth

b)

He was advised by Antonio to choose it

c)

He is drawn to its unassuming appearance

d)

He believes true worth lies within, not on the surface

52.

How does Shylock react when his daughter Jessica elopes with Lorenzo?

a)

He is devastated and more determined to exact revenge

b)

He immediately forgives her and seeks reconciliation

c)

He disowns her but abandons his quest for revenge

d)

He is indifferent and focuses on his bond with Antonio

53.

What is the outcome for Shylock at the end of the trial?

a)

He gains Antonio’s wealth but loses his daughter

b)

He is forced to convert to Christianity and loses his wealth

c)

He is pardoned by the Duke and retains his wealth

d)

He is exiled from Venice but keeps his faith

54.

What is the significance of Antonio’s ships returning safely at the end of the play?

a)

It restores his wealth and ensures a happy ending

b)

It symbolizes the triumph of mercy over justice

c)

It represents the unpredictability of fate

d)

It serves as a reward for his faithfulness to Bassanio

55.

Which of the following best captures the irony in Shylock’s fate?

a)

Shylock seeks justice but is forced to accept mercy

b)

He loses everything by insisting on the strict letter of the law

c)

He gains wealth but loses his daughter

d)

He is condemned by the same legal system he relied on

56.

Why is Antonio willing to sacrifice his life for Bassanio?

a)

He deeply values their friendship and Bassanio's happiness

b)

He believes it will atone for his mistreatment of Shylock

c)

He sees it as a way to escape his financial problems

d)

He hopes to gain favor with Portia

57.

What does Portia’s speech on the "quality of mercy" reveal about her character?

a)

She values compassion over strict justice

b)

She is manipulative and uses rhetoric to win the case

c)

She is naïve about the realities of the world

58.

What is the significance of the various disguises used in the play?

a)

They provide comic relief in the midst of serious themes

b)

They represent the deceptive nature of Venice’s society

c)

They allow characters to escape their social roles

d)

They highlight the theme of appearance versus reality

59.

How does the play reflect the social and religious tensions of Shakespeare’s time?

a)

Through the portrayal of Shylock as a complex but marginalized figure

b)

By glorifying the Christian characters and vilifying Shylock

c)

By showing harmony between different faiths

d)

By avoiding the topic of religious differences altogether

60.

What lesson does the play ultimately suggest about the nature of justice?

a)

That justice is an inflexible and harsh reality

b)

That justice is often manipulated by those in power

c)

That true justice must be tempered with mercy

d)

That justice can only be achieved through revenge