19. THE CATACLYSM OF REVOLUTION, 1789

Quiz for Terms of History: Revolution

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Question 19.15

1. Revolution originally meant a return to a starting point such as the revolution of a planet around the sun. During the French Revolution, it took on a new meaning. Which of these statements best represents that new meaning?

An attempt to return to past greatness

An attempt to reshape society and politics in order to create a future based on reason

An overthrow of the government

The execution of a king

Question 19.16

2. Karl Marx cited the French Revolution because

it was an example of a communist takeover.

he had participated in it himself.

communism had its origins as a term in the French Revolution.

the French Revolution brought the capitalist middle classes to power and their example could be followed by industrial workers.