Question

'X' was seen as a symbol of despotic power. The people hated 'X' and the beginning of the French Revolution was marked by the destruction of 'X'.

Identify 'X'.

• A. Prison of Bastille
• B. Palace of Versailles
• C. Place de la Revolution
• D. Napoleon's Throne

Answer 1

The correct option is A Prison of Bastille

The Bastille prison was seen as a symbol of the despotic power of King Louis XVI. On 14 July, 1789, several hundred men and women marched towards the fortress-prison of Bastille. They stormed into the prison, and soon, a tussle ensued between the people and the prison guards. The commander of Bastille was killed. The people demolished the fortress, and the revolution had begun.