Question

Bastille was a symbol of________
(A) Benevolence of the king
(B) Armed might of France
(C) Despotic monarchy
(D)Prestige and power

Answer 1

Hint: It is related to the french revolution and Bastille day is celebrated in France it is the biggest event in history.As it is said that the french revolution has changed the vision of the whole world. And if we talk about Bastille it is a fort which is situated nearby Paris in France. It has said that it was built in the period of the thirteen century the fort helped the franchise in the war between the British and France.

Complete answer:
In the fourteen century, it was converted into a prison as after this war France was drowned in debt. The french revolution had increased and after that, the view of the Frenchies was totally changed as after it many things had introduced the idea of equality, liberty, and human and civil rights for modern political practice. It is remembered as the storming of the Bastille. On one day of July, a Persian fort Bastille captured by the people of Paris, the people suffering from food shortages and heavy tax loads we can say Paris was at a boil that time.it is considered as a time of Despotic monarchy which means a form of government in which a single entity rules with absolute power. Thus Bastille was a symbol of Despotic monarchy.

Hence, the correct answer is option (C).

Note:A Despotic leader was considered as a selfish ruler as his behavior is not so good with the subordinates' dominant behavior in pursuit of self-interest and exploitation of their subordinates. Despotism means an oppressive Power. France became a Despotic kingdom at that time kings were living the life of luxury and the people were suffering from a lack of food.