History Vocab

Question 1

Regalia

Answer 1

emblems and symbols of royalty authority (Crown, scepter, robes, etc)

“King Louis XVI in full regalia”

Question 2

Tithe

Answer 2

Small tax or contribution, the tenth part of something

“The clergy was not required to pay tithe in the french revolution.”

Question 3

Bourgeoisie

Answer 3

The middle class, including merchants, industrialists, and professional people

“The Bourgeoisie challenged the aristrocrats”“

Question 4

Levy

Answer 4

to impose or collect, usually taxes by legal authority

“the government levied heavy taxes on the populace”

Question 5

Convene

Answer 5

to call together for a meeting

**“The National Assembly would convene to discuss the critical reforms”*

Question 6

Pacify

Answer 6

To quiet/calm down

“attempts were made by various factions to pacify the populace”

Question 7

capitulate

Answer 7

to surrender, give in

“King Louis XVI was eventually forced to capitulate”

Question 8

Impregnable

Answer 8

not able to be conquered; impenetrable

The Bastille was not impregnable and was stormed.

Question 9

Imprescriptible

Answer 9

Not to be limited by law or custom

“The principles of liberty and equality were not imprescriptable”

Question 10

Auspices

Answer 10

protection; support; sponsorship

“The French Revolution operated under auspices of Enlightenment ideals”

Question 11

Abdication

Answer 11

Give up throne

“The abdication of King Louis XVI”

Question 12

Proleteriat

Answer 12

The poorest and working social class

“The proletariat demanded equality”

Question 13

refectory

Answer 13

The dining hall of a Christian monastery.

“Revolution commities In the refectory of convents and monasteries”

Question 14

Insurrection

Answer 14

rebellion

“The insurrection during the French Revolution was a big uprising”

Question 15

Martial law

Answer 15

A law (by military forces by permission of gov) in which the military is in charge and citizens’ rights are suspended

**“During the French Revolution, martial law was imposed to maintain ord

Question 16

Portent

Answer 16

a sign or forewarning

“the storming of the Bastille was a portent to the later events”

Question 17

Dissidence

Answer 17

disagreement of idea/group

The Dissidence of monarchy was widespread.

Question 18

Annexation

Answer 18

The adding of a region to the territory of an existing political unit.

“annexation was a common tactic used to expand French territory”

Question 19

Indictment

Answer 19

the act of accusing; a formal accusation

“the indictment of King Louis XVI for crimes against the state”

Question 20

Regicide

Answer 20

killing of a king

“Regicide of King Louis XVI”

Question 21

Inundate

Answer 21

to flood, overflow; to overwhelm by numbers or size

**“the streets of Paris were inundated with protesters demanding equalit

Question 22

Curtail

Answer 22

To limit or reduce

“The attempts to curtail the power of the monarchy and aristocracy”

Question 23

Proscribe

Answer 23

to condemn, outlaw

“political factions attempted to proscribe dissenting voices”

Question 24

Insurgent

Answer 24

one who rebels or rises against authority

“The french revolution was full of insurgents”

Question 25

Purge

Answer 25

a removal of elements or members regarded as undesirable

” leaders initiated purges to remove enemies of the state

Question 26

Scarcity

Answer 26

the limited nature of society’s resources

“Scarcity of food and basic necessities became widespread”

Question 27

harangue

Answer 27

a long, strongly speech to public assembly

“Maximilien Robespierre was known for his fiery harangues”

Question 28

Bombastic

Answer 28

high-sounding but with little meaning

“revolutionary leaders used bombastic rhetoric to the crowds”