Philosophers

Question 1

what were some of Voltaire’s occupations

Answer 1

writer, historian, and philosopher famous for his wit, his attacks on the established Catholic Church, and his advocacy of freedom of religeon, freedom of expression and separation of church and state

Question 2

what kinds of things did Voltaire write

Answer 2

he was a versatile writer. he wrote works in almost every literary form. he wrote plays, poems, novels, essays and historical and scientific works

Question 3

how many books and letters did he write

Answer 3

more than 20 000 letters and more that 2 000 books and pamphlets

Question 4

what kind of advocate was he

Answer 4

he was an outspoken advocate, despite the risk that placed him under the strict censorship laws of the time

Question 5

what did he use his works for

Answer 5

he was a satirical orator. he used his works to criticizeintolerance, religious dogma, and french institutions of his day

Question 6

who was Denis Diderot

Answer 6

he was the most prominent of the french encyclopaedists

Question 7

who was Denis Diderot educated by

Answer 7

the Jesuits. after refusing to enter one of the learned professions, he was sent away by his father. he came to Paris and lived from hand to mouth for a time before he became recognised as one of the most powerful writers of the day

Question 8

who was Maximilien Robespierre

Answer 8

he was a french lawyer and politician

Question 9

what is Robespierre best known for

Answer 9

he is one of the most influential figures of the French Revolution and the reign of terror

Question 10

who were some of the famous philosophers during the frnch revolution

Answer 10

Voltaire
Denis Diderot
Maximilien Robbespierre
Georges Danton

Question 11

what was Robespierre a member of

Answer 11

the estates general, the constituent assembly and the jacobin club. he was an outspoken advocate of the poor and of democratic institutions

Question 12

what did Robespierre oppose at the beginning of the revolution

Answer 12

war against Austri, he warned of the possibility of a military coup

Question 13

what did Robespierre play an important role in, even though he was against the death penalty

Answer 13

he played an important role in arguing for the execution of king Louis XVI, and the creation of the French Republic

Question 14

what did Robespierre campaign for

Answer 14

equality of rights and universal male suffrage in france, for price control on basic food commodities

Question 15

what did he successfully advocate

Answer 15

the abolition of slavery in the french colonies

Question 16

who did Robespierre join, and then later move against

Answer 16

Goeorges Danton, he moved against Danton because Danton was accused of corruption

Question 17

what group was he named a member of

Answer 17

the powerful Committee of Public Safety (launched by Georges Danton)

Question 18

when did the reign of terror end

Answer 18

shortly after Robespierre’s arrest and execution.

Question 19

what followed the end of the reign of terror and Robespierre’s death

Answer 19

a white terror, the political figures of the Thermidorian reaction who rose to power after Robespierre’s downfall, accused him of being the ‘soul’ of the Terror

Question 20

who was Georges Danton

Answer 20

french revolutionary leader and orator . he is often credited as the chief force in the overthrow of the monarchy and the establishment of the first French Republic

Question 21

what did Danton later become the president of

Answer 21

he became the first president of the Committee of Public Safety

Question 22

what lead to Danton’s death

Answer 22

his increasing moderation and eventual opposition to the Reign of Terror

Question 23

how did Danton die

Answer 23

by the Guillotine