Historical Overview of Paris

Flashcards based on a historical overview of Paris, covering its founding, notable figures, architectural constructions, and significant events leading up to the French Revolution.

The earliest settlement in Paris occurred when the __ tribe settled in Ile de la Cite between 250 and 225 BCE.

Parisii

The Roman troops, led by Julius Caesar, took the Gallic village and named it __ in 52 BCE.

Lutetia

Architectural remnants of the Roman era in Paris include the arena of __ and the ancient Roman baths.

Lutetia

The important medieval construction in Paris that began in the 12th century is the __ Cathedral.

Notre Dame

In 1450, a pack of __ entered Paris and were speared to death in front of the Notre Dame.

human-eating wolves

Notable architectural constructions of the 16th century in Paris include __ and Pont Notre Dame.

Pont Neuf

Francois Rabelais, born in __, was a writer who depicted Paris as a center of learning.

1494

Rabelais is the author of and , which portray Paris as a center of knowledge.

Gargantua; Pantagruel

In the 17th century, Louis the __ expanded the Louvre and was known as the Sun King.

14th

Louis the 15th, also known as the __, was adored initially but lost popularity due to wars and his mistress.

well-loved

Key figures of the French Revolution include Marie Antoinette, Louis the 16th, __, and Sans culottes.

Robespierre

The significant event marking the symbolic start of the French Revolution on July 14, 1789, is the __ of the Bastille.

fall

August 26, 1789, saw the declaration of the __ of Man and of the Citizen.

Rights

In Letter 22 of Montesquieu's 'The Persian Letters', Paris is described as __ and chaotic.

crowded

Montesquieu critiques the economy by saying the king convinces people that __ is money.

a piece of paper

In Montesquieu's view, the __ is seen as more powerful than the King, influencing thoughts with religious absurdities.

Pope

For Parisians, the favorite beverage that symbolizes social life is __.

coffee

In Charles Dickens' 'A Tale of Two Cities', the two cities contrasted are __ and Paris.

London

The panic among the French nobility was due to the unrest in Paris leading to a __ of confidence.

run

Foulon in Dickens' work symbolizes __, reflecting aristocratic cruelty and ignorance.

Marie-Antoinette