9th Class Social Science The French Revolution Question Bank 9th CBSE Social Science The French Revolution

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      The French Revolution popularised many symbols. Each symbol depicted some basic values. Mention such symbols and related values.                          

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                       (i) The Broken Chain Chain were used to fetter slaves. A broken chain symbolised the freedom from slavery. (ii) The Bundle of Rods or Fasces One rod can be easily broken, but not an entire bundle. It symbolises strength lies in unity. (iii) The Eye within a Triangle Radiating Light The all seeing eye stands for knowledge. The rays of the Sun will drive away the clouds of ignorance. It depicts knowledge removes ignorance. (iv) Sceptre It was a symbol of royal power. It depicted the power of autocracy. (v) Snake Biting its Tail to form a Ring This type of ring has neither beginning nor end. It is a symbol of eternity.                             (vi) Red Phrygian Cap It worn by a slave upon becoming free. It symbolises the freedom from  bondage or slavery. (vii) Blue-White Red These were the national colours of France. The use of these colours depicted nationalism. (viii) The Winged Woman Personification of  the law. It symbolised the power of law. (ix) The Law Tablet The law is the same for all and all are equal before if it symbolised equality and justice.


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