What event, marked by a storming of a prison, ignited the French Revolution?
Category: History · Difficulty: easy
Hint: It happens on July 14th every year.
Answer
Bastille Day
Explanation
Bastille Day celebrates the storming of the Bastille prison, symbolizing the uprising of the people.
This is an easy history riddle — a good one for children and beginners. The answer is Bastille Day.
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