Multiple choice

What were Monsieur and Madame under Robespierre government called?

  1. Sir and Madam

  2. Mister and Mistress

  3. Citizen and Citizeness

  4. Dudes and Dames

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

During Robespierre's government and the Reign of Terror, aristocratic titles like Monsieur and Madame were abolished and replaced with Citizen and Citizeness to promote equality. This reflected the revolutionary ideal that all people were equal citizens of the nation, regardless of social class.