Multiple choice

Historians estimate the numbers that died in the Reign of Terror in roughly what figures?

  1. hundreds

  2. thousands

  3. tens of thousands

  4. millions
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Historians estimate that between 17,000 and 40,000 people were executed or died in prison during the Reign of Terror. This makes 'tens of thousands' the most accurate range for the death toll. Options representing hundreds or thousands are too low, while millions is far too high for this period.

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