How did revolutionary ideas circulate among people rather than only coming from above?

Correct answer: People read, listened, discussed, and joined public events

Revolutionary ideas did not spread only through orders from rulers. People read or heard newspapers, pamphlets, and speeches, debated them with others, and participated in clubs, meetings, and public events. Therefore, option A is correct. Option B is incorrect because people themselves actively spread and discussed revolutionary ideas, rather than merely receiving royal orders. Exam tip: For the French Revolution, remember press, debate, political clubs, and public meetings as key channels of ideas.