What was the significance of the Bastille in French society prio

What was the significance of the Bastille in French society prior to the event?
A、It was a royal palace.
B、It was a prison for common criminals.
C、It housed political prisoners and was a symbol of the monarchy's despotic power.
D、It was a military fortification protecting Paris.
【正确答案】：C
【题目解析】：It housed political prisoners and was a symbol of the monarchy's despotic power.