FRANCE quiz
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Which European capital was called Lutetia in Roman times?
Its full name was Lutetia Parisiorum, Lutetia of the Parisii. The name probably comes from a Celtic root meaning swamp or marsh.
What was Maximilien Robespierre's profession?
In his native Arras he was known as a lawyer who defended the poor without charge. He later became leader of the Jacobins and died on the guillotine in 1794.
Since which century has Bastille Day been a national holiday in France?
You can be off by one century.
XIX century
The Bastille in Paris was stormed on 14 July 1789. It has been a national holiday in France since 1880.
Which country is the electronic music duo Daft Punk from?
The duo was formed in Paris in 1993. Among other things, it created the soundtrack for "Tron: Legacy".
What is the name of the French dish of chicken braised in wine?
The name litreally means "rooster in wine" – traditionally made with Burgundy wine. Bouillabaisse is a fish soup from Marseille, and ratatouille is stewed vegetables.
In which novel by Alexandre Dumas fils does Armand Duval appear?
The novel was first published in 1848.
Which country was the composer Hector Berlioz from?
He was born in 1803 in La Côte-Saint-André, near Grenoble.
Chambéry is the prefecture of which French department?
It is also the largest city in that department.
Which direction should you take from Lyon to Paris?
- North
- East
- South
- West
What is the longest river in France?
Which stylised flower is associated with France in heraldry and appears, among others, on the coat of arms of Paris?
The heraldic lily, called the fleur-de-lis, appears on the coats of arms of many departments of modern France.
Who wrote the 1968 novel "Belle du Seigneur"?
Who became the youngest president in French history in 2017?
Macron won the election as an independent candidate at the age of 39. He was re-elected in 2022. By virtue of his office, he is also co-prince of Andorra.
Who was president of France when Algeria declared independence in 1962?
Independence was proclaimed under the accords signed in Évian-les-Bains.
What was the name of Napoleon I's second wife?
She was Austrian and the mother of Napoleon II.
Who is credited with the words "Paris is well worth a Mass"?
He was the first king of France from the House of Bourbon.
In what year was France's first written constitution adopted?
You can be off by 30 years.
1791
It was adopted on 3 September, after the fall of the absolute monarchy.
How many of Philip IV the Fair’s sons were kings of France?
You can be off by 1.
3
The sons of Philip IV the Fair who were kings of France: Louis X the Quarrelsome, Philip V the Tall, and Charles IV the Fair.
Which country is DJ and producer David Guetta from?
He was born in 1967 in Paris.
In which years did Paris host the Summer Olympics?
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