France Quiz

1) What is the capital city of France? Answer: Paris

2) Prehistoric art can be found in caves in one of the following: Lascaux, the Louvre, Giverny. Answer: Lascaux.

3) When was the Sorbonne founded? Answer: 13th century

4) Who helped the French drive the English out of France in 1450? Answer: Joan of Arc.

5) Where was Louis XIVs favourite palace? Answer: Versailles

6) What is commemorated on Bastille Day? Answer: the French Revolution

7) Which of the following was NOT a French possession in Indochina? Cambodia, Guadeloupe, Laos. Answer: Guadeloupe.

8) France had extensive African possessions - these included the countries of French West Africa. This federation consisted of Cote d'Ivoire, French Guinea (now Guinea), French Sudan (now Mali) and Senegal. Later members were the present-day countries of Benin, Burkina Faso, Mauritania and one other country. Name the country. Answer: Niger.

9) Who was the Free French leader during the Second World War? Answer: Charles de Gaulle.

10) The following statement describes France's entry to the European Economic Community (now the EU). Answer: France was one of the founders of the European Economic Community.

11) The development of Concorde, the supersonic airliner, was shared between France and another European country. Name the country. Answer: the United Kingdom.

12) Where is the film festival in France held? Answer: Cannes.

13) For what activity was the film star Bridget Bardot known in her later life? Answer: care of animals.

14) Who is the author of Les Miserables? Answer: Victor Hugo.

15) When did France host and win the FIFA World Cup? Answer: 1998.

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