French History Culture

60 questions

Which of the five French Republics lasted the longest, and for how many years did it endure?

Third Republic, 70 Years from 1870 to 1940.

which of the five French Republics lasted for the least amount of time, and for how long did it last?

Second Republic, 2 years

How many popes have come from France?

16

At least three famous French fashion designers

Coco Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Hurbert de Givenchey, Christian Dior, and Yves Saint Laurent.

List three things the French export to the United States

Wine, cheese, and luxury goods, Beauty Products, Fragrances, croissants, aircraft components

What region in France had the most castles to see?

Loire Valley

something that is a delicacy in France, but not typically eaten in the United States by most Americans

Rabbit, escargot (snails), frog legs, foie gras, Horse

What are Canada’s two official languages?

French, and English

Which two US states are considered historically Francophone?

Maine, Louisiana

What is the name of the town in France where Saint Bernadette reported to have seen the Virgin Mary?

Lourdes

what is France’s most popular sport?

Football (soccer)

In what year did the French pass a law that officially separated church and state?

1905

Five former colonies of France

Haiti, Senegal, Morocco, Vanatue, Algeria, The Congo

Has France yet had a female president?

No

Does France offer citizenship tests in languages other than French?

No

What is the difference between “eau de toilette” and “eau de parfum”?

Both are perfumes, eau de parfum is a stronger concentration than eau de toilette

Three works of art found that the Louvre in Paris

Venus De Milo, Mona Lisa, Nike, The Raft of the Medusa, Liberty Leading The People

What was the Louvre before it was converted to a museum

Fortress

The famous French sculptor whose most famous work is “The Thinker” statue?

Auguste Rodin

French artist who pioneered the field of “Found Art” (using everyday objects as art)

Marcel Duchamp

French singer whose most popular hit was “La Vie en Rose”

Edith Piaf

Who is the most successful French language singer of all time

Celine Dion

Largest City in Quebec?

Montreal

What does Bastille Day celebrate, on what date is it celebrated?

July 14th, it celebrates when the people revolted against the French monarchy, freed political prisoners from the Bastille (Prison)

What currency do the French currently use?

euro

Before they switched the currency, what the France’s currency for many years?

Franc

What island in North America gained its independence from France in the early 1800s?

Haiti

What three words constitute France’s official motto

Liberty, Equality, Fraternity (Brotherhood)

What term do we use to refer to the regime during World War 2 where th Nazis had control of much of France?

Vichy France

Who was Josephine Baker, and why was she so important?

A groundbreaking singer and actress, who also served as a spy for the Allired Forces during World War 2

Neighborhood in Paris known for its art and relation to Bohemian culture. The Moulin Rouge and Sacre Coeur can also be found there

Montmatre

What age can French teenagers obtain their driver’s licenses?

18

What is the name of the exam French high school students must take and pass before continuing to higher education?

The Bac

What is the name for France’s congress?

National Assembly

How is school lunch in France different than it is here in the United States (multiple possible answers)

It’s an hour long, students are served, food is fresh and healthy, lunch is considered a class in elementary school

Popular French president during World War 2/ also the person whose name is undr for France’s largest airport

Charles de Gaulle

Most French kings have which first name?

Louis

What is the name of the current French president?

Emmanuel Macron

What is the name of the name who engineered the Eiffel Tower?

Gustave Eiffel

Marie Antoinette’s Nationality

Austrian

Marie Antoinette’s Husband

Louis XVI

Second largest city in France

Marseille

Third Largest city in France

Lyon

Primary religions in France (2-3)

Christian/ Catholicism, Muslim, Atheist

How many French Republics have there been (iterations of democracy)

5

By far the most popular fast-food restaurant in France

McDonalds

Something invented by the French (multiple possible answers)

Metric System

French speaking region of Canada

Quebec

Four official French speaking countries in Western Europe, excluding France,

Belgium, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Monaco

Year of first French Revolution

1789

Popular method of execution during the Revolution and used until the 1970s

Guillotine

How many countries in Africa where French is an official language

21

Term length of a French president/ how many terms

5 years 2 terms

Population of France

64 million

French author who wrote The Hunchback of Notre Dame/ Les Miserables

Victor Hugo

How long it took to construct Eiffel Tower

2 years

What is the Moulin Rouge, and where is it.

A painting at the Louvre - A cabaret in Paris

How many weeks of paid vacation the French are entitled to by law, and how many weeks of paid vacation are Americans entitled to by law?

16 for France, 0 for USA

Name two famous French artists/ sculptors?

Monet & Maurice Ravel