French-Culture Quiz

How many regions are there in “metropolitan” France? How many regions are there outside of metropolitan France (“across the sea”)?

Metropolitan France has 13 regions, and there are 5 overseas regions.

How many French regions are located in the Caribbean? (French: les Antilles)

2 French regions are in the Caribbean: Guadeloupe and Martinique.

Which languages are spoken in Martinique and Guadeloupe?

In Martinique and Guadeloupe, people speak French (official) and Creole (Antillean Creole).

Approximately how many islands are in the Caribbean (ballpark figure)?

The Caribbean has about 7,000 islands.

What was the date when Columbus made his first voyage to the Americas?

Columbus made his first voyage on August 3, 1492, and landed in the Americas on October 12, 1492.

What was the date that Columbus landed in Guadeloupe?

Columbus landed in Guadeloupe on November 4, 1493.

When was slavery abolished in France and the French colonies? Was this before or after the US abolished slavery?

Slavery was abolished in France and its colonies in 1848, before the US abolished it in 1865.

Is Guadeloupe a single island? What about Martinique? Is it a single island? What do you call a cluster of islands in French?

Guadeloupe is not a single island; it consists of several islands. Martinique is a single island. A cluster of islands is called an archipel in French

Describe the landscape and natural resources of Guadeloupe and Martinique.

Guadeloupe has volcanoes, rainforests, and beaches. Martinique has mountains, forests, and beaches. Both have fertile land, rich biodiversity, and natural resources like sugarcane and tropical fruits.

How would you say that Martinique and Guadeloupe compare to mainland France? In what ways are they similar and in what ways are they different?

• Similarities: Both are part of France, use French laws, currency (Euro), and institutions.

• Differences: Climate, culture, and geography—the Caribbean islands have a tropical climate and Afro-Caribbean influences, while mainland France has a temperate climate and European culture.

Can the inhabitants of Guadeloupe and Martinique vote in French elections? Why?

Yes, inhabitants of Guadeloupe and Martinique can vote in French elections because they are French citizens and their regions are fully part of France.

when did France arrive to Guadaloupe

In 1650 france arrived and established its first colony

what is the ‘‘DOM-TOM’’

Départements d'outre-mer, Territoires d'outre-mer wich are french overseas teritories

Which colonies are in the DOM-TOM

Guadaloupe,Martinique,Guyane,Mayotte,La reunion

What are other names for martinique

The Isle of Flowers and Island of Inguanas

Notable mountain in Martinique

Mountain Pele

Is it a volcano?

Yes, but not active