Just for fun: History of France

Diksha

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Trou aux Biches, Pamplemousses

Diksha

16 October 2019 09:05:35

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Diksha

16 October 2019 09:05:35

4832

Trou aux Biches, Pamplemousses

Hello everyone,

Whether you're a history buff or not, here's a chance to learn about the history of France. Below are a few trivia questions to test whether you have the correct facts.

1. Name 3 iconic monuments/structures in France
2. What is the name of the national anthem? When and by whom was it created?
3. Name 2 eminent national historical figures
4. When is the national day celebrated in France?
5. Which are the most important turning points in the French history?

Thanks for participating,
Diksha

ladivo779

23 October 2019 12:20:55

ladivo779

23 October 2019 12:20:55

As far as I know:

1. La tour Eiffel, L'arc de triomphe, le Louvre (could include Palace de Versailles)
2. La Marsellaise
3. Napoloen Bonaparte, Charles de Gaulle
4. Also known as Bastille day, on 14th July
5. The French revolution, Liberation from Nazi Germany's occupation

Neutralview

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Member since 24 October 2019

Neutralview

24 October 2019 02:20:31

Neutralview

24 October 2019 02:20:31

1/ The Tour Eiffel, Arc de Triomphe, Champs Elysées, Musée du Louvre
2/ La Marseillaise
3/ Napoleon & Charles de Gaulle
4/ 14 Juillet
5/French revolution, Charlemagne, the reign of Louis XI, etc...

phipiemar

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Member since 01 May 2013

Comblain-au-Pont, Wallonia

phipiemar

25 October 2019 10:01:34

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phipiemar

25 October 2019 10:01:34

4733

Comblain-au-Pont, Wallonia

Hello Diksha,

Let's go for a fun version of the history of France. But a version with a certain level anyway ...

1. Name 3 iconic monuments/structures in France
- Mont Saint-Michel
- Grottes de Lascaux
- Hospices de Beaune

2. What is the name of the national anthem? When and by whom was it created?
- La Marseillaise written by Rouget de Lisle in 1792.
- But there is also another song in the heart of a lot of French of a certain age. It is the "Chant des partisans" written by Anna Marly in 1943.

3. Name 2 eminent national historical figures
- Louis Pasteur
- Abbé Pierre

4. When is the national day celebrated in France?
- 14 July

5. Which are the most important turning points in the French history?
- Foundation by Richelieu of the French Academy in 1635
- Pasteur's creation of the principle of methodical vaccination.
- Election of Nicolas Sarkozy then François Hollande and finally Emmanuel Macron. Since those blessed days, the French have so many problems that they never created new jokes about the Belgians ...

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