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| What mountains separate France from Spain? |
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| La Balance, Le Verseau, and Le Belier refer to what? |
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| What is the equivalent of a French grade to an American "C"? |
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| When did women gain the right to vote in France? |
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| Who is the founder of modern chemistry? |
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| What is the current population of France? |
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| What is the Tour de France? |
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| What is the longest river in France? |
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| What does a Frenchman say if someone sneezes? |
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A vos souhaits
(ah voh sway) |
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| What are Chambord, Chenonceaux, and Blois? |
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| Chateaux de la Loire Vallee |
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| What two languages are spoken in Brittany? |
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| Name the largest city on the French Riviera. |
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| What French author wrote, "Candide"? |
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| Lyon is famous for what industry? |
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| New Orleans is named for which French leader? |
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duc d'Orleans
(duke of Orleans) |
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Eagle -> U.S
as
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| What are the three most visited tourist sights in Paris? |
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| Tour Eiffel, Notre-Dame, et Louvre |
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| What is the Tour d'Argent? |
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| Where is the Palace of the Popes found? |
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| Where did Monet live and work? |
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| What was the Roman name for Paris? |
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| Who was the first president of the 5th republic? |
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| Which French scientist is famous for his underwater explorations? |
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| Who was the 3rd president of the 5th Republic? |
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| What is the area around the Sorbonne called? |
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| When did the Paris subway open? |
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| Which French author wrote "L'Etranger"? |
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| Which French scientists discovered radium? |
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| Which century was known as the Renaissance? |
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| What do the French call a school for four year olds? |
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| La Bretagne and La Normandie are located in what area of France? |
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| What is the name of the French rocket used in the space program? |
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| Who is the current U.S. ambassador to France? |
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| When do the French celebrate "La Fete des Rois"? |
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January 6
(Epiphany/King's Day) |
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| Name the body of water between France and England? |
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April Fool's -> Americans
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| Where would you go to see a classic play in Paris? |
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| How long is the term of office for the president? |
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| What is the salt water portion of the Garonne River called? |
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In France, what is the word for the meal eaten around 4:00p?
(snack) |
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| Name the two French islands in the Caribbean. |
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| Martinique and Guadeloupe |
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| Who lives in the Palais de l'Elysee? |
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| What is the symbol of the Napoleonic Dynasty? |
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| When did the Allies invade Normandy in World War II? |
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| Name two Frenchman who founded St.Louis? |
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| What is the symbol of the Bourbon Dynasty? |
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| What is the Palais Bourbon? |
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| Who founded the French Academy in 1634? |
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| Which French ruler insisted on religious freedom for all the French people? |
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| Which century was known as the Age of Enlightenment? |
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| If you told a child "fais dodo", what would you want him to do? |
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| Brie, Camembert, Roquefort are what kind of products? |
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| Who was the 5th president of the 5th republic? |
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| Which two tenses utilize the same stem? |
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| Who is the only French king to be sainted? |
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| Who is the first woman member of the Academie Francaise? |
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| Which island in the Mediterranean is a department of France? |
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| What does a frenchman say when he begins to eat? |
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| Who is the current president of France? |
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| In which famous cemetery are buried many great writers of France? |
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| What is the chief city of Anjou? |
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| What was the motto of the French Revolution? |
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| Liberte - Egalite - Fraternite |
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| Which century was known as the Age of Classicism? |
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| Where can you buy stamps in France besides the post office? |
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| Where in Paris is the Cathedral of Notre Dame located? |
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| Which French ruler sold the Louisiana Territory? |
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| Where did D-Day take place? |
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| What famous festival is held in Cannes every spring? |
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| Who was the first king of France? |
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| Name a tourist attractions in Normandy. |
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| What is the most famous product of the province of Guyenne(Aquitaine)? |
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| Jean-Marie Le Pen is French politian of the extreme right. Name his party. |
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| Who was the 2nd President of the 5th Republic? |
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| What is the date for the Treaty of Versailles? |
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| What Louis was Louisiana named for? |
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Broadway -> New York
as
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What is NOT a Romance language?
Portuguese
Swiss
Italian
Romanian |
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| Whose ideas inspired the authors of the American Constitution? |
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Montesquieu
(Separation of Powers) |
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| Name the cake-type dessert served on "King's Day". |
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| Which French river flows into the Mediterranean? |
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| Who said, "L'Etat c'est moi"? |
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| Name two engineering projects that Gustave Eiffel helped develop? |
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| The Eiffel Tower and the Statue of Liberty |
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| Who ruled France when George Washington was president? |
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| What is the highest mountain in France? |
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| What does Baton Rouge mean? |
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| Who wrote the music/lyrics for "Carmen"? |
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| Who invented the system of reading for the blind? |
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Louis Braille
He simplified 6-dot version of Charles Barbier's 12-dot idea. |
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| Several states in the United States have french-named capitols. Name two. |
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| Baton Rouge and Des Moines |
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| Who is the patron saint of the city of Paris? |
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| As a type, what are le manteau, la chemise, le blouson, and la robe? |
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| Where was Marie Antoinette imprisoned? |
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| How many members are there in the Academie Francaise? |
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| For what industry is the Cote d'Azur famous? |
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| Which city is the center for mountain climbing in France? |
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| What river flows through Paris? |
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| What is under the Arc de Triomphe? |
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| the tomb of an unknown soldier |
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| Where are the most famous cave paintings in France? |
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| What are the first two lines of La Marseillaise? |
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Allons enfants de la patrie,
le jour de gloire est arrive |
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| Which french statesman helped to found the United States? |
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| What does a student mean when he says he's in "terminale"? |
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| In which region did Paul Cezanne paint? |
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| What is the them of Satre's "No Exit" |
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Departement d'Outre-Mer
(Over-seas "country") |
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A 2 cylinder car
(2 horsepower) |
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| What Parisian edifice is known for its stained glass windows? |
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| Which 17th Century author wrote fables? |
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| What Frankish king was crowned Holy Roman Emperor in 800 A.D.? |
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| What region in the south of France is home to many Roman monuments? |
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| What island country does the poet, Aime Cesaire, come from? |
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| Who was the musician who collaborated with Moliere? |
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| What was the profession of the man who invented champagne? |
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| In the 1300's, what was the color the queen wore for mourning? |
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| When did black become the color for mourning? |
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| When did the Can Can enjoy popularity? |
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| How old was Marie Antoinette when she married Louis XVI? |
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| During which century did the Renaissance take place? |
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| Which came first: Romanesque or Gothic architecture? |
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| Where is Napoleon buried? |
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| Who was Jeanne d'Arc sold to? |
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| Name the 4 mountain ranges in France. |
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| Pyrenees, Alps, Jura, et Vohj |
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| Name the 5 major rivers in France. |
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| Seine, Loire, Rhone, Rhine, et Garonne |
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| Where were thousands guillotined during the French Revolution? |
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| On what river is Arles situated? |
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| Where is Le Pont du Gard locaed? |
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| What cathedral is known as the most perfect style gothic church? |
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| What river marks the symbolic division between North and South in France? |
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| Who designed the garden of Versailles? |
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| What is the biggest chateau of the Renaissance? |
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| How many regions does France have? |
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| How many departments does France have? |
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| How many empires has France had? |
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| How many republics has France had? |
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| What king revoked the Edict of Nantes? |
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| Who was the cardinal under Lois XIII? |
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| Who was cardinal under Louis XIV |
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| In what century did the Frankish society begin to develop in France? |
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| What historical even ended the Ancien Regime? |
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| When did the Bourgeoisie rise to power in France? |
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| What percentage of people belonged to the aristocracy under the Ancien Regime? |
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| Which Queen of France initiated la societe courtoise in the 12th century? |
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| What Renaissance writer is authore of Les Essais? |
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| Which French philosopher wrote, "Je pense donc je suis"? |
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| Name the three largest cities in France. |
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| What king was guillontined in 1793? |
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| What colonial war did General de Gaulle help to end? |
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| Who was the head of the collaborative government under the Nazis? |
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| Where was the capital of the collaborative government under the Nazis? |
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| What Queen instigated the massacre of Protestants on Saint Bartholomew's Day? |
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| At the beginning of the 20th century, Paris became an important center of what? |
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| Who is the principal figure associated with Surrealism in France? |
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| Who is the principal musical composer of late 19th century France? |
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| Who painted the famous impressionist work, Le Dejeuner sur l'herbe? |
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| What 19th century writer is the author of Notre Dame de Paris |
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| What 19th century poet wrote Les Fleurs du Mal? |
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| Who is the father of French Romanticism? |
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| Who is the primary woman philosopher associated with Existentialism? |
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| Who conquered France in 58B.C.? |
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| What test do French students have to take to get into college? |
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| Who has been the only woman premier ministre under the 5th republic? |
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| Where did France get its name? |
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from the Francs
(Germanic invaders) |
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| Who was responsible for the building of the Arc de Triomphe? |
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| Which style of architecture has a pointed arch? |
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| Which architecture is more ornate: Gothic or Romanesque? |
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| What would you find on the Champs-Elysees on July 14? |
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| Where was the final defeat of Napoleon? |
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| What invention advanced the life in the Middle Ages the most? |
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| What was the original purpose of the Louvre? |
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| palace of the kings of France |
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| What animal does John the Baptist usually hold on Statues? |
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| What did Napoleon's Code Civil of 1804 say about women? |
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| They are inferior to their husbands. |
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| What did the French Constitution establish for women in 1946? |
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| In what year did the Revolution begin? |
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| Where was Joan of Arc burned at the stake? |
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| On which river were most of the Renaissance chateaux built? |
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| Who was the great king of the 16th century? |
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| What chateau is built across the river Cher? |
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| Where was the first French biscuit plant? |
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| The man who invented moving pictures |
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| What is the symbol of Loius XII? |
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| What war leader was chief of the army at age 26? |
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| What is the oldest structure in Paris? |
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| Which group of people were the first to plant grape vines? |
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| Who is the first national hero of France? |
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| Who was Marie Antoinette's husband? |
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