Just for fun: History of France

Diksha · 2019-10-16T09:05:35+02:00

Explore France's rich history through trivia! Test your knowledge about monuments, anthem, figures, and key events in everyday life.

Diksha Moderator

Member since 01 September 2017

DikshaModerator16 October 2019 07:05:35

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Hello everyone,

Whether you聮re a history buff or not, here聮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 Guest

ladivo779Guest23 October 2019 10:20:55

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 Member

Member since 24 October 2019

NeutralviewMember24 October 2019 00:20:31

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

phipiemar VIP Member

Member since 01 May 2013

phipiemarVIP Member25 October 2019 08:01:34

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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
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2. What is the name of the national anthem? When and by whom was it created?
- 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 "" written by Anna Marly in 1943.

3. Name 2 eminent national historical figures
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4. When is the national day celebrated in France?
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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 Fran莽ois Hollande and finally Emmanuel Macron. Since those blessed days, the French have so many problems that they never created new jokes about the Belgians ...