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French Culture

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1. What is the name of the French space program?






2. Near What country is Lille






3. What fragrant purple flower is grown for the perfume industry in the south of France?






4. During Which century did Albert Camus write?






5. What are the four major rivers in France?






6. What is the total population of France?






7. During Which century did the Renaissance take place?






8. What is more ornate Gothic or Romanesque architecture?






9. What are the two most popular theme parks in France?






10. Which artist painted scenes from the Moulin Rouge?






11. How many departments are there in mainland France






12. Which king of France was known as the Sun King?






13. What is the French national motto that came as a result of the Revolution?






14. Where is Carcassonne






15. In which hand do the French usually hold the fork while eating?






16. What are the divisions of Paris called






17. At What age did Louis XIV begin running France?






18. What city has the biggest carnival in France every year?






19. Which French territory is off the coast of Canada






20. What is Orangina?






21. What types of food is Normandy famous for?






22. What has 4 legs - 2 long ears and tastes delicious in a stew?






23. How much do sponsors pay to participate in the Tour de France?






24. What is a famous French beef stew?






25. What is un centre commercial?






26. The Palace of Versailles is a monument to art of Which period?






27. Whose mistress was the Marquise de Pompadour?






28. Where is le Mus






29. Who did France beat in the 1998 World Cup to win it for the first time in the history of the competition?






30. How many paintings does the Louvre hold?






31. In western Europe - What is France the largest producer of?






32. Why was Marie Antoinette disliked by the French?






33. What is le Camembert?






34. What is the flavor of un macaron?






35. How do you most often eat oysters in France?






36. What is une douzaine d'hu






37. What is the Tour de France?






38. Who were the two most prominent scientists in early 20th century France?






39. What was the stage name of Jean-Baptiste Poquelin?






40. When did Algeria gain its independence from France?






41. Who designed the glass pyramid built in 1989 in the courtyard of the Louvre museum in Paris?






42. At what age do children go to le lyc






43. Near Which large city is Versailles located






44. Where is Biarritz






45. How many French speakers are there worldwide?






46. What is the French name for home cooking?






47. What amusement park in Paris is the equivalent to Disneyland






48. What kind of art is found at the Jeu de Paume?






49. For What is Grasse famous






50. From What origin are most Martiniquais and Guadeloup







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