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French Culture

Subject : culture
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1. Who did France join in declaring war on Germany - Which began WWII?






2. Which musicians were prominent the early 19th century?






3. What kind of animal is used to snuffle out wild mushrooms and truffles?






4. What structure was built in Paris in 1889 by Alexandre Gustave Eiffel?






5. Who wrote Gargantua and Pantagruel?






6. How many m






7. What is France's most important national resource






8. How long is the presidential term in France?






9. When did France end nuclear testing?






10. What fabric dye originated in France - but is very much part of American culture?






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






12. What did Paul Verlaine write?






13. What very famous writer was born in Nantes?






14. What is now found at La place de la Concorde






15. Where was a papal palace built in France






16. Why is Sainte H






17. What is Brittany know for?






18. What is the French for high school?






19. What country does the World Health Organization frequently name as the world's best overall health care provider?






20. What new d






21. What time is the main meal served in France?






22. Where were the kings of France crowned for hundreds of years






23. What types of industry are most prominent in Toulouse - France?






24. What is an international organization of over 50 member states or countries where there is a notable affiliation with French language or culture?






25. What would you do at a patinoire?






26. What did l'






27. The French invented the coffee pot How many years ago?






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






29. How long does the car race at Le Mans last?






30. Which museum was originated by Louis XIV?






31. For What is Grasse famous






32. What is Orangina?






33. Who are the two most famous Cubist Artists?






34. When is the French labor day?






35. Of What school of philosophy was Jean-Paul Sartre a major representative?

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36. Prior to the Roman invasion - What was the language of the French?






37. What is la viande chevaline?






38. What is the main ingredient in p






39. What is sold in une charcuterie?






40. What French island is located in the Mediterranean






41. The Man in the Iron Mask was the supposed twin brother of Which French king?






42. Where would you find un chauffe-eau?






43. Who was made emperor in 800 AD?






44. Who launched the first hot air balloon in 1783?






45. Who was the cardinal Who served as regent for Louis XIII?






46. When was the first men's Tour de France held?






47. What is a Michelin book?






48. How long ago did the two Frenchmen Joseph Nic






49. What was the profession of the man Who invented Champagne?






50. Who is considered the greatest writer of fables in France?