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French Culture

Subject : culture
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1. When did the first real school of French painting emerge?






2. What are cr






3. How does France's economy compare to the rest of the world?






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






5. Which came first - Romanesque or Gothic architecture?






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






7. Which state was a French territory until sold to the US in 1803?






8. What is the SNCF?






9. What is the French delicacy foie gras?






10. What is a famous French beef stew?






11. When do the Christmas holiday celebrations begin in France






12. What would you do at les Galeries Lafayette?






13. Which American trend has made its way to France and the French are very disapproving of it?






14. What type of cooking is called haute cuisine?






15. Which three French clothing designers first influenced the fashion trends?






16. What were the series of wars between the French and English that began in 1337?






17. What are des tripes






18. What nut is sold hot on the streets of Paris in winter?






19. What type of shoes was invented in France 400 yrs ago?






20. What is une douzaine d'hu






21. Protestantism came to France during the 1500s. Those Who converted were called...?






22. Who had Versailles built to its present day splendor?






23. What is the name of the baby that French President Nicolas Sarkozy and (Italian model and actress) wife Carla Bruni had in October 2011?






24. What are the divisions of Paris called






25. Where is Nice






26. What are Europe's tallest mountains bordering France and Italy?






27. Who are the two most famous Cubist Artists?






28. Why was Marie Antoinette disliked by the French?






29. What is un rago






30. What was Grace Kelly's profession before she married Prince Rainier de Monaco?






31. Who composed Bol






32. Olives grow in southern France during Which season of the year






33. Who invented the process of pasteurization?






34. Which transportation system in France is among the most modern and efficient in the world?






35. What is a lyc






36. Where would you find un chauffe-eau?






37. On What kind of bottle would you find the word brut?






38. What was the Roman (Latin) name for Paris?






39. What types of business attire did the French create?






40. What is un petit beurre?






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






42. What do children learn in preschool






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






44. When did Joan of Arc become Saint Joan?






45. What is le Figaro?






46. Who was the first national hero of France?






47. Who was imprisoned at the Conciergerie?






48. When did le can-can enjoy popularity?






49. Near What country is Lille






50. At What meal are eggs eaten?