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French Culture

Subject : culture
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1. Where is le pays basque






2. How many people live in metropolitan Paris?






3. By 1942 Who had taken control over the entire country of France?






4. What kind of fruits are grown in Corsica?






5. With Which school of literature is Victor Hugo often associated?






6. Which ingredient is essential in Proven






7. Why is Sainte H






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






9. During World War II - What percentage of France's factories - machinery and transportation systems were lost?






10. What is the highest point in France?






11. How long is the presidential term in France?






12. Near What country is Bayonne






13. What is the plateau de fromages?






14. What fruit is used in Kirsch?






15. France's North American Colony - Louisiana - was sold to the US. What was the sale called?






16. What type of mushrooms are grown underground and are the size of golf balls?






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






18. What is la viande chevaline?






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






20. What is France's most important national resource






21. Which holiday celebrated in the US began in France 450 yrs ago?

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22. What did France lose in the Franco-German war of 1870-1871?






23. What percentage of France's total area is covered by woods and forests






24. Which of Ernest Hemingway's books portray life in Paris between the two world wars?






25. How many paintings does the Louvre hold?






26. ARIANE launchers are used mainly to send What into space?






27. What is the main ingredient in p






28. What would you do at a patinoire?






29. What is la C






30. From What origin are most Martiniquais and Guadeloup






31. What French cartoon detective is the subject of a new Steven Spielberg movie??






32. Where did Paris get its name from?






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






34. Who was the first great writer in France?






35. During Which century did Albert Camus write?






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






37. Who was Louis Lumi






38. What kind of composer was Debussy?






39. What was Louis Pasteur's most important vaccine?






40. Which artist cut off his ear?






41. When did the allies land in Normandy?






42. What French island is located in the Mediterranean






43. What is une langue de veau?






44. Is un centim






45. What type of sports do many of the French prefer?






46. Where was Napoleon Bonaparte born?






47. What are des fruits de mer?






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






49. What was the object of a controversial retirement bill passed through the Assembl






50. When do the Christmas holiday celebrations begin in France