Food
What is the most well known French pastry?
Croissant
Who rose through the military and crowned himself Emperor of the French?
Napoleon Bonaparte
Often called the "National Razor," what device is the physical embodiment of the French Revolution?
Guillotine
Which French museum is the largest art museum in the world?
The Louvre Museum
What famous river that runs through Paris and empties into the English Channel?
La Seine
According to French tradition, what course is typically served before dessert?
Who was the “Sun King” that was a symbol of absolute monarchy?
Louis XIV (14)
What is the most practiced religion in France?
(Roman) Catholicism
What French painter is known as the father of Impressionism?
Claude Monet
Because of its geographical outline, France is sometimes referred to as a polygon due to how many sides it has. What shape is France known as?
Hexagon (l’Hexagone)
By French law, a traditional baguette can only contain what four ingredients? (Any variation means it cannot legally be called a baguette)
Flour, water, yeast (or sourdough), and salt
On July 14, 1789, Parisian commoners stormed what prison to gather weapons?
The Bastille
What color on the French flag represents liberty?
Blue
What event was the Eiffel Tower constructed for?
The World’s Fair (1889)
What famous mountain range is a popular skiing destination and has the highest peak in Western Europe?
The Alps
What is the most consumed meat in France?
Chicken (same as the U.S.!)
Who was France in war against when Joan of Arc fought?
England in the Hundred Years’ War
What is the name of the World's largest bike race that finishes on the Champs-Élysées in Paris?
The Tour de France
Louis XIV’s dance teacher set the fundamental foot positions that form the basis of classical ballet today. How many positions are there?
5
What is the longest river in France?
The Loire
What French city is world-famous for its distinct mustard?
Dijon
Who was King of the Franks and then crowned Emperor of the Romans by the Pope on Christmas Day in 800 CE?
Charlemagne
What is ‘la bise’?
The traditional social greeting of kissing someone on the cheek
What monument was built to honor and commemorate the military victories of Napoleon’s Army?
The Arc de Triomphe
What are at least 4 of the 8 Nations that border France?
Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Monaco, Andorra, and Spain