History
Louis XIX was the king of France for the shortest reign- how long?
20 minutes. He ascended to the throne following abdication of his father Charles X during the July Revolution of 1830. He abdicated in favour of his nephew who became the king- Louis Philippe 1
This cartoon follows the misadventures of 5 aliens who crash land on Earth and take refuge in the attic of a rental house
Les zinzins de l'espace
The French take their bread seriously. Baguettes have precise dimensions. What is a genuine measure?
55-65 centimetres in length
Did France ever win FIFA World Cup? If yes how many times? Mention the years
Twice - 1998 and 2018
What is the oldest bridge in Paris called?
Le Pont Neuf (New Bridge)
In which major battle di Jeanne d'Arc lead France to victory?- Orleans/ Toulouse/ Lyon
Orleans
This cartoon has become a cultural icon in FRance and Belgium. The series follows a courageous reporter and his loyal dog as they embark on thrilling adventures around the world
Les Aventures de Tintin
True or False- The Eiffel Tower grows taller every summer.
True. As the temperatures rise, the iron structure undergoes thermal expansion. It grows taller by approx 6 inches.
What is the most popular sport in France? What is the national team for this sport called?
Football, Les Bleus
True or False- The French eat snails, frog's legs and horsemeat. If yes, mention the approximate quantity
True. An average French person consumes atleast 500 snails every year
Which was never a French colony or occupied by the French?-
Andorra/ Senegal/ Morocco/ Ivory Coast/ Canada/ Haiti/ United States/ Saudi Arabia
United States
Originally written in French but gaining popularity after its adaptation into english, it tells the tale of a curious little monkey named George and his adventures with the man and the Yellow Hat
George le Petit Curieux
Which of these are Famous French inventions- Hot air balloon, the submarine, the parachute, pencil sharpener, Braille, Stethoscope, hair dryer, number plates, canned food
All of them
Which of the following sports is most closely associated with France and has a prestigious annual tournament held in Paris? Name the tournament
Cricket
Tennis
Baseball
Ice Hockey
Tennis, French Open (Roland Garros) The French Open is one of the four Grand Slam tournaments
In October 2023, what country known for its foie gras production became the only nation in Europe to institute a mass vaccination of millions of ducks against bird flu?
France
What is the French Motto?
Liberte, Egalite, Fraternite
This cartoon introduces viewers to a colourful and shape shifting family who embark on adventures while promoting friendship and acceptance. These iconic colourful blobs were brought to life by a Franco-American couple in the 1970s
Barbapapa
True or False- Croissants were created in France. If no then where?
False. They were actually invented in Austria. But the French perfected them. The Kipferl, which is the earliest ancestor of croissant was 1st created in the coffee shops of Vienna in the 13th century
This famous bicycle race has been held every July since 1903. How long does this last ? How many stages does it have? How much is the distance?
Tour De France, 3 weeks, 21 stages, 3500 km
What is April fool's day called in France
Le Poisson D'Avril
Where did France get its name?-
1. Francia trees used to line the Rhone river
2. Julius Caesar's wife was named Francia
3. The Franks used to rule the area
What was it called before that?
Who controlled the it before the French took over?
The Franks used to rule the area. Gaul. Romans
This cartoon series follows the adventures of a young elephant who becomes king of his own kingdom after experiencing life in the city
Babar, roi des elephants
True or False - Putting a Baguette upside down is lucky
False
What is Parkour? Who created it? Damion Saunier or David Belle? Is Free running a type of Parkour?
Parkour was not created by Damion Sounier. The origins of parkour can be traced back to the 1980s in France, but it was actually developed by David Belle and his group of friends, not Damion Sounier. David Belle is often credited as the founder of parkour, as he popularized and spread the discipline worldwide.
Free running is indeed a type of Parkour. Parkour is a discipline that involves moving quickly and efficiently through obstacles using only the human body (The obstacle Race). Free running is a variation of Parkour that incorporates more acrobatic and artistic movements, allowing for more freedom of expression. Both Parkour and free running share the same fundamental principles of efficient movement, overcoming obstacles, and adapting to one's environment. Therefore, the statement that free running is a type of Parkour is true.
Although often misattributed as a French invention owing to its name and history, what macabre beheading-device was actually first used in Ireland in 1307, over 450 years before it was first used in France?
Guillotine