French History
At which battle was Napoleon defeated?
Waterloo
What is the most common religion in france?
Catholicism
Where were French fries actually invented?
Belgium
What language family is french?
Romance language
What is the month the US celebrates French American Heritage Month
July
What is another name for France's Independence day?
Bastille day
What is the most popular sport in France?
Football (soccer)
What is the largest food train in France?
McDonald's
How many letters are in the French language?
26 letters
What was the gift from the French People commemorating the alliance of France and the US during the American Revolution?
Statue of Liberty
Who were the first inhabitants of France?
The Celts, celtic people known as the Gauls
In France, which side of the road do people drive on?
The right side
What is France's national food?
Pot-au-feu
What is the official name of France in French?
République française
What US city has a very French heritage?
New Orleans
Who was France founded by?
Clovis I, king of the Franks, is generally considered to be the founder of the French nation. It is from the Franks that France gets its name.
What is the National Anthem of France?
La Marseillaise
What is a shelled gastropod that is commonly eaten in France?
A snail
How many countries have French as their official language?
29 countries
What is the name of the organization that promotes French culture and language through over a hundred chapters in 45 states
Alliance Française
What is the government system of France?
A unitary state/semi-presidential republic
What is the motto of France?
“Liberté, égalité, fraternité”
How many cheeses are there in France?
Estimated nearly 1800
What percent of words in English come from French?
Nearly 40%
The French American Cultural Foundation was founded to strengthen the bonds that unite France and America. Where was foundation founded?
Washington D.C