French Geography
What is the capital city of France?
What long, crusty bread is commonly eaten in France?
Baguette
What famous revolution began in France in 1789?
The French Revolution
What famous museum is home to the Mona Lisa?
The Louvre
What sport is the Tour de France based on?
Cycling
What major river runs through Paris?
The Seine
What is a croissant classified as: bread or pastry?
Pastry
Who was the French emperor defeated at Waterloo?
Napoleon Bonaparte
What iconic tower was built for the 1889 World’s Fair?
Eiffel Tower
What French greeting involves touching cheeks?
La Bise
What mountain range forms the border between France and Spain?
The Pyrenees
What french dish is made of snails?
Escargot
What prison became a symbol of the French Revolution?
The Bastille
What French fashion city is known as a capital of style?
Paris
What popular French animated character is a small blue creature?
The Smurfs
What French region is famous for wine like Bordeaux and Champagne?
Bordeaux/Champagne
What French cheese shares its name with a color?
Brie (or Bleu)
What French national holiday is celebrated in July 14?
Bastille day
What French film festival awards the Palme d’Or?
Cannes Film Festival
What French company produces luxury brands like Louis Vuitton?
The LVMH
What island is located south of mainland France in the Mediterranean Sea?
Corsica
What multi-course French mean structure includes entree, plat, and dessert?
The gastronomic meal of the French
What motto means “Liberty, Equality, Fraternity?”
Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité
What art movement, including Monet, began in France?
Impressionism
What is France’s nickname in sports and culture (“__ Nation”)?
Bleu Nation (Les Bleus)