French History
A popular French sweet that is meringue-based confection made with egg white, icing sugar, granulated sugar, almond meal, and often food colouring is called what?
Macaron
Napoleon Bonaparte opted for its elongated shape so that soldiers could easily carry it. What type of bread is it?
la Baguette
What is the French for "have a good day"?
Bonne journée
Who painted the Mona Lisa?
Leonardo Da Vinci
Which city in France is the largest by area?
Paris
Which French monarch is alleged to have said ‘Let them eat cake’?
Marie Antoinette
As part of French tradition, a bean or small china fève (favor) is hidden in the cake.
Galette des Rois / King Cake
What is the word for ‘welcome’ in French?
Bienvenue
Who painted the Starry Night? Select the following artists Vincent Van Gough, Henri Mattisse, or Edgar Degas
Vincent Van Gough
What is the capital of France?
Paris
Which famous French general came from the island of Corsica?
Napoleon Bonaparte
How do you say I love you in French?
Je t'aime
In French culture it is common to greet someone by kissing them on the cheek. What is the French word for ‘kiss’?
La Bise
Why did Eugene paint Liberty Leading the people?
To commemorate the July Revolution of 1830
The tallest mountain in France? Mont Blanc, Mount Ventoux, or Gazon Du Fang
Mont Blanc
In which year did the French Revolution begin?
1789
Which type of wine is used in Boeuf Bourguignon? Burgundy, Merlot, or Champagne
Burgundy
Where is French originated from?
Latin
Paris is home to the famous painting, Mona Lisa, but in which museum does it hang?
The Louvre
The most famous monument in France is what?
The Eiffel Tower
Which French king is known for moving the seat of government out of Paris and to the Palace of Versailles?
Louis XIV
What type of food does the French eat the most compared with any other country in the world?
Cheese
One of the following is a well-known airport in Paris: Gaube, Bourget, Annecy ?
Bourget
What was Picasso's most Famous painting? select from the following three Guernica, Water Lilies, or the coronation of Napoleon
Guernica
France has a border with Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Spain and what other country?
Italy