Rivers and Mountains
Geography Now!
Countries
Cities
Oceans
100
What is the name of the river that runs through Paris?
La Seine River
100
What did the host of the video say the shape of France looked like?
A teapot with feet
100
What is the smallest country to border France?
Le Luxembourg
100
In which city in France can you see the Mona Lisa?
Paris
100
Which ocean does France and New Hampshire share?
L'Ocean Atlantique/The Atlantic Ocean
200
What is the name of the longest French river?
La Loire River
200
The USA organizes itself into 50 states. What does France call it's smaller sections?
Regions.
200
What is the name of the large island that is located to the northwest of France?
The United Kingdom (England)
200
What is the capital of France?
Paris
200
Which sea is located to the south of France, and is almost completely surrounded by land? Because of this, it is typically saltier, warmer, and has milder tides than its feeder ocean, the Altlantic.
La Mer Mediterranee/The Mediterranean Sea
300
Which mountain range separates France and Spain and was named after a princess in Greek mythology who helped Hercules during one of his many quests?
Les Pyranees
300
France sells these misshapen things at a discount. And doesn't allow stores to throw them away if they don't sell.
Fruits and vegitables
300
Which country is southwest of France, was in a 24-year war with France, and finally found peace between the two countries with the Treaty of the Pyrenees in 1659?
L'Espagne/Spain
300
Which French city, found on the southern border, has the third largest metropolitan area in France after Paris and Lyon?
Marseille
300
Which sea surrounds the beaches of Nice in the Southeast of France that are known for the smooth pebbled beaches instead of sand like we are used to.
La Mer Mediterranee/The Mediterranean Sea
400
Which mountain range covers 15% of mainland France, is centrally located, and suitably named?
Le Massif Central
400
Bretagne, where Mademoiselle used to live, is known for their specialty crepes made with buckwheat flour. What are they called?
Gallettes
400
Which two countries border France, and also speak French?
La Belgique/Belgium and La Suisse/Switzerland
400
Which city is found on the southwestern coast of France, and is the world leading wine industry capital?
Bordeaux
400
Which island in the Mediterranean Sea is part of France?
La Corse/Corsica
500
Which mountain range is found on the border between France and Switzerland and holds the record for some of the highest peaks in Europe?
Les Alps
500
Which of the following proteins is NOT a part of a normal diet for a French person?
Beef, chicken, pork, lamb, fish, pheasant, duck, goose, rabbit, quail, moose, goat, venison, horse, frog, and snail.
Moose
500
Which country borders France to the northeast, and is home to the Black Forest, where the trees are so tall and thick, they block out most light down below?
L'Allemagne/Germany
500
Which city did Mademoiselle Dunn live in when she lived in France?
Rennes
500
Looking at your map, why do you think France has the nickname L’Hexagone?
Because France is surrounded by 2 coasts on the Atlantic ocean, one coast on the Mediterranean sea, and three borders with other countries totalling 6 sides. Hexagons have 6 sides.