Background Knowledge
What is the capital of France?
Paris
How high is the Eiffel Tower?
320 meters
Name a french instrument
French horn, accordion, french bagpipe, bombard, Vielle à Roue
Name a french fashion designer discussed in the presentation
Coco Chanel
Louis Vuitton
Christian Dior
Yves Saint Laurent
Name the 3 holidays discussed in the presentation
-Ascension Day
-Bastille Day
-Whit Monday
67.2 million
What is another name for the Eiffel Tower?
"The Iron Lady"
Who wrote the song "Papaoutai"?
Stromae
Fill in the blank: ___________ is also known as the "Sun King."
Louis XIV
True or False: Ascension Day is 40 days after Easter
True
What are the colors of the French flag?
Blue, white, red
Who did the Palace of Versailles belong to?
King of France
What did hair traditionally look like?
Men curled their hair and grew it past their shoulders.
What did the Corelle Collection by Christian Dior feature?
Glorious skirts, tiny waists, and a female figure
Name an ingredient in the dish: La Ratatouille
aubergines, courgettes, tomatoes, onions, peppers, herbs and garlic
What is the name of the French flag?
Tricolore
What was built alongside the Louvre Museum?
The Louvre Castle
True or false: Lace ruffles were replaced with long large collars.
False: Large collars were replaced with long lace ruffles.
Why did Coco Chanel introduce the loose free flowing design?
So that women could feel more comfortable in their clothing.
What is "Bastille"?
A prison that had become a symbol of Monarchy dictatorship
What year did France change its currency to Euros? What was the name of the currency before Euros?
2002 and Francs
True or false: The Louvre Museum is ranked #1 in France for the most amount of visitors per year.
False
The museum is ranked #1 GLOBALLY for the most amount of visitors per year.
What was considered "extravagant designs for men?"
Rhinegrave breeches, or long, loose, overly decorated pants ending just below the knee.
Fill in the blanks: ________ fashion dates back to the __th century when Louis ____ started dressing in a _____ style and _______ attire.
French, 17th, XIV, lavish, and exquisite
Where did croissants originate from?
Austria