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100

What was the one major city our group visited 

Paris

100

Which of our sites best fits this description:

  • Religious symbol of Roman-Catholicism in France,

  • Good example of cultural landscape, and how religion shapes built environment

Notre-Dame

100

Where were french fries originally made?

Belgium

100

What French-inspired movie did this quote come from:

"Beauty and the Beast"

Beauty and the Beast, inspired by French princess

100

What baked food is so important to French culture that there's actually a low about how it's made?

Baguette.

French law says that a "traditional" baguette must only be made with four ingredients: flour, water, salt, and yeast! 

200

What did we do for the one day we spent completing a service project in a rural town?

Volunteer Project in Chérence (Rural Community Service)

200

Fill In The Blank

Symbolizes French military victories due to history in war. Creates a sense of __________ amongst people.

ANSWER OPTIONS: (Religion, Centripetal Forces, Nationalism, World City, and Multinational State)

Nationalism

200

Which movie is this quote from:

“I want to see the floating lights!”

(American made movie, French inspired)

Tangled

200

What French-inspired movie did this quote come from:

"Anyone can cook, but only the fearless can be great."

Ratatouille

200

What animal once had a formal job in the French military, complete with a medal and a mini uniform?

Pigeon

Carrier pigeons were officially used by the French army—and one heroic pigeon even saved an entire battalion!

300

What are the two adventure/unique physical environment sites we went to.

  • Parc Naturel Régional du Vexin Français

  • Place de la concorde

300

Paris is a ______ because of its global influence concerning Culture, Fashion, Economics

ANSWER OPTIONS: (Religion, Centripetal Forces, Nationalism, World City, and Multinational State)

World City

300

Which historical landmark symbolizes French military victories in war, and was built as remembrance for those who fought and died during WWI. 

L’Arc De Triomphe

300

What French-inspired movie did this quote come from:

"Faster than fast, quicker than quick. I am Lightning."

Cars 2

300

In France, what unusual thing do people sometimes kiss—not for love, but for luck—especially in folklore.

A frog.

Thanks to fairy tales like "The Frog Prince," kissing frogs became a quirky symbol in stories and jokes!

400

What were the four unique cultural sites we visited?

  • Eiffel tower

  • Louvre museum

  • Notre-Dame

  • La Galerie Dior

400

La Galerie Dior resembles which Geography Theme (best)?

out of Religion, Centripetal Forces, Nationalism, World City, and Multinational State

(3 possible answers)

Multinational State, World City, or Centripetal Forces

400

What AP Geography theme matches this location BEST:

Notre-Dame

(options include Religion, Centripetal Forces, Nationalism, World City, and Multinational State)



Religious


400

What French-inspired movie did this quote come from:

"Not in death, but just in sleep, the fateful prophecy you'll keep. And from this slumber you shall wake, when true love's kiss, the spell shall break."

Sleeping Beauty

400

What Disney movie was inspired by a French fairy tale written in the 1600s by Charles Perrault?

Sleeping Beauty.

The French version of the story is called "La Belle au bois dormant" and is older than the Brothers Grimm version.

500

What were the two historical sites we visited?

  • Palace of versi

  • L'arc de triomphe

500

Define centripetal force

any factor that unifies a state or nation, promoting stability, strengthening national identity, and fostering a sense of solidarity among its people

500

Which movie is this quote from:

“Have courage and be kind”

(American made movie, French inspired)

Cinderella

500

What French-inspired movie did this quote come from:

"Ladies do not start fights, but they can finish them!"

The Aristocats

500

What Pixar movie about cooking rats takes place in Paris and made millions of Americans suddenly want to eat fancy French food?

Ratatouille

The move made French cuisine—and rats in chef hats—surprisingly popular.

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