Geography
What continent is France located in?
Europe
Which French king built the Palace of Versailles and is also known as the "Sun King"?
King Louis XIV
How do you say "hello" in French?
Bonjour
What is the national flower of France?
Iris
What is the most visited landmark in France?
The Eiffel Tower
What ocean is west of France?
The Atlantic Ocean
What year did the French Revolution begin?
1789
How do you say "how are you?" in French?
Comment ca va, comment allez-vous, etc
What is the national day of France? (Also marks the beginning of the French revolution)
Bastille day (July 14th)
This famous palace has the Hall of Mirrors
Palace of Versailles
Name one of the three most populous cities in France. (bonus points if you can name all three)
Paris, Marseille, and Lyon
Execution using this device became popular during the Reign of Terror.
Guillotine
What verb is used to express age?
Avoir
What is the national motto of France?
Liberté, égalité, fraternité (Liberty, equality, fraternity)
This museum holds the Mona Lisa
Louvre
What mountain range forms the natural border between France and Spain?
The Pyrenees
What French king was beheaded in 1793 during the French Revolution?
King Louis XVI
Translate the following sentence:
Le cheval court plus vite que l'enfant
The horse runs faster than the child
What is the national animal of France?
Gallic rooster
What landmark serves as a powerful symbol of French national pride which honors those who fought and died for France? (especially during the Revolutionary and Napoleonic wars)
Arc de Triomphe
What are the three major rivers in France?
The Loire, Seine, and Rhone
What battle marked the final defeat of Napoleon in 1815?
The Battle of Waterloo
What is the acronym DR & MRS VANDERTRAMP used for?
Irregular verbs that use the verb "etre" rather than "avoir" when conjugated in the passe compose
What is the national dish of France?
Pot-au-feu
Which animal was transported from Marseille to Paris in 1827 as a gift for King Charles X and was housed near what is now the Jardin des Plantes?
Giraffe