History
What makes the Mona Lisa so famous?
A) It is the largest painting in the world.
B) It was painted with real gold.
C) It shows the Eiffel Tower in the background.
D) It has a mysterious smile.
D) It has a mysterious smile.
What is the largest country in Western Europe by land area?
A) Germany
B) France
C) Spain
D) Italy
B) France
Where is the Eiffel Tower located?
A) Paris, France
B) London, England
C) Rome, Italy
D) Madrid, Spain
A) Paris, France
What is the name of the long, crispy French bread that is soft inside?
A) Baguette
B) Ciabatta
C) Pita
D) Sourdough
A) Baguette
What is one reason French is an important language?
A) It is the oldest language in Europe.
B) It is only spoken in France.
C) It is an official language of the United Nations.
D) It has the shortest alphabet.
C) It is an official language of the United Nations.
Which of these countries does NOT share a border with France?
A) Spain
B) Germany
C) Italy
D) Portugal
D) Portugal
What is French one of the official languages of?
A) The Olympic Games
B) The European Union
C) The United Nations
D) The World Cup
C) The United Nations
How many types of cheese does France have?
A) Over 100
B) Around 500
C) Over 1,000
D) Exactly 250
C) Over 1,000
Where is the Eiffel Tower located?
A) Paris, France
B) Berlin, Germany
C) New York, USA
D) Tokyo, Japan
A) Paris, France
Where is Mont Blanc, the highest peak in Europe, located?
A) The French Alps
B) The Rocky Mountains
C) The Pyrenees
D) The Ural Mountains
A) The French Alps
Why is Paris known as a fashion capital?
A) It has the most clothing stores in the world.
B) It is where jeans were first made.
C) People in Paris wear only designer clothes.
D) It is home to famous designers and fashion shows.
D) It is home to famous designers and fashion shows.
What are savory crêpes, often filled with cheese, ham, or eggs, called?
A) Croissants
B) Tartes
C) Macarons
D) Galettes
D) Galettes
What does Bastille Day celebrate?
A) The discovery of France
B) The start of the French Revolution
C) The end of World War II
D) The opening of the Louvre Museum
B) The start of the French Revolution
Why do tourists enjoy boat rides on the Seine River?
A) To catch fish
B) To go swimming
C) To visit islands
D) To see famous landmarks
D) To see famous landmarks
What does Bastille Day celebrate?
A) The start of World War I
B) The beginning of the French Revolution
C) The signing of the French Constitution
D) The building of the Eiffel Tower
B) The beginning of the French Revolution
What unusual food do people in France eat as a delicacy?
A) Frog legs
B) Escargots (snails)
C) Octopus
D) Sea urchins
B) Escargots (snails)
Why is Paris known as a fashion capital?
A) It is home to famous designers and fashion shows.
B) People in Paris only wear designer clothes.
C It has the largest clothing stores in the world.
D) Paris invented blue jeans.
A) It is home to famous designers and fashion shows.
Which three major bodies of water border France?
A) The Pacific Ocean, Black Sea, and Arctic Ocean
B) The Baltic Sea, Indian Ocean, and Red Sea
C) The Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean Sea, and English Channel
D) The North Sea, Caribbean Sea, and Caspian Sea
C) The Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean Sea, and English Channel
Where is the Mona Lisa displayed?
A) The British Museum
B) The Metropolitan Museum
C) The Vatican Museums
D) The Louvre Museum
D) The Louvre Museum
Which famous French dessert has a crunchy, caramelized sugar topping?
A) Tarte Tatin
B) Mousse au Chocolat
C) Crème Brûlée
D) Éclair
C) Crème Brûlée