History and Politics
True or False: The Romans ruled France for a period of time.
True! Julius Caesar conquered France.
Monet's first name.
What is "Claude"?
What is the Seine, Rhine or Rhône?
A popular kind of bread in France.
What is a baguette?
The official language in France.
What is French?
A general who became leader of France in 1799.
Who is Napoleon Bonaparte?
The city where Monet lived when he left France.
One of the mountain ranges in France (name any)
What are the Alps, Pyrenees, or Massif Central?
True or False: French cooking is known and respected around the world.
True!
The colors of the French flag.
What are red, white, and blue?
The Roman name for France.
What is Gaul?
The artistic movement that Monet started.
What is Impressionism?
The ocean that borders France to the west.
A dessert made with caramel sauce and sliced fruit.
What is tarte tatin?
True or False: France only had an impact on European culture, not worldwide culture.
False! France has had a cultural impact on many countries around the world.
A war that, despite its name, actually lasted for 116 years.
What is the Hundred Years War?
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Monet's wife and Jean's mother.
Who is Camille?
One of France's more unusual foods.
What is escargot (or snails)?
True or False: France is the second-most diverse country in Europe.
False! France is the MOST diverse country in Europe.
The two-person team that leads France today.
Who are the Prime Minister and the President?
The river that Monet lived by.
The height of Europe's tallest mountain peak, Monte Blanc.
What is 4,810m tall?
The tool used to make the hard topping of creme brulee.
What is a broiler or kitchen torch?
True or False: The French value natural land and try to protect it.
True! France keeps many natural areas free from buildings and human development.