French culture
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French food
French landmarks
100
True or false:
Paris is nicknamed 'The city of love'
False! It is actually nicknamed the 'City of Lights'
100
What are the colors on the French flag? (in French, drapeau français)
100
Guess the meaning of the French word baguette, referring to the bread
Little stick!
100
Who was coronated in the Notre Dame Cathedral?
Napoleon I
200
What is the currency of France?
Euros
200
Fun Fact, in 1789 when the citizens stormed the bastille, there were only 7 prisoners there.
Get the points by reciting the CC history sentence with your team.
200
True or False:
French fries were actually invented in France
False!
200
How many stories tall is the Eiffel Tower?
81 stories tall!
300
Fun Fact! Both the hot air balloon and the parachute were invented in France.
Pick someone from each team to ro-sham-bo for the points!
300
Name 2 famous French painters
(Results vary)
Three popular French painters:
-Monet
-Renoir
-Degas
300
True or False:
It is required for supermarkets to throw away extra food.
False. The government made throwing away all unsellable items illegal. So any extras have to be donated.
300
True or False:
the famous museum the Loureve used to be a fortress.
True!
400
True or False:
France had a king who only ruled for 20 minutes.
True! King Louis XIX abdicated the throne after only 20 minutes.
400
True or False:
France is boardering on the Dead sea.
False. The Mediterranean sea, the Bay of Biscay, and the English Channel are all bordering France.
400
True or False:
It used to be illegal to eat potatoes.
True! There was a ban on growing potatoes from 1748-1772 because they believed they caused leprosy and other diseases.
400
Wht is the name of the French castle that is no longer surrounded by dry land? (you can use google for half the points)
Mont St Michel.
500
True or False:
In France, it is legal to marry a Dead person.
True! Under certain circumstances, you can marry someone who is dead.
500
What sport is the Tour de France for?
Bicycling.
500
What is the national food of France? (No googling!)
Pot-au-Feu. A comfort dish with stewed meats and vegetables.
500
True or false:
The Eiffel Tower is nearly 500 years old!
False. The Eiffel Tower was completed in 1889, making the tower just over a hundred years old