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What are names of cities in France?Marseille, Lyon, Bordeaux, Nantes

Marseille, Lyon, Bordeaux, Nantes

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emperor of France who conquered a lot of territory but was defeated by the English at the Battle of Waterloo

Napoleon

100

Charles de Gaulle

Who was the most famous president of France who led the resistance to German occupation during WWII? (What is named after him in Paris?)

100

the currency used in France

euro

100
the guillotine
What was used to execute people during the French Revolution? (How did it work? Why was it invented?)
200

What are the major rivers in France?

the Loire, the Seine, the Rhône, the Rhine, the Garonne

200
a famous stage musical performed, recently made into a movie, based on a novel written by Victor Hugo
What is Les Mis (Les Misérables)? (Who were some of the actors in the movie?)
200
July 14, 1789
When did the French Revolution begin? (What was the event that it commemorates?)
200
Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, and, of course, French
What are some Romance languages (languages based on Latin)?
200
the Metro
What is the subway system in Paris called?
300

What are the countries that border France?Spain, Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Luxembourg, Belgium

Spain, Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Luxembourg, Belgium

300

Marcel Marceau

Who was a famous French mime known all over the world?

300

What are the colors of the French flag?

blue, white, and redWhat are the colors of the French flag?

300

What is the largest and most famous museum in Paris?the Louvre

the Louvre

300
The Mona Lisa
What is a famous painting in the Louvre? (Artist?)
400

What are mountain ranges in France?the Vosges, the Jura, the Alpes, the Massif Central, the Pyrenees

the Vosges, the Jura, the Alpes, the Massif Central, the Pyrenees

400

Who was a famous French scientist/underwater explorer known for his popular TV shows?Jacques Cousteau

Jacques Cousteau

400
"Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité"
What was the motto of the French Revolution?
400
the Tour de France
What is the name of the famous bicycle race in France?
400
an independent country (principality) located within French territory on the French Riviera
What is Monaco?
500

What are bodies of water that border France?the English Channel, the Atlantic Ocean, the Mediterranean Sea

the English Channel, the Atlantic Ocean, the Mediterranean Sea

500

Who were famous French scientists who discovered the elements radium and polonium and explained a lot about radioactivity?Marie and Pierre Curie

Marie and Pierre Curie

500
François Hollande
Who is the current president of France? (Name any other presidents of France.)
500
North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia
What are the continents where French is spoken?
500
Versailles, Chambord, Blois, Fontainbleau
What are the names of famous châteaux (castles/mansions) in France?