French #1: Trivia

The modern national flag of France was created during the Revolution and is called ___.

The French national anthem, ___, emerged from the Revolution.

Charlemagne's grandpa, Charles Martel, led the defense of Europe at the Battle of Tours in 732. What was his nickname?

Prior to adopting the euro, the basic unit of French currency was the ___.

This French pop and R&B singer and model performed during the closing ceremonies of the 2024 Summer Olympic games.

The city of Paris is divided into 20 municipal districts called ___.

Which Germanic tribe migrated into what is now France and established a powerful medieval kingdom?

What legendary bicycle race will run from Lille to Paris in July?

King ___, the Sun King, ruled for 72 years--the longest of any European monarch--and led a period of French expansion.

Mona Lisa is housed in this Paris museum, the largest and most visited in the world.

Due to the popularity of the baguette, Italian bakers in the 1980s developed what new bread?

Considered the most famous painting in the world, Mona Lisa or La Joconde, was painted by which Renaissance genius?

What is this monument commissioned by Napoleon?

In the Summer of 2024, Paris hosted what major sporting event?

Léon Marchand was the breakout star of the 2024 Summer Olympics, winning ___ gold medals for the host country.

Symbolic of France since 1889, ___, with its 2.5 million rivets, was the tallest building in the world until the 1930s.

Which U.S. President bought the Louisiana Territory from Napoleon in 1803?

What did France gift to the U.S. to celebrate the centennial of America and our long-standing alliance and friendship?

France holds a major film festival each year in ___.

Which concept is NOT part of the revolutionary motto of France?

By the way, who is the current President of the French Republic?

How does the euro compare to the U.S. dollar?

How many times has France won the World Cup?

The President of France is also considered to be a "co-prince" of weensy Andorra.