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Weird History: Paris Catacombs
Weird History: Paris Catacombs
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Questions to accompany this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xn9p8OutSe8
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1
How many late Parisians' skeletons are contained in the ossuaries?
More than 6 million.
Less than 6 million.
It is not mentioned in the video.
Exactly 6 million.
2
What was the primary reason for constructing the catacombs in the first place?
To get to limestone used for building materials
To serve as a hiding spot during medieval times
To provide a peaceful and relaxing environment
To house breweries and mushroom farms
3
What happened to the underground mushroom farms?
They were converted into burial places.
They were closed down due to unsanitary conditions.
They were expanded and became a thriving business.
They were reoved due to the construction of the Paris Metro.
4
How did thieves access the private wine cellar?
They used a secret entrance known only to them.
They bribed someone to let them in.
They broke through a wall in the catacombs.
They dug a tunnel from the surface.
5
Why were the catacombs converted into burial places?
To create patterns, murals, and collages with bones
To honor the victims of the French Revolution
To prevent cave-ins and collapses
To accommodate the increasing number of corpses (dead bodies)
6
What happened to Philibert Aspairt after he entered the catacombs?
He made it out of the catacombs.
He was burried in a tombstone.
He was found alive in a quarry gallery.
He was never heard from again.
7
What is the main purpose of the catacombs of Paris?
To house the skeletal remains of millions of people
To serve as a tourist attraction
To provide shelter during medieval times
To store beer and mushrooms
8
During which historical period did the catacombs serve as a hiding place for Parisians?
French Revolution.
World War II.
Napoleonic Wars.
World War I.
9
How did Jewish refugees use the catacombs?
They used the catacombs to travel around the city.
They waited in the catacombs for forged ID papers & a way out of France.
They used the catacombs as storage for their belongings.
They used the catacombs to hide from the German occupiers.
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What potential benefit could the catacombs provide to the city of Paris?
Regulating temperatures throughout the city
Creating more storage space
Providing a new tourist attraction
Serving as a transportation network
11
Who were among the first visitors to the Paris Catacombs?
Important French citizens
Future King Charles X and his friends
Louis-Etienne Héricart de Thury
German statesmen
12
Who initially mapped the tunnels beneath Paris?
Henri Rol-Tanguy
German occupiers
Jean Talairach and Rene Suttel
The Grand Mosque of Paris
13
How do cataphiles access the catacombs?
Through secret entrances.
Through former sewer holes.
Through the hospital courtyard.
Through the gift shop.
14
What does the plaque at the entrance of the ossuaries say?
"Stop, this is the empire of death."
"Exit through the gift shop."
"Welcome to the catacombs."
"Beware of low ceilings."
15
What is the purpose of the small exhibition at the entrance of the catacombs?
To warn visitors about low ceilings.
To explain the history of the catacombs.
To provide directions for miners.
All of the above.
16
How long did it take to clear the city's overcrowded burial sites and move bodies into the catacombs?
12 months
12 years
12 weeks
12 days
17
What did police discover in the catacombs in 2004?
A fully stocked bar and restaurant.
A collection of classic films.
A working movie theater.
All of the above.
18
What surprising use has been suggested for the catacombs in the future?
Wine cellar
Source of geothermal energy
Tourist attraction
Underground transportation system
