French & Francophone Trivia 2022

Question 1

Which French ruler crowned himself emperor?

Accepted Answer

Napoleon Bonaparte

Question 2

What year will France next host the Olympics?

Accepted Answer

2024

Question 3

How many nuclear reactors does France have? (USA has 96)

Accepted Answer

58

Question 4

When invited to someone's home, it is polite to arrive 15-20 minutes late.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 5

Which of these dance styles is French?

Accepted Answer

Ballet

Question 6

How many French-speaking countries are in Africa?

Accepted Answer

25

Question 7

Strasbourg has been fought over by France and Germany for hundreds of years.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 8

French is in the ____ language family.

Accepted Answer

Romance

Question 9

French is the second-most spoken language in the European Union.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 10

Which famous fashion designer was not French?

Accepted Answer

Gianni Versace

Question 11

France does not believe in the separation of Church and State.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 12

French includes several dialects and creoles around the world.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 13

Though Burkina Faso's official language is French, more people speak ____ there.

Accepted Answer

Moore

Question 14

Where was FIFA (the soccer organization) founded?

Accepted Answer

Paris

Question 15

When invited to a French person's home you should bring...

Accepted Answer

Wine or dessert

Question 16

Which of these is not in Paris?

Accepted Answer

Big Ben

Question 17

Which French-speaking hiphop artist is also famous for his eclectic fashion line?

Accepted Answer

Stromae

Question 18

The French-speaking country Haïti is known for...?

Accepted Answer

being the poorest country in the West, having numerous natural disasters such as earthquakes and hurricanes, beautiful beaches, being the first Western country to abolish slavery

Question 19

The second-most popular religion in France is?

Accepted Answer

Islam

Question 20

How many people worldwide speak French total (1st, 2nd, 3rd language, etc)?

Accepted Answer

274 million

Question 21

How many native French-speakers are there in the world?

Accepted Answer

76 million

Question 22

Manners are not very important in French culture. Being rude is normal.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 23

What French lounge singer had a tragic life from 1915-1963?

Accepted Answer

Édith Piaf

Question 24

Which of these foods is not French?

Accepted Answer

cannoli

Question 25

Which of these countries does not speak French?

Accepted Answer

Peru

Question 26

Historically, most people in France were what religion?

Accepted Answer

Catholic

Question 27

Which French queen famously said, "Let them eat cake"?

Accepted Answer

Marie Antoinette

Question 28

What French artist is known for Fauvism?

Accepted Answer

Matisse

Question 29

French is the _____ most spoken language in the world.

Accepted Answer

5th

Question 30

Paris is also called...

Accepted Answer

The city of lights, The city of love, The fashion capital of the world

Question 31

What is July 14th in France?

Accepted Answer

The national holiday/Independence Day

Question 32

This island has passed between France, Italy, and several other powers for centuries.

Accepted Answer

Corsica

Question 33

What French artist painted Water Lilies?

Accepted Answer

Monet

Question 34

The French Revolution saw the execution of many nobles. What weapon was used to execute them?

Accepted Answer

Guillotine

Question 35

What French artist is famous for paintings of ballerinas?

Accepted Answer

Degas

Question 36

French is one of the official languages of the Olympics

Accepted Answer

True

Question 37

Which country speaks French, German, and Dutch?

Accepted Answer

Belgium

Question 38

A common greeting in France is to kiss someone you know on the cheek.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 39

Which mountain ranges are partially in France?

Accepted Answer

The Pyrenees, The Alps

Question 40

How many countries in the world speak French as an official language?

Accepted Answer

29

Question 41

What is the capital of France?

Accepted Answer

Paris

Question 42

What region is the wine capital of France?

Accepted Answer

Bordeaux

Question 43

Which of these is located in the South Pacific?

Accepted Answer

French Polynesia

Question 44

Which Asian country did France once colonize?

Accepted Answer

Vietnam

Question 45

What is the Bûche de Noël?

Accepted Answer

A Christmas cake

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