Why was the Eiffel Tower created?

As an entrance to the 1889 Worlds Fair

Who was Charles de Gaulle?

Leader of Free France during WW2

What was the French Renaissance?

An age of Cultural and Artistic movement

Why is Napoleon Bonaparte important to French history?

Military dictator controlled most of Europe

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1
Why was the Eiffel Tower created?
As an entrance to the 1889 Worlds Fair
A tribute to Napoleon Bonaparte
A tribute to Joan of Arc
As a sign of peace with the United States
2
Who was Charles de Gaulle?
Leader during Hundred Years War
Current President of France
Military dictator of France
Leader of Free France during WW2
3
What was the French Renaissance?
An age of Cultural and Artistic movement
An age of revolution
An industrial revolution
An age of resistance again German rule
4
Which famous person helped drive the English out of Orleans in 1429?
Napoleon Bonaparte
Jean-Claude Van Damme
Joan of Arc
Charles de Gaulle
5
Which French Museum is the world’s largest?
Musee d'Orsay
The Louvre
La Maison Rouge
Musee Dapper
6
Who did France fight during the Hundred Years War?
Russia
Italy
England
Spain
7
Which of the following countries does not border France?
Germany
Italy
Spain
Russia
8
Which country was not part of the original Triple Entente alliance?
Russia
Great Britain
United States
France
9
How was the French Revolution different from the American Revolution?
More corrupt
More violent
Less corrupt
Less violent
10
Which political group/party is the dominate party in France?
Republicans
Socialists
Communists
Democrats
11
What is the main factor for mild weather in France?
Close to the equator
Constant Sunshine
North Atlantic Current
Mountains
12
When did Nazi Germany invade France?
1944
1940
1939
1941
13
What is a caliphate?
A large Muslim empire
A large Christian empire
A large Hebrew empire
A large Hindu empire
14
Who is the current president of France?
Charles de Gaulle
Francois Hollande
Joan of Arc
Napoleon Bonaparte
15
Why is Napoleon Bonaparte important to French history?
Military leader fought both American and French Revolutions.
Famous actor help increase travel to France
Military dictator controlled most of Europe
Soccer player led France to the World Cup title

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