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18 Cards in this Set
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What nickname is given to Paris, France? Why?
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"City of Light'
The way the Eiffel Tower lights up at night. |
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What are some of the main sites you might go to in Paris?
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1) Gardens of the Tuileries
2) The Louvre Art Museum 3) Notre Dame |
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Who built the Palace of Versailles?
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Louis XIV; he spend so much money on the palace and war, he bankrupted the country
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Why is Louis XIV known as the "Sun King"?
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Because European politics revolved around his palace during the 55 years of his reign.
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Briefly explain the transition of France from a monarchy to a Parliamentary Republic?
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1) French Revolution ended the monarchy
2) Napoleon briefly was emperor of France 3) Napoleon was overthrown and France became a Parliamentary Republic |
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What are the major products produced in Northern France?
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Northern France produces wheat, barley and sugar.
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What is the longest river in France?
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The Loire River
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What does the fertile valley around the river produce?
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It produces grapes and vegetables.
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Explain the 2 major battles that happened along the Loire River.
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1) Joan of Arc was victorous against the British (Battle of Orleans)
2) Charles Martel stopped the Muslims from invading Europe (Battle of Tours) |
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What does the Arc de Triomphe symbolize?
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It honors Napoleon's victory against the Russian and Austrian armies.
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List 3 historical significances of Normandy:
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1. The Normans conquered Normandy.
2. William of Normandy became King of England 3. American troops based in England landed on the beaches of Normandy |
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What mountain range divides France from Italy?
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The Alps divide France from Italy.
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What part of France is a favorite vacation spot?
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Southeast France has the Alps, Riviera and Corsica, all vacationing spots.
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The Rhone River valley is a major producer of what?
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The Rhone Valley is a major producer of grapes and wine.
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What is the French Riviera?
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The French Riveria is a major vacation spot.
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What major city is located in the French Riviera?
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Nice is located in the center of the French Riviera.
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What is Mont-Saint-Michel?
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Is an island that has an abbey on it. When the tide is high, the island cannot be reached; when the tide is low, people can walk to the abbey.
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What is unique about the island?
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It can only be reaches when the tide is low.
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