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44 Cards in this Set
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Which French statesman aided the founding of the United States?
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Marquis de LAFAYETTE
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Which century was known as the Renaissance?
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16éme Century
François RABELAIS |
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Which century was known as the Age of Classicism?
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17éme Century
MOLIÈRE (comedy) Jean RACINE (comedy) Pierre LORNEILLE (tragedy) |
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Which century was known as the Age of Enlightenment?
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18éme Century
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On what occasion was the Statue of Liberty given to the United States?
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US' Centennial
Frédéric BARTHOLDI |
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The provinces of Anjou, Bordeaux and Bourgogne are famous for what produce?
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Le Vin
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What was the fortified line of defense in France during WWI?
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La Ligne Maginot
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Who wrote the novel "The Little Prince"?
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Antoine de St. EXUPÉRY
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Who was known as the " Sun King"?
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Louis XIV (1638-1715)
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Which artist (painter) was particularly noted for his café scenes?
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Henri de TOULOUSE-LATREC
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This region is known for its many dairy products.
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Normandy
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This region is known for its many prehistoric rock formations.
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Bretagne
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Belgium is famous for their Gaufres, which are...
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Waffles
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The letter <<E>> before a numbered route in France denotes what?
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An international route
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Belgium has three official languages, which are...
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German, French, and Flemish
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At 4807 meters high is the highest moutain in western europe.
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Mont Blanc
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What was the date of the French Revolution?
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14- julliet- 1789
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Who is the current president of France?
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Nicolas SARKOZY
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What was the date for the Battle of Hastings?
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14- October- 1066
Guillaume le CONQUÉRANT |
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Who was the first president of the Fifth Republic?
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Charles de GAULE- 1958
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Who founded the Académie Française?
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le Cardinal de RICHELIEU- 1635
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Which French ruler sold the Louisiana Territory and when?
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Napoléon BONAPARTE- 1803
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Which French ruler insisted on religious freedom for all French people?
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Henri IV; Édit de Nantes- 1598
<<Paris vout bien une messe>> |
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What is the longest river in France?
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La Loire
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Where is the tomb of the French Unknown Soldier?
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l'Arc de Triomphe
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The French proverb, "Pierre qui roule n'amasse de mousse," means what?
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A rolling rock never gathers any moss
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Who was on the throne of France when George Washington was president of the US?
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Louis XVI et Marie Antoinette
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What is the national anthem of France? Who composed it?
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La Marseillaise- Rouget de LISLE
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What is Le Metro?
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The Parisian subway
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What are the colors and what is the name of the French Flag?
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Bleu, Blanc, et Rouge
Le tricoleur |
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What is the Sorbonne? Who founded it? When?
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The division of Arts & Humanity of the University of Paris
Robert de SORBON- 1257 |
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What is the Louvre?
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The museum of Art in Paris- before the Palace of Rois
La Jocondo, The Winged Victory of Samothrace, Veneus de milo |
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Name the two Frenchmen who founded St. Louis, Missouri?
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Pierre l'ACLÈDE et Réne CHOUTEAU
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Who wrote "Les Miserables"?
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Victor HUGO
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Who was the first king of France?
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CLAVIS
Began the Mörovigien dynastie 486 AD |
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What was the Roman name for Paris?
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LUTÈCE
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There are 50 countries in which French is spoken: name three.
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Québec, Madagascar, et Tahiti
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Which French artist, born in 1848, gave up his family and a career in banking to go to Tahiti and be a painter?
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Paul GAUGUIN
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Which French playwright wrote "Huis Clos" and what is the translation of that title?
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<<No Exit>>
An extensional Juan Paul SARTRE |
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What is the natural boundary between Spain and France?
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Les PYRENEES
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AVOIR
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J' ai Nous avons
Tu as Vous avez Il a Ils ont |
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Être
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Je suis Nous sommes
Tu es Vous êtes Il est Ils sont |
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Aller
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je vais nous allons
tu vas vous allez il va ils vont |
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Faire
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je fais nous faisons
tu fais vous faites elle fait elles font |
