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57 Cards in this Set
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Who is a famous philosopher who greatly influenced the appreciation of intellegence, logic, and debate in french culture?
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-Descartes
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What is his famous quote?
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-"I think, therefore I am"
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What philopher is credited with saying that one creates him/herself through their actions?
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-Sartre
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TRUE or FALSE: French family and personal life are relatively more private than in the US.
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-TRUE
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TRUE or FALSE: Religious Marriage is required of all who marry.
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-FALSE, civil marriage is required, not religious
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TRUE or FALSE: Marriage rates are on an incline in France.
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-FALSE, they are declining in favor of cohabiting couples
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What is the act that gives cohabiting couples more rights?
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-PACS, Civil Solidarity Act of 1999
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Who are the two philosophers who influenced the strong ant-religious/pro-rational stream of thought in french culture?
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-Descartes and Voltaire
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Napoleon's effort in repairing church-state relations with the Pope proved to be worthwhile. Did it last? When was the next legislation passed regarding this topic and what was the result?
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-No, complete seperation of church and state was made a reality in 1905
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Who is the largest religious group in France?
A. Muslims B. Protestants C. Jews D. Catholics E. Eastern religions (let us not forget that France had colonies in southeast asia...) |
D. Catholics (70-85%) [on a decline]
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Who is the second largest religious group in France?
A. Muslims B. Protestants C. Jews D. Catholics E. Eastern religions |
A. Muslims (10%) [from North Africa]
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Who is the third largest religious group in France?
A. Muslims B. Protestants C. Jews D. Catholics E. Eastern religions |
B. Protestants (2%) [Lutherans near German border]
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Who is the fourth largest religious group in France?
A. Muslims B. Protestants C. Jews D. Catholics E. Eastern religions |
C. Jews (under 2%) [largest jewish population in Europe]
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What is the percentage of French women in the workforce?
A. 20% B. 40% C. 60% D. 80% |
D. 80%
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How does the birthrate in France rank in comparrison to other European countries?
A. 1st B. 2nd C. 10th D. 11th |
B. 2nd behind Ireland
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Listed are the structure level of French schools. Organize them in order from youngest to oldest:
-Lycee -Maternelle -College -Universite/Grandes Ecoles -Ecole primaire |
1. Maternelle (3-6)
2. Ecole primaire (6-11 3. College (11-15) 4. Lycee (15-18) 5. Universite/Grandes Ecoles |
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In 1895, the Lumiere Brothers accomplished something. What was it?
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-invented moving pictures that could be projected onto a screen.
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What are the two movies that the Lumiere Brothers invented?
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-Arrival of the Train at La Ciotat
-The Waterer Watered |
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Who was responsible for creating the first film studio?
The studio experimented with trick photography and he/they made the first films that told a story. A. Lumiere Brothers B. Georges Melies C. Gaumont D. Pathe |
B. Georges Melies
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What is the movie that Georges Melies created to experiment with trick photography?
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-The Conjuror
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What is the movie that Georges Melies created to tell a story?
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-A Trip to the Moon
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What was one of the first documentary's that the Gaumont company created?
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-A short documentary on Alice Guy
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Louis Feuillade made over 600 films for the Gaumont company. What was the famous detective thriller that he made?
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-The Ghosts
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In 1915, Abel Gance created a film that used anamorphic lens to distort images. What is the name of the film?
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-The Madness of Dr. Tube
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In 1929, luis bunuel produced a movie with a famous razor scene. What was this movie called?
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-An Andalusian Dog
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What was the famous movie that Rene Clarie created to mark a transition from surrealism to poetic realism?
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-Le Million
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When did the American film industry overtake the French?
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-During WW1
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What was the movement in the 60's that countered the traditional methods of producing cinema?
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-New Wave Cinema
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What are three examples of new wave cinema?
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-The 400 Blows
-Breathless -Hiroshima, mon amour |
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When do audiences turn to TV more than cinema?
A. 40's and 50's B. 50's and 60's C. 60's and 70's D. 70's and 80's |
C. 60's and 70's
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In 1969, Costa-Gavras prompted a new genre of political thrillers. What is the name of the movie that he directed?
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-Z
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Name two WW2 films that were created in the 1970's:
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-The Sorrow of the Pity, 1972
-Lacombe, Lucien, 1974 |
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Name the very influencal Gay/Lesbian film that Edouard Molinaro directed in 1978:
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-La Cage aux Folles, 1978
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What decade marks the clear decline of French cinema?
A. 1960's B. 1970's C. 1980's D. 1990's |
C. 1980's, there is no clear style in this time period and American films are taking over in popularity
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In the 1980's and 1990's, what kind of film does french cinema make a return to?
A. quality B. quantity C. surrealism D. poetic realism |
A. quality: literary adaptions and historical films
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What kind of art marks the beginning of 'modern' art?
A. Fauvism B. Impressionism C. Cubism D. Dada E. Surrealism |
B. Impressionism
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What kind of artwork emphasizes strong lines and bright colors?
A. Fauvism B. Impressionism C. Cubism D. Dada E. Surrealism |
A. Fauvism
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What is the kind of artwork where space is broken into geometrical areas?
A. Fauvism B. Impressionism C. Cubism D. Dada E. Surrealism |
C. Cubism
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What kind of artwork accesses the world of dreams and subconsciousness?
A. Fauvism B. Impressionism C. Cubism D. Dada E. Surrealism |
E. Surrealism
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What is the kind of artwork that emphasizes anti-art?
A. Fauvism B. Impressionism C. Cubism D. Dada E. Surrealism |
D. Dada
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What is the kind of architecture that uses elongated forms and overlaping geometric shapes
A. International Style B. Impressionism C. La boquete D. Art Deco E. Pyramids |
D. Art Deco
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What kind of architecture style emphasizes geometic, minimalist, and little ornamentation
A. International Style B. Impressionism C. La boquete D. Art Deco E. Pyramids |
A. International Style
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What kind of cuisine is catagorized by intricate preparation with expensive ingredients?
A. Cuisine bourgeoise B. Haute cuisine C. Nouvelle cuisine |
B. Haute cuisine
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What kind of cuisine represents normal everyday cooking?
A. Cuisine bourgeoise B. Haute cuisine C. Nouvelle cuisine |
A. Cuisine bourgeoise
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What kind of cuisine represents lighter, less cream and butter, with smaller portions? (asian influence)
A. Cuisine bourgeoise B. Haute cuisine C. Nouvelle cuisine |
C. Nouvelle cuisine
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Name 6 main wine regions of France:
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-Bordeaux
-Burgundy -Beaujolais -Loire Valley -Alsace -Champagne |
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Who is the designer responsible for creating haute couture, a style that represents creation of exclusive custom-fitted fashions?
A. Charles Worth B. Yves Saint-Laurent C. Christian Dior D. Coco Chanel |
A. Charles Worth
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Who is the designer considered to be the pioneer of modern, comfortable, and elegant designs?
A. Charles Worth B. Yves Saint-Laurent C. Christian Dior D. Coco Chanel |
D. Coco Chanel
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Born in French Algeria, who is the designer who wrote, "Couture: The Great Fashion Designers?"
A. Charles Worth B. Yves Saint-Laurent C. Christian Dior D. Coco Chanel |
B. Yves Saint-Laurent (also, he worked for Christian Dior)
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Who is the designer who is best known for the fashion house called Dior?
A. Charles Worth B. Yves Saint-Laurent C. Christian Dior D. Coco Chanel |
C. Christian Dior
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What does the 'AOC' on French wine bottles mean?
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-controlled term of orgin
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In Au Revoir Les Enfants, who is the Jewish school boy?
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-Jean Bonnet
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In Au Revoir Les Enfants, who is the main character?
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-Julien Quintin
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In Au Revoir Les Enfants, who is the kid who rats everybody out?
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-Joseph
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In Au Revoir Les Enfants, who is the mom?
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-Mlle Davenne
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In Au Revoir Les Enfants, who is Julien's brother?
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-Mme Quentin
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In Au Revoir Les Enfants, who are the two Priests?
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-Pere Jean
-Pere Michel |
