Cultural Transitions: French Culture/History

In what year did the French Monarchy occur, that led to the period known as The Reign of Terror?

• 1774

• 1789

• 1750

• 1791

Who is this figure?

• Jean Castex, current Prime Minister of France

• François Hollande, former president of France

• Olivier Véran, current Minister of Solidarity and Health

• Emmanuel Macron, President of France

How many republics have existed throughout the history of France?

• 6

• 3

• 5

• 4

When does the national holiday of France, commonly known as Bastille Day in English, occur?

• July 4th

• July 14th

• July 1st

• July 25th

Which foreign government governed Bordeaux and the region of Aquitaine for over 300 years between 1137 and 1453

• England

• Holy Roman Empire

• Castille

• Papal States

What major river runs through the city of Bordeaux?

• The Ardour

• The Loire

• The Dordogne

• The Garonne

What is this Bordeaux specialty called?

• Macaron

• Jesuite

• Cannelé

• Mont Blanc

The famous Pont de Pierre of Bordeaux has as many arches as the name of which former French ruler?

• Napoleon I

• Louis XV

• Louis XIV

• Charles de Gaulle

Known as pain au chocolat elsewhere in France, what does the Southwest call this viennoiserie?

• Croissant au chocolat

• Chausson aux pepites

• Chocolatine

Wines have been produced in Bordeaux for about how long?

• 2000 years

• 1000 years

• 800 years

• 500 years