Exploring the History of Paris Through Its Maps

What was the original island in the middle of the Seine called?

• Ile de la Cite

• Ile Saint-Louis

• E deite

• Ile de Paris

Who were the original inhabitants of the island in the Seine?

• The Franks

• The Parisii

• The Gauls

• The Romans

What was the purpose of the Farmers General Wall?

• To serve as a defense during wars

• To mark the city boundaries

• To control the flow of goods and enforce tolls

• To protect against invaders

What did the Romans rename the island in the Seine?

• Gallia

• Romanis

• Parisium

• Lutetia

Who was known as the first king of the Franks?

• Charlemagne

• Napoleon

• Philip Augustus

• Louis XIV

What did Baron Haussmann build to redesign the city?

• The Eiffel Tower

• Long grand boulevards

• The Louvre Museum

• Notre Dame Cathedral

What was the shape of the neighborhoods of Paris compared to?

• A circle

• A snail shell

• A star

• A spider web

What river divides Paris into the Right Bank and the Left Bank?

• The Seine

• The Loire

• The Rhine

• The Thames

What was the slogan of the French Revolution?

• Liberty, Equality, Fraternity

• God, King, Country

• For the People, By the People

• Unity, Justice, Freedom

What was the main reason for the French Revolution?

• The king's decision to invade England

• Discontent among the lower classes due to inequality

• A desire to establish a new religion

• The influence of the American Revolution