Bastille Day Quiz

When is Bastille Day celebrated?

• July 14th

• September 14th

• June 14th

• August 14th

What event does Bastille Day commemorate?

• Honoring a religious holiday

• French Revolution and the storming of the Bastille prison

• Celebration of the French monarchy

• Commemoration of a famous battle

Which year did the storming of the Bastille take place?

• 1799

• 1776

• 1789

• 1804

What was the significance of the storming of the Bastille?

• It sparked the American Civil War.

• It resulted in the unification of Italy.

• It led to the signing of the Magna Carta.

• It marked the beginning of the French Revolution.

What are some traditional activities on Bastille Day?

• Skydiving, ice skating, rock climbing

• Military parades, fireworks displays, parties, concerts, communal meals

• Cooking competitions, knitting contests, book readings

• Boat races, kite flying, movie marathons

How is the French national flag involved in Bastille Day celebrations?

• The French national flag is burned as a sign of disrespect

• The French national flag is displayed to symbolize the values of the French Revolution.

• The French national flag is hidden away during the celebrations

• The French national flag is used as a tablecloth for the feast

What role did the French Revolution play in the establishment of Bastille Day?

• The French Revolution played a role in Bastille Day by commemorating the signing of the Magna Carta in 1215.

• The French Revolution marked the establishment of Bastille Day by commemorating the Storming of the Bastille on July 14, 1789.

• Bastille Day was established as a result of the French Revolution honoring the Battle of Waterloo in 1815.

• The French Revolution led to the establishment of Bastille Day by celebrating the Treaty of Versailles in 1919.

How do people in France typically celebrate Bastille Day?

• By watching baseball games

• By participating in a baking competition

• By attending military parades, enjoying fireworks, having parties and picnics, and watching concerts and dances.

• By going to the beach

What impact has Bastille Day had on French society?

• Bastille Day has had no impact on French society

• Bastille Day has caused division and conflict in French society

• Bastille Day has had an impact on French society by promoting unity, patriotism, national pride, and the values of liberty, equality, and fraternity.

• Bastille Day has led to economic decline in French society

Why is Bastille Day considered a symbol of the French Republic?

• It celebrates the founding of the French monarchy

• It marks the victory of France in World War II

• It honors the French colonial empire

• It commemorates the French Revolution and the unity of the French people in their fight for freedom, democracy, and equality.