Quiz sur la Francophonie

What are the six official languages of the UN?

• French, Spanish, German, Italian, Russian, Chinese

• Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish

• English, French, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese, Arabic

• Spanish, Italian, Arabic, Chinese, English, Russian

What is the date of the day of the French language and why is it celebrated on that day?

• July 14, French National Day

• January 1, New Year's Day

• March 20, International Day of La Francophonie

• December 25, Christmas

Who are some of the personalities who contributed to the creation of Francophonie?

• Victor Hugo, Napoleon Bonaparte

• Léopold Sédar Senghor, Habib Bourguiba

• Marie Curie, Louis Pasteur

• Charles de Gaulle, Jean Moulin

Where is the first Francophone city in the world and how many inhabitants does it have?

• Paris, 2 million

• Kinshasa, 12 million

• Montreal, 1.7 million

• Brussels, 1.2 million

What is the role of the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie (OIF)?

• To promote English language worldwide

• To support French-speaking countries

• To organize international sports events

• To regulate global trade

Why was the Cité internationale de la langue française inaugurated in Villers-Cotterêts?

• To celebrate French cuisine

• To honor French literature

• To promote the French language

• To commemorate French art

What historical event took place in 1539 concerning the French language?

• The first French dictionary was published

• French became the official language of France

• The first French novel was written

• The French Academy was founded