The Louvre

The video follows Finn and Grandfather Atticus as they explore the history of the Louvre. Starting as a defensive castle built by Philip II, it was transformed into a palace by Francis I. Louis XIV later used it for the royal art collection. After the French Revolution, it became a public museum. Napoleon expanded the Louvre and appointed its first art director. Modern additions like the pyramids increased its popularity. The Louvre now houses over 380,000 objects and attracts over 15,000 visitors daily. The video concludes with a quiz to reinforce learning.

What city is home to the Louvre?

• Rome

• Paris

• London

• New York

Who was responsible for converting the Louvre from a fortress into a palace?

• Francis I

• Louis XIV

• Philip II

• Napoleon I

When did the Louvre first open to the public as a museum?

• 1793

• 1893

• 1993

• 1692

Which king decided to keep the Louvre primarily for the royal art collection?

• Francis I

• Philip II

• Napoleon I

• Louis XIV

Under whose rule did the Louvre undergo construction to add a northern wing?

• Napoleon I

• Francis I

• Philip II

• Louis XIV

Who was the first art director of the Louvre?

• Dominique Vivant Denon

• Francois Mitterrand

• Philip II

• Louis XIV

What was the purpose of the Louvre Pyramid built in 1989?

• To recognize France's cultural impact

• To serve as a defensive structure

• To house the royal family

• To store royal treasures