I WONDER - Why Is France Know As The Hexagon?

I WONDER - Why Is France Know As The Hexagon?

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Geography, World Languages, History

5th - 6th Grade

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The transcript explains that people in France have various nicknames for their country, one of which is 'lexicon,' meaning 'the hexagon' in French. This nickname is derived from the geographical shape of France, which resembles a hexagon with six sides when viewed on a map.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a unique way that people in France refer to their country?

The Circle

The Hexagon

The Square

The Triangle

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the nickname 'lexicon' mean in French?

The Triangle

The Square

The Hexagon

The Circle

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is France referred to as 'lexicon'?

Due to its historical significance

Because of its language

Because of its geographical shape

Due to its cultural heritage

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many sides does France have when viewed on a map?

Five

Six

Four

Seven

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What shape does France resemble?

A square

A pentagon

A circle

A hexagon