FRANCE'S WAR EFFORT: Near East -

The video discusses the fight against Nazi tyranny and the mission to fulfill this goal. It highlights the French war effort, supported by their colonial empire, and the enthusiasm during the High Commissioner's tour in Syria. The loyalty of the Druze tribesmen and the participation of the Foreign Legion are noted. In Lebanon, French troops conduct ski manoeuvres in the mountains. The video concludes with the French President's global tour.

What is the main focus of the French war effort as described in the first section?

• To establish peace treaties

• To combat Nazi tyranny

• To support the British war effort

• To expand their colonial empire

Who were the Druze tribesmen and what was their role during the High Commissioner's visit?

• They were diplomats negotiating peace

• They were artists performing cultural dances

• They were mountain tribesmen showing loyalty

• They were local merchants supporting trade

Which historical figures did some of the Druze tribesmen fight alongside in the past?

• Caesar and Alexander the Great

• Napoleon and Wellington

• Faisal and Lawrence of Arabia

• Churchill and Roosevelt

What was a notable feature of the military demonstration in Lebanon?

• Ski maneuvers by French troops

• Aerial acrobatics by fighter planes

• A cavalry charge by mounted soldiers

• A naval battle simulation

What is the historical significance of the Lebanese mountains mentioned in the final section?

• They house the famous 1,500-year-old cedars

• They are home to ancient Roman ruins

• They are the site of ancient Greek temples

• They contain the oldest known olive trees