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Bastille Day Quiz

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

When is Bastille Day celebrated?

a)

July 14th

b)

September 14th

c)

June 14th

d)

August 14th

2.

What event does Bastille Day commemorate?

a)

Honoring a religious holiday

b)

French Revolution and the storming of the Bastille prison

c)

Celebration of the French monarchy

d)

Commemoration of a famous battle

3.

Which year did the storming of the Bastille take place?

a)

1799

b)

1776

c)

1789

d)

1804

4.

What was the significance of the storming of the Bastille?

a)

It sparked the American Civil War.

b)

It resulted in the unification of Italy.

c)

It led to the signing of the Magna Carta.

d)

It marked the beginning of the French Revolution.

5.

What are some traditional activities on Bastille Day?

a)

Skydiving, ice skating, rock climbing

b)

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

c)

Cooking competitions, knitting contests, book readings

d)

Boat races, kite flying, movie marathons

6.

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

a)

The French national flag is burned as a sign of disrespect

b)

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

c)

The French national flag is hidden away during the celebrations

d)

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

7.

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

a)

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

b)

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

c)

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

d)

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

8.

How do people in France typically celebrate Bastille Day?

a)

By watching baseball games

b)

By participating in a baking competition

c)

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

d)

By going to the beach

9.

What impact has Bastille Day had on French society?

a)

Bastille Day has had no impact on French society

b)

Bastille Day has caused division and conflict in French society

c)

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

d)

Bastille Day has led to economic decline in French society

10.

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

a)

It celebrates the founding of the French monarchy

b)

It marks the victory of France in World War II

c)

It honors the French colonial empire

d)

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

11.

What is the importance of the military parade on Bastille Day?

a)

To celebrate the invention of the baguette

b)

To honor famous painters

c)

To promote vegetarianism

d)

The military parade on Bastille Day is important for commemorating the French Revolution, showcasing military strength, and honoring the armed forces.

12.

How do people show their patriotism on Bastille Day?

a)

Attending parades, fireworks displays, and public events celebrating French culture and history

b)

Watching baseball games

c)

Flying kites

d)

Eating sushi

13.

What are some common foods eaten during Bastille Day celebrations?

a)

Pizza, Sushi, Tacos

b)

Coq au vin, ratatouille, bouillabaisse, French cheeses, pastries

14.

How has Bastille Day influenced other countries' national holidays?

a)

Bastille Day has caused other countries to adopt French cuisine in their national holidays

b)

Bastille Day has resulted in other countries changing their official language to French

c)

Bastille Day has influenced other countries' national holidays by inspiring them to celebrate independence, freedom, and unity.

d)

Bastille Day has led to other countries celebrating with military parades

15.

What is the connection between Bastille Day and the concept of liberty, equality, and fraternity?

a)

Bastille Day celebrates the defeat of the French Revolution ideals

b)

The concept of liberty, equality, and fraternity originated after Bastille Day

c)

Liberty, equality, and fraternity were not important during the French Revolution

d)

The connection between Bastille Day and the concept of liberty, equality, and fraternity is that the day symbolizes the fight for these principles during the French Revolution.