- 1. What river flows through Paris?
A) Nile
B) Seine
C) Thames
D) Danube
- 2. Which famous Parisian landmark is a towering iron lattice structure?
A) Palais Garnier
B) Eiffel Tower
C) Arc de Triomphe
D) Louvre Museum
- 3. In which arrondissement is the Louvre Museum located?
A) 1st
B) 6th
C) 10th
D) 15th
- 4. What is the name of the Parisian cathedral known for its French Gothic architecture?
A) Sainte-Chapelle
B) Sacre Coeur
C) Pantheon
D) Notre Dame
- 5. What is the iconic triangular plaza in Paris known as?
A) Place de la Concorde
B) La Defense
C) Place des Vosges
D) Place Vendome
- 6. Which Parisian neighborhood is famous for its artistic community and nightlife?
A) Le Marais
B) Latin Quarter
C) Marais
D) Montmartre
- 7. What is the name of the primary legislative body in France?
A) European Parliament
B) Congress
C) Senate
D) National Assembly
- 8. Which king moved the French court to Versailles?
A) Louis XVI
B) Louis XIV
C) Louis XV
D) Louis XIII
- 9. What is the name of the Paris Opera House?
A) Opera Bastille
B) Palais Garnier
C) Comedie-Francaise
D) Theatre des Champs-Elysees
- 10. Which event marked the start of the French Revolution in 1789?
A) Execution of Louis XVI
B) Reign of Terror
C) Storming of the Bastille
D) Flight to Varennes
- 11. Who is the current president of France as of 2021?
A) Francois Hollande
B) Nicolas Sarkozy
C) Jacques Chirac
D) Emmanuel Macron
- 12. Which Parisian museum is famous for housing the Mona Lisa?
A) Rodin Museum
B) Orsay Museum
C) Pompidou Center
D) Louvre Museum
- 13. Which famous Parisian district is known for its historic Jewish community and falafel shops?
A) Montmartre
B) Marais
C) Les Halles
D) Saint-Germain-des-Pres
- 14. What is the UNESCO-listed Parisian palace known for its extensive gardens and fountains?
A) Palace of Versailles
B) Chateau de Chantilly
C) Chateau de Fontainebleau
D) Chateau de Vaux-le-Vicomte
- 15. What is the former name of the Place de la Concorde?
A) Place Dauphine
B) Place de la Revolution
C) Place Vendome
D) Place Louis XV
- 16. Which Parisian district is home to the French national parliamentary building?
A) 3rd
B) 11th
C) 7th
D) 18th
- 17. What is the name of the Parisian neighborhood known for its university, cafes, and bookstores?
A) Latin Quarter
B) Montparnasse
C) Le Marais
D) Saint-Germain-des-Pres
- 18. Which famous Parisian monument commemorates those who died in the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars?
A) Pantheon
B) Arc de Triomphe
C) Fontaine Saint-Michel
D) Luxor Obelisk
- 19. Which Parisian landmark is a significant symbol of French royalty and revolution?
A) Palais-Royal
B) Conciergerie
C) Notre Dame
D) Bastille
- 20. Which Parisian train station is known for its grand facade and connections to the Eurostar?
A) Gare Saint-Lazare
B) Gare d'Austerlitz
C) Gare de Lyon
D) Gare du Nord
- 21. Who is the famous French military leader buried in Paris?
A) Napoleon Bonaparte
B) Joan of Arc
C) Louis XIV
D) Charles de Gaulle
- 22. What is the name of the famous avenue in Paris lined with chestnut trees and luxury shops?
A) Fifth Avenue
B) Oxford Street
C) Champs-Élysées
D) Rodeo Drive
- 23. What is the official currency used in Paris?
A) Yen
B) Dollar
C) Euro
D) Pound
- 24. What is the famous cabaret in Paris known for its can-can dance performances?
A) Moulin Rouge
B) Crazy Horse
C) Lido de Paris
D) Folies Bergère
- 25. What is the traditional French pastry that originated in Paris?
A) Croissant
B) Madeleine
C) Macaron
D) Eclair
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