- 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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