- 1. Which city was the capital of the historical province of Languedoc?
A) Toulouse
B) Montpellier
C) Perpignan
D) Nîmes
- 2. In which sea does the coastal area of Languedoc-Roussillon lie?
A) Mediterranean Sea
B) Black Sea
C) Atlantic Ocean
D) North Sea
- 3. What is the name of the traditional dish from Languedoc made with salt cod?
A) Tarte Tatin
B) Cassoulet
C) Brandade de morue
D) Bouillabaisse
- 4. Which famous fortified city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the Languedoc-Roussillon region?
A) Avignon
B) Nice
C) Marseille
D) Carcassonne
- 5. What is the name of the historic canal in Languedoc-Roussillon that connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea?
A) Canal du Midi
B) Panama Canal
C) Grand Canal
D) Suez Canal
- 6. Which grape variety is commonly used in the production of wine in Languedoc-Roussillon?
A) Grenache
B) Merlot
C) Sauvignon Blanc
D) Chardonnay
- 7. Which Roman monument in Nîmes is one of the best-preserved Roman temples in the world?
A) Parthenon
B) Maison Carrée
C) Colosseum
D) Pantheon
- 8. What is the name of the dialect spoken in parts of Languedoc-Roussillon?
A) Breton
B) Occitan
C) Corsican
D) Catalan
- 9. Which mountain range forms a natural border between France and Spain in the Languedoc-Roussillon region?
A) Vosges
B) Pyrenees
C) Alps
D) Jura
- 10. Which medieval castle is perched on top of a hill overlooking the village of Carcassonne?
A) Château Comtal
B) Château du Haut-Kœnigsbourg
C) Château de Chambord
D) Château de Versailles
- 11. Which city in the Languedoc-Roussillon region is known for its annual photography festival, 'Visa pour l'Image'?
A) Strasbourg
B) Marseille
C) Nice
D) Perpignan
- 12. What is the name of the medieval bridge in Avignon that is famous for its nursery rhyme?
A) Pont Alexandre III
B) Pont Neuf
C) Pont du Gard
D) Pont d'Avignon
- 13. Which seaside town in Languedoc-Roussillon is famous for its annual music festival, 'Les Déferlantes'?
A) Cannes
B) Argelès-sur-Mer
C) Saint-Tropez
D) Biarritz
- 14. What traditional dish from Languedoc is a hearty stew made with white beans, sausages, and various meats?
A) Bouillabaisse
B) Coq au vin
C) Cassoulet
D) Ratatouille
- 15. Which famous author of 'The Little Prince' lived in Languedoc-Roussillon for a period of time?
A) Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
B) Jules Verne
C) Victor Hugo
D) Émile Zola
- 16. What is the capital city of Languedoc-Roussillon?
A) Montpellier
B) Perpignan
C) Toulouse
D) Carcassonne
- 17. Which historical figure, known as the Maid of Orleans, stayed in Carcassonne during her campaigns?
A) Joan of Arc
B) Cleopatra
C) Queen Elizabeth I
D) Catherine de Medici
- 18. Which traditional fishing village in Languedoc-Roussillon is famous for its anchovies?
A) Gruissan
B) Le Grau-du-Roi
C) Collioure
D) Sete
- 19. Which artist was inspired by the light of Languedoc-Roussillon and painted many works in the region?
A) Henri Matisse
B) Claude Monet
C) Pablo Picasso
D) Vincent van Gogh
- 20. In which department of France is Languedoc-Roussillon located?
A) Occitanie
B) Normandy
C) Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes
D) Brittany
- 21. Which filmmaker shot some of his movies in Languedoc-Roussillon, including 'Betty Blue' and 'The Moon in the Gutter'?
A) Francois Truffaut
B) Jean-Jacques Beineix
C) Eric Rohmer
D) Claude Lelouch
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