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