- 1. Bastille Day, also known as La Fête Nationale in France, is a national holiday that commemorates the French Revolution and the storming of the Bastille prison on July 14, 1789. This day marks the beginning of modern France and is celebrated with parades, fireworks, and other festivities throughout the country. It is a time for people to come together to celebrate their national identity, values, and pride in their history. Bastille Day is a symbol of freedom, unity, and the enduring spirit of the French people.
In which country is Bastille Day celebrated?
A) France
B) Italy
C) Germany
D) Spain
- 2. Which event does Bastille Day commemorate?
A) Napoleon's Coronation
B) Battle of Waterloo
C) French Revolution
D) Storming of the Bastille
- 3. What was the Bastille used as before it was stormed?
A) Prison
B) Library
C) Palace
D) Museum
- 4. What year did the Storming of the Bastille take place?
A) 1799
B) 1809
C) 1789
D) 1819
- 5. What color represents Bastille Day celebrations?
A) Black and Yellow
B) Green and White
C) Blue, White, and Red
D) Red and Gold
- 6. What is the French national anthem often sung on Bastille Day?
A) God Save the Queen
B) Ode to Joy
C) La Marseillaise
D) The Star-Spangled Banner
- 7. Which famous landmark in Paris is often the focal point of Bastille Day celebrations?
A) Eiffel Tower
B) Notre Dame Cathedral
C) Louvre Museum
D) Arc de Triomphe
- 8. The Storming of the Bastille marked the beginning of what major historical event?
A) French Revolution
B) American Civil War
C) Victorian Era
D) Industrial Revolution
- 9. Bastille Day is also known as:
A) Revolution Day
B) Paris Liberation Day
C) French National Day
D) Napoleon Bonaparte Day
- 10. In which city was the Bastille located?
A) Paris
B) Lyon
C) Marseille
D) Nice
- 11. Who is known as the symbol of the French Revolution and is often associated with Bastille Day?
A) Napoleon Bonaparte
B) Marianne
C) Louis XVI
D) Joan of Arc
- 12. What significant document was adopted on Bastille Day in 1789?
A) Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen
B) Magna Carta
C) Napoleonic Code
D) Treaty of Versailles
- 13. Who gave the famous order 'Let them eat cake' and is associated with the period leading up to Bastille Day?
A) Charlotte Corday
B) Marie Antoinette
C) Olympe de Gouges
D) Théroigne de Méricourt
- 14. During the reign of King Louis XVI, why was France in financial crisis, leading to the French Revolution and eventually Bastille Day?
A) High taxes on the poor
B) Lack of natural resources
C) Heavy spending on wars and court extravagance
D) Widespread corruption in government
- 15. What was the nickname of the notorious French prison that symbolized the tyranny of the monarchy?
A) The Arc de Triomphe
B) The Louvre
C) The Bastille
D) The Eiffel Tower
- 16. Where is the largest Bastille Day celebration outside of France held?
A) Tokyo
B) New York City
C) Sydney
D) London
- 17. Which French king was in power at the time of the French Revolution?
A) Louis XVI
B) Louis XIV
C) Napoleon Bonaparte
D) Louis XV
- 18. Who was the leader of the Committee of Public Safety during the French Revolution and Reign of Terror?
A) Marie Antoinette
B) Napoleon Bonaparte
C) Maximilien Robespierre
D) Louis XVI
- 19. When is Bastille Day celebrated?
A) August 14
B) July 14
C) June 14
D) July 4
- 20. What is the French term for 'fireworks'?
A) Crème Brûlée
B) Pain au Chocolat
C) Feux d'artifice
D) Croissant
- 21. What is the French term for 'military parade'?
A) Cathédrale Notre-Dame
B) Marché Aux Puces
C) Défilé Militaire
D) Château de Versailles
- 22. Who composed the music for the French national anthem 'La Marseillaise'?
A) Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle
B) Édith Piaf
C) Daft Punk
D) Maurice Ravel
- 23. What is the name of the traditional French military band known for playing at Bastille Day celebrations?
A) Bande Dessinée
B) Cirque du Soleil
C) Garde Républicaine
D) Les Misérables
- 24. During the Storming of the Bastille, how many prisoners were freed?
A) Ten
B) Seven
C) Three
D) Fifteen
- 25. Which iconic French general is often remembered on Bastille Day for his military victories?
A) Charles de Gaulle
B) Joan of Arc
C) Marquis de Lafayette
D) Napoleon Bonaparte
- 26. What phrase symbolizes the core values of the French Republic?
A) Monarchy forever
B) Vive la révolution
C) Liberté, égalité, fraternité
D) Equality for all
- 27. In which year did Bastille Day become a national holiday in France?
A) 1789
B) 1880
C) 1809
D) 1799
- 28. What is the traditional military display that takes place on Bastille Day called?
A) March
B) Drill
C) Parade
D) Ceremony
- 29. Which musical instrument is commonly heard during Bastille Day celebrations in France?
A) Drum
B) Harp
C) Trumpet
D) Accordion
- 30. In what way do children often participate in Bastille Day festivities?
A) Costume parades
B) Science experiments
C) Historical reenactments
D) Art exhibitions
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