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