- 1. In which century was the construction of Paris Notre-Dame cathedral completed?
A) 12th
B) 13th
C) 15th
D) 14th
- 2. Which river flows beside Paris Notre-Dame cathedral?
A) Seine
B) Thames
C) Danube
D) Rhine
- 3. How many bells are there in the bell towers of Paris Notre-Dame cathedral?
A) 5
B) 15
C) 10
D) 20
- 4. Which famous French novelist wrote 'The Hunchback of Notre-Dame' that popularized the cathedral?
A) Victor Hugo
B) Émile Zola
C) Albert Camus
D) Marcel Proust
- 5. Which king of France laid the first stone of Paris Notre-Dame cathedral?
A) Louis XIV
B) Louis VII
C) Louis Philippe I
D) Louis XVI
- 6. Which iconic structure can be seen from the top of Paris Notre-Dame cathedral?
A) Big Ben
B) Taj Mahal
C) Statue of Liberty
D) Eiffel Tower
- 7. Which important incident severely damaged Paris Notre-Dame cathedral in 2019?
A) Fire
B) Bombing
C) Flood
D) Earthquake
- 8. What material was used to create the iconic Rose Window of Paris Notre-Dame cathedral?
A) Stained glass
B) Aluminum
C) Wood
D) Steel
- 9. What is the name of the statue located at the south side of Paris Notre-Dame cathedral depicting the Virgin Mary with the Christ child?
A) David
B) Venus de Milo
C) Notre-Dame de Paris
D) Mona Lisa
- 10. On which island in the Seine River is Paris Notre-Dame cathedral located?
A) Île de la Cité
B) Île aux Cygnes
C) Île Saint-Louis
D) Île Jatte
- 11. Who played the fictional character Quasimodo in the 1939 film 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame' based on Victor Hugo's novel?
A) Laurence Olivier
B) Cary Grant
C) Charles Laughton
D) Clark Gable
- 12. In what year was the Cathedral of Notre-Dame in Paris officially completed?
A) 1400
B) 1345
C) 1500
D) 1200
- 13. What is the name of the largest bell in the South Tower of Paris Notre-Dame cathedral?
A) Gabriel
B) Emmanuel
C) Raphael
D) Michael
- 14. What purpose did the gargoyles serve on Paris Notre-Dame cathedral?
A) To house dragons
B) To drain rainwater
C) To provide structural support
D) To scare away intruders
- 15. How many years did it take to build the Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris?
A) 99
B) 246
C) 318
D) 182
- 16. Which architectural style is Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris primarily known for?
A) Gothic
B) Art Deco
C) Renaissance
D) Baroque
- 17. What material was primarily used in the construction of Notre-Dame cathedral?
A) Marble
B) Granite
C) Limestone
D) Sandstone
- 18. How many towers flank the main entrance of Notre-Dame cathedral?
A) 2
B) 4
C) 1
D) 3
- 19. What feature of the cathedral was damaged in the 2019 fire?
A) Flying buttresses
B) Spire
C) Bell towers
D) Rose windows
- 20. How many famous rose windows does Notre-Dame cathedral have?
A) 1
B) 5
C) 3
D) 2
- 21. Who famously crowned himself Emperor of the French in Notre-Dame in 1804?
A) Louis XVI
B) Napoleon III
C) Napoleon Bonaparte
D) Charles de Gaulle
- 22. Which architectural element of Notre-Dame is considered a masterpiece of Gothic art?
A) Flying buttresses
B) Chevet
C) Arcade
D) Clerestory
- 23. Which relic was housed in Notre-Dame cathedral prior to the French Revolution?
A) Spear of Destiny
B) True Cross
C) Holy Grail
D) Crown of Thorns
- 24. What mythical creature is often found on the exterior of Notre-Dame cathedral?
A) Gargoyles
B) Griffins
C) Mermaids
D) Sphinxes
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