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