The significance in France of the 'Canal du Midi'

1. What is the primary function of the Canal du Midi?

A) To serve as a fishing ground
B) To connect the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea
C) To act as a military defense line
D) To provide drinking water to Paris

2. In which century was the Canal du Midi constructed?

A) 16th century
B) 18th century
C) 17th century
D) 19th century

3. Who commissioned the construction of the Canal du Midi?

A) Charlemagne
B) King Louis XVI
C) King Louis XIV
D) Napoleon Bonaparte

4. What type of craft primarily uses the Canal du Midi today?

A) Cargo ships
B) Fishing boats
C) Military vessels
D) Pleasure boats

5. What type of climate does the Canal du Midi region have?

A) Tropical
B) Mediterranean
C) Oceanic
D) Continental

6. When was the Canal du Midi completed?

A) 1720
B) 1650
C) 1702
D) 1681

7. What ecological role does the Canal du Midi play?

A) Habitat for local wildlife
B) Irrigation system for crops
C) Water supply for cities
D) Hydroelectric power generation

8. What UNESCO designation does the Canal du Midi hold?

A) National Historic Landmark
B) Cultural Landscape
C) World Heritage Site
D) Biosphere Reserve

9. Which city does the Canal du Midi start in?

A) Carcassonne
B) Toulouse
C) Bordeaux
D) Marseille

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