The significance in France of the 'Canal du Midi'

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

6. When was the Canal du Midi completed?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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