The significance in France of the 'Canal du Midi'
  • 1. What is the primary function of the Canal du Midi?
A) To act as a military defense line
B) To provide drinking water to Paris
C) To serve as a fishing ground
D) To connect the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea
  • 2. In which century was the Canal du Midi constructed?
A) 17th century
B) 19th century
C) 16th century
D) 18th century
  • 3. Who commissioned the construction of the Canal du Midi?
A) Charlemagne
B) King Louis XIV
C) King Louis XVI
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) Mediterranean
B) Oceanic
C) Tropical
D) Continental
  • 6. When was the Canal du Midi completed?
A) 1702
B) 1681
C) 1650
D) 1720
  • 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) World Heritage Site
C) National Historic Landmark
D) Biosphere Reserve
  • 9. Which city does the Canal du Midi start in?
A) Bordeaux
B) Marseille
C) Toulouse
D) Carcassonne
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