The significance in France of the 'Canal du Midi' - Exam
  • 1. What is the primary function of the Canal du Midi?
A) To serve as a fishing ground
B) To act as a military defense line
C) To provide drinking water to Paris
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) Napoleon Bonaparte
B) King Louis XIV
C) Charlemagne
D) King Louis XVI
  • 4. What type of craft primarily uses the Canal du Midi today?
A) Military vessels
B) Pleasure boats
C) Fishing boats
D) Cargo ships
  • 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) 1702
C) 1650
D) 1681
  • 7. What ecological role does the Canal du Midi play?
A) Water supply for cities
B) Hydroelectric power generation
C) Habitat for local wildlife
D) Irrigation system for crops
  • 8. What UNESCO designation does the Canal du Midi hold?
A) Biosphere Reserve
B) World Heritage Site
C) Cultural Landscape
D) National Historic Landmark
  • 9. Which city does the Canal du Midi start in?
A) Toulouse
B) Carcassonne
C) Bordeaux
D) Marseille
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