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