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