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