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