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