- 1. In which century was the construction of Paris Notre-Dame cathedral completed?
A) 14th B) 13th C) 15th D) 12th
- 2. Which river flows beside Paris Notre-Dame cathedral?
A) Danube B) Rhine C) Thames D) Seine
- 3. How many bells are there in the bell towers of Paris Notre-Dame cathedral?
A) 15 B) 5 C) 20 D) 10
- 4. Which famous French novelist wrote 'The Hunchback of Notre-Dame' that popularized the cathedral?
A) Émile Zola B) Albert Camus C) Victor Hugo D) Marcel Proust
- 5. Which king of France laid the first stone of Paris Notre-Dame cathedral?
A) Louis VII B) Louis XIV C) Louis Philippe I D) Louis XVI
- 6. Which iconic structure can be seen from the top of Paris Notre-Dame cathedral?
A) Taj Mahal B) Big Ben C) Eiffel Tower D) Statue of Liberty
- 7. Which important incident severely damaged Paris Notre-Dame cathedral in 2019?
A) Earthquake B) Bombing C) Flood D) Fire
- 8. What material was used to create the iconic Rose Window of Paris Notre-Dame cathedral?
A) Aluminum B) Stained glass C) Steel D) Wood
- 9. What is the name of the statue located at the south side of Paris Notre-Dame cathedral depicting the Virgin Mary with the Christ child?
A) Notre-Dame de Paris B) Mona Lisa C) David D) Venus de Milo
- 10. On which island in the Seine River is Paris Notre-Dame cathedral located?
A) Île Jatte B) Île aux Cygnes C) Île Saint-Louis D) Île de la Cité
- 11. Who played the fictional character Quasimodo in the 1939 film 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame' based on Victor Hugo's novel?
A) Clark Gable B) Laurence Olivier C) Cary Grant D) Charles Laughton
- 12. In what year was the Cathedral of Notre-Dame in Paris officially completed?
A) 1400 B) 1345 C) 1500 D) 1200
- 13. What is the name of the largest bell in the South Tower of Paris Notre-Dame cathedral?
A) Michael B) Gabriel C) Emmanuel D) Raphael
- 14. What purpose did the gargoyles serve on Paris Notre-Dame cathedral?
A) To house dragons B) To drain rainwater C) To provide structural support D) To scare away intruders
- 15. How many years did it take to build the Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris?
A) 246 B) 182 C) 318 D) 99
- 16. Which architectural style is Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris primarily known for?
A) Baroque B) Gothic C) Art Deco D) Renaissance
- 17. What material was primarily used in the construction of Notre-Dame cathedral?
A) Sandstone B) Limestone C) Granite D) Marble
- 18. How many towers flank the main entrance of Notre-Dame cathedral?
A) 4 B) 1 C) 2 D) 3
- 19. What feature of the cathedral was damaged in the 2019 fire?
A) Rose windows B) Spire C) Bell towers D) Flying buttresses
- 20. How many famous rose windows does Notre-Dame cathedral have?
A) 3 B) 5 C) 2 D) 1
- 21. Who famously crowned himself Emperor of the French in Notre-Dame in 1804?
A) Louis XVI B) Charles de Gaulle C) Napoleon Bonaparte D) Napoleon III
- 22. Which architectural element of Notre-Dame is considered a masterpiece of Gothic art?
A) Clerestory B) Chevet C) Arcade D) Flying buttresses
- 23. Which relic was housed in Notre-Dame cathedral prior to the French Revolution?
A) True Cross B) Spear of Destiny C) Holy Grail D) Crown of Thorns
- 24. What mythical creature is often found on the exterior of Notre-Dame cathedral?
A) Mermaids B) Griffins C) Sphinxes D) Gargoyles
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