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The significance in France of the 'Canal du Midi'
Contributed by: Cresswell
  • 1. What is the primary function of the Canal du Midi?
A) To connect the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea
B) To serve as a fishing ground
C) To provide drinking water to Paris
D) To act as a military defense line
  • 2. In which century was the Canal du Midi constructed?
A) 17th century
B) 16th century
C) 19th century
D) 18th century
  • 3. Who commissioned the construction of the Canal du Midi?
A) King Louis XIV
B) Charlemagne
C) Napoleon Bonaparte
D) King Louis XVI
  • 4. What type of craft primarily uses the Canal du Midi today?
A) Pleasure boats
B) Fishing boats
C) Military vessels
D) Cargo ships
  • 5. What type of climate does the Canal du Midi region have?
A) Tropical
B) Continental
C) Mediterranean
D) Oceanic
  • 6. When was the Canal du Midi completed?
A) 1720
B) 1681
C) 1650
D) 1702
  • 7. What ecological role does the Canal du Midi play?
A) Irrigation system for crops
B) Water supply for cities
C) Hydroelectric power generation
D) Habitat for local wildlife
  • 8. What UNESCO designation does the Canal du Midi hold?
A) Cultural Landscape
B) National Historic Landmark
C) Biosphere Reserve
D) World Heritage Site
  • 9. Which city does the Canal du Midi start in?
A) Bordeaux
B) Toulouse
C) Marseille
D) Carcassonne
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