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