- 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) Italy
B) Spain
C) Germany
D) France
- 2. Which event does Bastille Day commemorate?
A) Battle of Waterloo
B) French Revolution
C) Napoleon's Coronation
D) Storming of the Bastille
- 3. What was the Bastille used as before it was stormed?
A) Library
B) Prison
C) Palace
D) Museum
- 4. What year did the Storming of the Bastille take place?
A) 1799
B) 1809
C) 1819
D) 1789
- 5. What color represents Bastille Day celebrations?
A) Black and Yellow
B) Blue, White, and Red
C) Red and Gold
D) Green and White
- 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) Louvre Museum
B) Arc de Triomphe
C) Notre Dame Cathedral
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) Revolution Day
B) French National Day
C) Paris Liberation Day
D) Napoleon Bonaparte Day
- 10. In which city was the Bastille located?
A) Nice
B) Paris
C) Lyon
D) Marseille
- 11. Who is known as the symbol of the French Revolution and is often associated with Bastille Day?
A) Napoleon Bonaparte
B) Joan of Arc
C) Louis XVI
D) Marianne
- 12. What significant document was adopted on Bastille Day in 1789?
A) Napoleonic Code
B) Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen
C) Magna Carta
D) Treaty of Versailles
- 13. What phrase symbolizes the core values of the French Republic?
A) Vive la révolution
B) Equality for all
C) Monarchy forever
D) Liberté, égalité, fraternité
- 14. When is Bastille Day celebrated?
A) August 14
B) June 14
C) July 4
D) July 14
- 15. During the Storming of the Bastille, how many prisoners were freed?
A) Three
B) Ten
C) Seven
D) Fifteen
- 16. What is the name of the traditional French military band known for playing at Bastille Day celebrations?
A) Cirque du Soleil
B) Les Misérables
C) Garde Républicaine
D) Bande Dessinée
- 17. During the reign of King Louis XVI, why was France in financial crisis, leading to the French Revolution and eventually Bastille Day?
A) Widespread corruption in government
B) Lack of natural resources
C) Heavy spending on wars and court extravagance
D) High taxes on the poor
- 18. What is the French term for 'fireworks'?
A) Feux d'artifice
B) Croissant
C) Crème Brûlée
D) Pain au Chocolat
- 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) Ceremony
B) Parade
C) March
D) Drill
- 21. In what way do children often participate in Bastille Day festivities?
A) Science experiments
B) Art exhibitions
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 Bastille
B) The Arc de Triomphe
C) The Eiffel Tower
D) The Louvre
- 24. Who composed the music for the French national anthem 'La Marseillaise'?
A) Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle
B) Daft Punk
C) Maurice Ravel
D) Édith Piaf
- 25. Which iconic French general is often remembered on Bastille Day for his military victories?
A) Napoleon Bonaparte
B) Charles de Gaulle
C) Joan of Arc
D) Marquis de Lafayette
- 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) Olympe de Gouges
C) Charlotte Corday
D) Théroigne de Méricourt
- 27. Who was the leader of the Committee of Public Safety during the French Revolution and Reign of Terror?
A) Marie Antoinette
B) Maximilien Robespierre
C) Louis XVI
D) Napoleon Bonaparte
- 28. What is the French term for 'military parade'?
A) Cathédrale Notre-Dame
B) Marché Aux Puces
C) Château de Versailles
D) Défilé Militaire
- 29. Which French king was in power at the time of the French Revolution?
A) Louis XIV
B) Louis XV
C) Louis XVI
D) Napoleon Bonaparte
- 30. Where is the largest Bastille Day celebration outside of France held?
A) Sydney
B) New York City
C) Tokyo
D) London
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