- 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) France
B) Italy
C) Spain
D) Germany
- 2. Which event does Bastille Day commemorate?
A) French Revolution
B) Battle of Waterloo
C) Storming of the Bastille
D) Napoleon's Coronation
- 3. What was the Bastille used as before it was stormed?
A) Palace
B) Prison
C) Library
D) Museum
- 4. What year did the Storming of the Bastille take place?
A) 1799
B) 1789
C) 1819
D) 1809
- 5. What color represents Bastille Day celebrations?
A) Black and Yellow
B) Red and Gold
C) Blue, White, and Red
D) Green and White
- 6. What is the French national anthem often sung on Bastille Day?
A) God Save the Queen
B) Ode to Joy
C) La Marseillaise
D) The Star-Spangled Banner
- 7. Which famous landmark in Paris is often the focal point of Bastille Day celebrations?
A) Eiffel Tower
B) Arc de Triomphe
C) Notre Dame Cathedral
D) Louvre Museum
- 8. The Storming of the Bastille marked the beginning of what major historical event?
A) Victorian Era
B) French Revolution
C) American Civil War
D) Industrial Revolution
- 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) Lyon
C) Nice
D) Paris
- 11. Who is known as the symbol of the French Revolution and is often associated with Bastille Day?
A) Napoleon Bonaparte
B) Louis XVI
C) Marianne
D) Joan of Arc
- 12. What significant document was adopted on Bastille Day in 1789?
A) Magna Carta
B) Treaty of Versailles
C) Napoleonic Code
D) Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen
- 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) June 14
B) July 4
C) August 14
D) July 14
- 15. During the Storming of the Bastille, how many prisoners were freed?
A) Ten
B) Seven
C) Three
D) Fifteen
- 16. What is the name of the traditional French military band known for playing at Bastille Day celebrations?
A) Bande Dessinée
B) Cirque du Soleil
C) Les Misérables
D) Garde Républicaine
- 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) Pain au Chocolat
C) Crème Brûlée
D) Croissant
- 19. Which musical instrument is commonly heard during Bastille Day celebrations in France?
A) Drum
B) Accordion
C) Trumpet
D) Harp
- 20. What is the traditional military display that takes place on Bastille Day called?
A) March
B) Drill
C) Ceremony
D) Parade
- 21. In what way do children often participate in Bastille Day festivities?
A) Costume parades
B) Historical reenactments
C) Science experiments
D) Art exhibitions
- 22. In which year did Bastille Day become a national holiday in France?
A) 1880
B) 1789
C) 1809
D) 1799
- 23. What was the nickname of the notorious French prison that symbolized the tyranny of the monarchy?
A) The Louvre
B) The Eiffel Tower
C) The Bastille
D) The Arc de Triomphe
- 24. 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
- 25. Which iconic French general is often remembered on Bastille Day for his military victories?
A) Napoleon Bonaparte
B) Marquis de Lafayette
C) Charles de Gaulle
D) Joan of Arc
- 26. Who gave the famous order 'Let them eat cake' and is associated with the period leading up to Bastille Day?
A) Théroigne de Méricourt
B) Marie Antoinette
C) Charlotte Corday
D) Olympe de Gouges
- 27. Who was the leader of the Committee of Public Safety during the French Revolution and Reign of Terror?
A) Louis XVI
B) Maximilien Robespierre
C) Marie Antoinette
D) Napoleon Bonaparte
- 28. What is the French term for 'military parade'?
A) Cathédrale Notre-Dame
B) Défilé Militaire
C) Château de Versailles
D) Marché Aux Puces
- 29. Which French king was in power at the time of the French Revolution?
A) Louis XV
B) Louis XVI
C) Louis XIV
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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