- 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) Spain
B) Italy
C) Germany
D) France
- 2. Which event does Bastille Day commemorate?
A) French Revolution
B) Storming of the Bastille
C) Napoleon's Coronation
D) Battle of Waterloo
- 3. What was the Bastille used as before it was stormed?
A) Museum
B) Library
C) Palace
D) Prison
- 4. What year did the Storming of the Bastille take place?
A) 1809
B) 1789
C) 1819
D) 1799
- 5. What color represents Bastille Day celebrations?
A) Red and Gold
B) Green and White
C) Black and Yellow
D) Blue, White, and Red
- 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) Arc de Triomphe
B) Eiffel Tower
C) Louvre Museum
D) Notre Dame Cathedral
- 8. The Storming of the Bastille marked the beginning of what major historical event?
A) American Civil War
B) Industrial Revolution
C) French Revolution
D) Victorian Era
- 9. Bastille Day is also known as:
A) Napoleon Bonaparte Day
B) Paris Liberation Day
C) Revolution Day
D) French National Day
- 10. In which city was the Bastille located?
A) Nice
B) Lyon
C) Marseille
D) Paris
- 11. Who is known as the symbol of the French Revolution and is often associated with Bastille Day?
A) Joan of Arc
B) Louis XVI
C) Marianne
D) Napoleon Bonaparte
- 12. What significant document was adopted on Bastille Day in 1789?
A) Treaty of Versailles
B) Magna Carta
C) Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen
D) Napoleonic Code
- 13. What phrase symbolizes the core values of the French Republic?
A) Liberté, égalité, fraternité
B) Monarchy forever
C) Equality for all
D) Vive la révolution
- 14. When is Bastille Day celebrated?
A) June 14
B) August 14
C) July 14
D) July 4
- 15. During the Storming of the Bastille, how many prisoners were freed?
A) Fifteen
B) Seven
C) Ten
D) Three
- 16. What is the name of the traditional French military band known for playing at Bastille Day celebrations?
A) Bande Dessinée
B) Garde Républicaine
C) Les Misérables
D) Cirque du Soleil
- 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) Heavy spending on wars and court extravagance
C) High taxes on the poor
D) Lack of natural resources
- 18. What is the French term for 'fireworks'?
A) Crème Brûlée
B) Croissant
C) Pain au Chocolat
D) Feux d'artifice
- 19. Which musical instrument is commonly heard during Bastille Day celebrations in France?
A) Trumpet
B) Accordion
C) Drum
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) Historical reenactments
B) Art exhibitions
C) Science experiments
D) Costume parades
- 22. In which year did Bastille Day become a national holiday in France?
A) 1789
B) 1799
C) 1880
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 Louvre
D) The Eiffel Tower
- 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) Théroigne de Méricourt
B) Charlotte Corday
C) Marie Antoinette
D) Olympe de Gouges
- 27. Who was the leader of the Committee of Public Safety during the French Revolution and Reign of Terror?
A) Maximilien Robespierre
B) Napoleon Bonaparte
C) Marie Antoinette
D) Louis XVI
- 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 XVI
B) Napoleon Bonaparte
C) Louis XIV
D) Louis XV
- 30. Where is the largest Bastille Day celebration outside of France held?
A) New York City
B) London
C) Tokyo
D) Sydney
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