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French military parades and their cultural roots
Contributed by: Cresswell
  • 1. What is the name of the annual military parade held in Paris on July 14th?
A) VE Day Parade
B) Bastille Day Parade
C) Armistice Day Parade
D) Revolution Day Parade
  • 2. Which historical event does Bastille Day commemorate?
A) Napoleon's Rise to Power
B) French Revolution Declaration
C) Storming of the Bastille
D) End of World War I
  • 3. In what year did the first official military parade for Bastille Day take place?
A) 1965
B) 1790
C) 1900
D) 1880
  • 4. What kind of cultural significance do military parades hold in France?
A) Celebration of national unity
B) Promotion of militarism
C) Economic demonstration
D) Focus on historical tragedies
  • 5. Who is the head of state that often reviews the Bastille Day parade?
A) The Chief of Army Staff
B) The President of France
C) The Mayor of Paris
D) The Prime Minister of France
  • 6. What is the significance of the military parades across different French regions?
A) Local cultural expression
B) National economic boost
C) Promotion of foreign relations
D) Uniformity in military practices
  • 7. What is traditionally displayed during the Bastille Day Parade in Paris?
A) Fashion shows
B) Military hardware
C) Art exhibitions
D) Cultural artifacts
  • 8. Which event significantly influenced the development of French military parades?
A) The Franco-Prussian War
B) The French Revolution
C) The Napoleonic Wars
D) World War I
  • 9. What does the French national anthem, 'La Marseillaise', symbolize during military parades?
A) Patriotism and revolution
B) Monarchy and tradition
C) Peace and cooperation
D) Colonial expansion
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