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