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France Trivia Quiz

A quiz on France, for kids.

A multiple-choice quiz by doomed. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
doomed

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
253,503

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

Plays
4620

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 81 (10/10), Guest 117 (2/10), Guest 87 (8/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the capital of France? Hint

Rome

Marseille

Lisbon

Paris

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the highest point in France? Hint

Mont Rouge

Mont Blanc

Mont Bleu

Mont Noir

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the longest river in France? Hint

The Danube

The Loire

The Elba

The Thames

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the 'Tour de France'? Hint

A mountain climb

A bicycle race

A greyhound meet

A yacht challenge

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the name of the monument that is found at the end of the Champs-�lys�es? Hint

The Louvre

Passy Metro

Arc de Triomphe

Eiffel Tower

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Question 6 of 10

6. In which building would you have found Quasimodo? Hint

Sacre Cour

Pompidou Centre

Eiffel Tower

Notre Dame

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is a French police officer called? Hint

Plod

Gendarme

Old Bill

Copper

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which area of France did a number of beach landings take place in 1944? Hint

Normandy

Auvergne

Alsace

Limousin

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of the following countries borders France to the south? Hint

Algeria

Germany

Sweden

Andorra

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which monument in the French capital stands at 324 m (1063 ft) high ? Hint

Brandenburgh Gate

Statue of Liberty

Big Ben

Eiffel Tower

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the capital of France?

Answer: Paris

Paris is the capital city of France. It is situated on the River Seine, in northern France. Paris is famed for its cultural centres and for a high class array of artistic works.

2. What is the highest point in France?

Answer: Mont Blanc

Mont Blanc (French for white mountain) is in the Alps, it stands at 4,808 m / 15,774 ft and is the highest mountain in Western Europe.

3. What is the longest river in France?

Answer: The Loire

The Loire River is the longest river in France with a length of just over 1000 km, and drains an area of 117,000 sq km, more than a fifth of France.

4. What is the 'Tour de France'?

Answer: A bicycle race

This is the French jewel of sport. Every year the world's best cyclists compete in a gruelling three week programme of sprints, hill climbs and lung-bursting distances.

5. What is the name of the monument that is found at the end of the Champs-�lys�es?

Answer: Arc de Triomphe

The momument is situated at the west end of the Champs Elysees. Beneath the arch is the tomb of the unknown soldier and the eternal flame.

6. In which building would you have found Quasimodo?

Answer: Notre Dame

Quasimodo was, according to the book "Hunchback of Notre Dame", the bell ringer of the Cathedral. Notre Dame is famed for its gothic look and is one of Paris' most valued buildings.

7. What is a French police officer called?

Answer: Gendarme

The word is often incorrectly used in English to refer to any French police officer. The most notable gendarme was the fictional, bungling Inspector Clousseau from the "Pink Panther" films and books.

8. Which area of France did a number of beach landings take place in 1944?

Answer: Normandy

Normandy is a geographical region in northern France. It is famous for the 1944 D-Day landings. June 6th saw the Allied forces take control of western Europe with a series of raids to push back Hitler's German forces. American, British, Canadian and other Commonwealth troops hit the beaches in large numbers.

9. Which of the following countries borders France to the south?

Answer: Andorra

Andorra is a small landlocked country located in the Pyrenees mountain range. It borders both France to the north and Spain to the south.

10. Which monument in the French capital stands at 324 m (1063 ft) high ?

Answer: Eiffel Tower

The Eiffel Tower is over 100 years old and is one of the world's most recognised structures. Millions of people have climbed to the very top of the tower to take in the breathtaking views of Paris.

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Source: Author doomed

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