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1. What was the name of the great Celtic chief who organised a major rebellion against Julius Caesar, successfully held the hill-fort of Gergovia, but was finally defeated at Alesia in Burgundy?
2. On the route from Lyons to Treves the Romans built their city of Augustodunum, 'sister and rival to Rome herself'. What is the modern name of that town?
3. Saints played an important role in the early history of Burgundy. Which of these is the only non-Burgundian?
4. In 1363, the French King Jean le Bon gave the Duchy of Burgundy to his son Philip later called the Bold. Twenty years later , at the death of his father-in-law that son was able to add Franche-Comte, Artois and Flanders to his territories. Who was his wife through whom he had inherited all that land?
5. When Philip the Bold's grandson was able to add also Holland, Zealand and Luxemburg to his Duchy , he was so powerful that he and his successors were given the name of 'Great Dukes of the Western World'. To demonstrate his power he established a famous Order of Merit everybody important wanted to be a member of. What was its name?
6. One of the greatest military engineers and an important assistant of King Louis XIV of France was born in the Morvan area of Burgundy. What was his name?
7. Which of these important people in post-revolutionary France was not born in Burgundy, but studied briefly at Autun ?
8. In the nineteenth century there was a need for more industry in the agricultural areas of Burgundy. It was the Schneider family who gave Burgundy an important metal-producing town. Which of these?
9. Burgundy played its role also in the world of literature . One of the most important Romantic poets was born near Macon at Milly. He also played a role in nineteenth century politics. Who is he?
10. It's also a Burgundian who is the first author of one of the most famous French dictionaries. Which one exactly?
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