FLVS Module 6 Review Flashcards
What is the capital and main city of the Alsace region in northeastern France?
Strasbourg
What reflects the influence of neighboring Germany?
The buildings lining the Ill River
What is the core of Strasbourg, the Grande Île filled with?
the island is filled with museums, cathedrals, industry, and markings of its past and present.
What groups has Strasbourg been under the rule of?
Celts, Alemanni, Huns, Franks, and Romans.
The history of Strasbourg dates back to when?
prehistoric times.
Dominating Strasbourg’s skyline and a symbol of its history, and an example of Gothic architecture begun in the twelfth century is what?
Strasbourg Cathedral, Notre Dame de Strasbourg
Upon its completion in the 1400s, Strasbourg Cathedral became what?
The world’s tallest building, surpassing the Great Pyramid of Giza.
Today, Strasbourg Cathedral is known as what?
One of the tallest churches in the world.
What is Strasbourg Cathedral best known for?
Its astronomical clock.
What is the astronomical clock? What does it do?
Displays the accurate placement of the sun and moon, including the eclipses. Each day at midday, the clock reveals figures of Christ and the Apostles.
During the 1400s, when Strasbourg Cathedral was completed, it is reported that German-born Johannes Gutenberg invented what? What did the invention lead to?
the printing press in Strasbourg. This invention led to the first mass production of printed books, including the Gutenberg Bible.
When had Strasbourg grown and began expanding beyond its island banks?
As early as the 13th century
To link the island to the shores across the river and to fortify its defense of the waterway, construction began on what?
“les ponts couverts,” covered bridges.
Why were the original wooden roofs on the “pont couverts” were removed?
Because of changing transportation and artillery throughout history.
What modes of transportation can be used in Strasbourg?
The Ill River, walking, bicycling, taxis, and more. A street-level train system, operated since 1994, can also be used.
Strasbourg serves as one of the __ ports on the Rhine.
largest
Today, Strasbourg houses how many institutions? What are some of these?
More than 20 international institutions. Among those are the European Science Foundation, the Assembly of European Regions, the International Institute of Human Rights and the European Parliament.
Where is Carcassone located?
the south of France
When do the canals date from?
the 17th century.
What are the canals used for?
They were (and still are) the gateway from the Mediterranean Sea to the Atlantic Ocean. You can ride a barge or riverboat on the canal and enjoy the countryside.
Why was the castle of Carcassone very difficult to attack?
It rests upon a high hill above the city, which makes it very difficult to attack without the knowledge of the townspeople. It also had many gates.
Where can you see the Roman influence?
The Romanesque capitals (or pillars, as you call them) are still standing. Some of the towers also demonstrate the classic Roman design with arrow slits visible to shoot down enemies when Carcassone was under attack.
Here is a park.
Voici un parc
And here is a stadium for games.
Et voici un stade pour les jeux.
