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Francophone Countries Flashcards

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1
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Which architect created the once-controversial pyramid that serves as an entrance to the Louvre?

A

I.M. Pei

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What is the name of the palace located just outside the city of Paris which was home to Louis XII, XIV, and XVI?

A

Versailles

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This Frenchman was the originator of the modern Olympic games in 1896.

A

Pierre de Coubertin

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This French speaking country is known for race cars and casinos.

A

Monaco

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This is the Canadian province where French is primarily spoken.

A

Quebec

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French fries are from which French-speaking country?

A

Belgium

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Which continent has the most French speaking countries?

A

Africa

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This is a French speaking country in the Middle East.

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Lebanon

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Which country is the birthplace of Emperor Josephine and the home of Mount Pelée, an active volcano?

A

Martinique

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10
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Where is the largest basilica (La Basilique Notre Dame de la Paix) in the world located?

A

Côte D’ivoire

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What is the name of the French speaking country in South America?

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French Guiana

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This country which has not participated in war since the Treaty of Paris in 1815 speaks French as an official language.

A

Switzerland

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Which French speaking country is located in the Pacific Ocean?

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French Polynesia

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What is the name of the traditional egg, ham and cheese sandwich eaten in Paris?

A

Croque monsieur

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Which African country off the coast of Mozambique and Zimbabwe speaks French?

A

Madagascar

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In which sea is Haiti located?

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Caribbean Sea

16
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Which country located on the French Riviera is the second smallest in the world?

A

Monaco

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Which French speaking country is known as the “land of the mountains” in its native language of Taino?

A

Haiti

18
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True or false: the population of Malagasies in Madagascar is bigger than the population of Australia.

A

True

19
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What French engineering and industry finds its home in French Guiana?

A

Aerospace industry

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