History Flashcards
1
Q
What the romans called France
A
Gaul
2
Q
The two islands
A
1) Ile de la cite
2) Ile St. Louis
3
Q
What was the name of the tribe of people that lived on ile St. Louis and why did they live there
A
They were called the parisii, and they lived on the island for protection.
4
Q
How do you say “ the right bank” ( left?) and what is typically found on either side of the river banks?
A
La rive gauche- stores that aren’t as expensive
La rive droit- more expensive
5
Q
What is the definition of Arrondissements?
A
Giant neighborhoods
All connecting and lots of streets
6
Q
Instead of a bus what do you take to travel around Paris
A
RER is train
7
Q
Norte dame means…. and what is the most famous ones full name?
A
It means our lady ( Mary)
Norte dame de Paris
