Investigation: Bastille Day Flashcards
On which date do the people of France celebrate ‘Bastille Day’?
14th of July
What is Bastille Day actually celebrating?
France celebrates the moment when the angry people of Paris broke into the prison and set the prisoners free. This event is called the storming of the Bastille and in French it is La Prise de la Bastille.
What is the French way to say ‘Bastille Day’?
La Fête Nationale Francaise.
What is the French name of the French flag?
Le drapeau tricolore.
Why was the French Royal Family so unpopular?
It’s because they did not seem to care about the poor people’s hunger.
What did the surgeon, Dr. Guillotin, invent?
The guillotine was the method of execution developed during the French Revolution. It was invented with the help of surgeon, Dr. Guillotin. In Paris, it was used regularly in an area called La Place de la Concorde.
What is the motto of France?
Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité(Freedom, Equality, Brotherhood)
Which famous building was constructed to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the very first Bastille Day?
The Eiffel Tower( La Tour Eiffel) was built.
Which famous building was constructed to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the very first Bastille Day?
A big glass pyramid was build outside the Louvre Museum.
Which famous French cycling race takes place on Bastille Day?
Le Tour de France
