Lesson 5 Culture and Civilization

Question 1

Eiffel Tower

Answer 1

• Eiffel Tower is an iron tower
• Its in Paris, 7th district
• Also called the Iron Lady
• the engineer gustave eiffel contructed the tower

Question 2

Panthéon

Answer 2

• Panthéon is a monument in the heart quartier latin

- Several personalities are buried in pantheon

Question 3

Versailles Castle

Answer 3

• Versailles Castle is a royal castle in the region of Île-de-France
• It was under the residence of King Louis XIV, the sun king

Question 4

Nimes Arena

Answer 4

• Nimes Arena is a very ancient amphitheater in nimes

- they are used for several spectacles in particular for bullfights

Question 5

Louvre

Answer 5

• Louvre is a museum in Paris
• Mona Lisa, the famous painting by Leonardo da vinci -figures among its collection
• Louvre is also known for its glass pyramid