Places Flashcards

(25 cards)

1
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What is the national holiday in France celebrated on July 14th?

A

Bastille Day

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2
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True or False: Bastille Day commemorates the storming of the Bastille prison in 1789.

A

True

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3
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Fill in the blank: The French holiday known as __________ is celebrated on the first Sunday of Advent.

A

Christmas

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4
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What is the traditional French dessert often enjoyed during Christmas?

A

Bûche de Noël

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5
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Which holiday is celebrated to mark the end of World War I in France?

A

Armistice Day

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6
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What is the date of Armistice Day?

A

November 11th

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7
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following holidays is considered a public holiday in France? A) New Year’s Day B) Halloween C) Valentine’s Day

A

A) New Year’s Day

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8
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What is the French term for Easter?

A

Pâques

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9
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True or False: Labor Day is celebrated in France on May 1st.

A

True

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10
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Fill in the blank: The French holiday __________ is observed on the 40th day of Lent.

A

Easter

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11
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What is the significance of May 8th in France?

A

Victory in Europe Day (VE Day)

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12
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Which holiday celebrates the Assumption of Mary in France?

A

Assumption Day

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13
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What is the date of Assumptio

A

August 15th

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14
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Multiple Choice: Which holiday is known for fireworks and parades in France? A) Bastille Day B) Thanksgiving C) Labor Day

A

A) Bastille Day

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15
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What is a common tradition during the French holiday of Epiphany?

A

Eating a Galette des Rois (King Cake)

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16
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True or False: All French holidays are observed nationwide.

17
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What is celebrated on February 2nd in France?

A

Candlemas (La Chandeleur)

18
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Fill in the blank: The holiday __________ is celebrated in France to honor the patron saint of children.

A

Saint Nicholas Day

19
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Which holiday marks the beginning of the school year in France?

20
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What is the traditional meal often enjoyed during Christmas Eve in France?

21
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True or False: The Feast of St. John is celebrated on June 24th in France.

22
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What is the French term for All Saints’ Day?

23
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What is the date of All Saints’ Day?

24
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What is the significance of the holiday known as ‘Fête de la Musique’?

A

It celebrates music and musicians on June 21st.

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Multiple Choice: Which holiday is often associated with fireworks in France? A) Labor Day B) Bastille Day C) Christmas
B) Bastille Day