French 1A CultureGrams
What is the national anthem of Belgium?
"The Brabant Song"
About how many avalanches a year does Switzerland have?
10,000
What percent of the population in Switzerland is French?
18%
France has how many regions?
22
How many official languages does Switzerland have?
4
What does the expression "A Belgian is born with a brick in his stomach" mean?
Almost all Belgians desire to build and own a brick home
The largest city in Belgium is:
Brussels
Whom did Joan of Arc defeat in the Hundred Years' War?
England
True or False: In France medical care is totally free for all citizens including tourists, through their socialized system
False
True or False: It is customary in Belgium to greet everyone with two "air kisses."
False
The design of the Luxembourg flag was based on which country's flag?
France
What is the story behind the emblem of Switzerland's flag?
In the 13th century soldiers used two strips of white fabric to make a cross identifying them in battle.
Which of the following is not a prominent writer from Switzerland
Jean-Paul Sartre
Which holiday commemorates the storming of the Bastille prison in Paris during the French Revolution?
La Fête Nationale
Which famous cartoon characters were created in Belgium?
Tintin and the Smurfs
True or False: Belgium is well-known for its efficient postal system
True
True or False: Couples in Switzerland must have a civil marriage ceremony before a religious one
True
True or False: Foreign guests should not bring wine as a gift to the host unless they are certain of the wine's high quality(France)
True
True or False: In Switzerland flowers generally are presented in odd numbers
True
True or False: Luxembourgers enjoy one of the highest standards of living in the world
True
Where do you find the highest level of dropouts in the Belgian school system?
University
What is Luxembourg's national motto?
We want to remain what we are!
France is sometimes referred to as what shape?
a hexagone
What is a "quenelle" in Luxembourg?
a small dumpling
What memento do Belgian brides traditionally carry on their wedding day and later keep as a family heirloom?
a special embroidered handkerchief
What is "klibbere goen" in Luxembourg?
a tradition where children use rattles to announce Easter church services
Which value is not specified as being important to the Swiss?
ambition
What are some traditional Luxembourger house-warming gifts?
bread, salt, and a bottle of wine
The territories of Belgium gained independence from the Netherlands in 1830. What type of government did they form?
constitutional monarchy
The Tour de France and French Open are popular sporting events that take place in France. Which two sports are played at these events?
cycling and tennis
Which of the following is not mentioned as a popular activity in Belgium?
dancing
What is "gymnasia" in Switzerland?
high school
What are two popular seasonal activities in Luxembourg?
hunting and fishing
How many children does the average family in Luxembourg have?
less than two
Which of the following Luxembourger institutions does not use French as its official language?
newspapers
What does the "Académie française" do?
resists the inclusion of foreign words in the French language
What is required of every physically fit male in Switzerland?
serve in the Swiss Army
What is one of France's backbone industries?
tourism
How many courses does a typical French family meal have?
two to four courses
All citizens of Luxembourg older than age 18 are required to:
vote in national elections
