French
Which countries border France?
Andorra, Belgium, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Monaco, Spain and Switzerland.
What percentage of people living in France speak French?
86%
Two main causes of the hundred years war?
1. English possessions in France 2. English kings had claims on the French throne
The two main reasons for high immigration to France between 1945 and 1975
1. post war recovery 2. burgeoning economy
Current population of France?
65 million
How many recognized regional languages in France?
8
Where are Roman vestiges found today in southern French cities?
Arles, Nimes, Glanum and Nice.
Current President of France?
Francois Hollande
The name commonly used in the media to refer to France
Hexagone
How was Gaul organized before the Romans invaded?
Independent rival tribes that often were at war with each other.
Things that greatly impacted the Hundred Years War (other than succession of kings and victories/defeats)?
Joan of Arc The Plague The struggle between the French king and the Dukes The withdrawal of the Duke of Burgundy from the war The long bow used by the English Jacqueries or peasant revolts
What is the number one region for wine production in France?
Langeudoc-Roussillon
What is the oldest wine-producing region in France?
Langeudoc-Roussillon
Compared to the national average does Langeudoc-Roussillon produce higher or lower quality wine?
Lower
France is considered a world leader in what?
Luxury goods, high speed trains, and aeronautics.
Did Druids lead in the military?
NO
Did resistance to Rome intensify in Gaul after the 52 BCE uprising ended?
NO
Did the Roman conquest led by Caesar mark the beginning of Roman rule in Gaul?
NO
Where are regional languages spoken in France?
Near the boarders
Did Roman legions return home to Italy after the wars in Gaul?
No
What area of life was Rome least successful in when taking over Gaul?
Religion
The two main French mountain ranges
The Alps in the southeast and the Pyrenees in the southwest
Vercingetorix was the leader of what tribe?
The Arverni Tribe
Longest French river?
The Loire
What is Terroir?
The terroir is the second "ingredient" in the recipe for good wine. It consists in the environment in which the plant will grow and includes the soil, the macro-climate and the micro-climate.
Did Rome grant Roman citizenship to a lot of Gauls?
YUP
What happened in Gaul under Roman rule?
agriculture developed, peace prevailed and trade increased to unprecedented levels.
Why is Vercingetorix considered France's first national hero?
he fought for the independence of Gaul and he resisted Roman rule.
Bodies of water bordering France?
the Atlantic, the Mediterranean, the bay of Biscay and the English Channel.
The geographical features of the Bordeaux
two rivers (the Garonne to the south and the Dordogne to the north), which merge into the large Gironde Estuary.
Social welfare system in France provides?
unemployment benefits, paid vacation, and free education. Maps
