History of Burgundy

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1. What was the name of the great Celtic chief who organised a major rebellion against Julius Caesar , successfully held the hill-fort of Gergovia , but was finally defeated at Alesia in Burgundy ? Asterix Vercingetorix Ambiorix Boduognat

2. On the route from Lyons to Treves the Romans built their city of Augustodunum, 'sister and rival to Rome herself'. What is the modern name of that town? Auxerre Chalon-sur-Saone Dijon Autun

3. Saints played an important role in the early history of Burgundy. Which of these is the only non-Burgundian? St. Boniface St Symphorien St Andoche Ste Benigne

4. In 1363, the French King Jean le Bon gave the Duchy of Burgundy to his son Philip later called the Bold. Twenty years later , at the death of his father-in-law that son was able to add Franche-Comte, Artois and Flanders to his territories. Who was his wife through whom he had inherited all that land? Margaret of Flanders Mary of Artois Margaret of Bavaria Joan of Franche-Comte

5. When Philip the Bold's grandson was able to add also Holland, Zealand and Luxemburg to his Duchy , he was so powerful that he and his successors were given the name of 'Great Dukes of the Western World'. To demonstrate his power he established a famous Order of Merit everybody important wanted to be a member of. What was its name? the Golden Lily the Order of the Bath the Golden Fleece the Golden Vine

6. One of the greatest military engineers and an important assistant of King Louis XIV of France was born in the Morvan area of Burgundy. What was his name? Sebastien Leprestre , Count of Buffon Romain Roland Jean Baptiste Greuze Bossuet

7. Which of these important people in post-revolutionary France was not born in Burgundy , but studied briefly at Autun ? Lazare Carnot Napoleon Bonaparte Saint-Just Gaspard Monge

8. In the nineteenth century there was a need for more industry in the agricultural areas of Burgundy. It was the Schneider family who gave Burgundy an important metal-producing town. Which of these ? La Machine Montceau la Mine Le Creusot Montereau

9. Burgundy played its role also in the world of literature . One of the most important Romantic poets was born near Macon at Milly. He also played a role in nineteenth century politics. Who is he ? Alfred de Musset Alphonse de Lamartine Francois Rude Nicephore Niepce

10. It's also a Burgundian who is the first author of one of the most famous French dictionaries. Which one exactly? Le Petit Robert Larousse Dictionary Le Dictionnaire de l'Academie Cassell's Dictionaries