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Do You Know the Region Auvergne?

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Fun Trivia : Quizzes : France : Do You Know the Region Auvergne?

Introduction:
"This is a quiz about the Auvergne, one of the most beautiful French regions, situated in the centre of France. People usually think it's only countryside and lost in the middle of nowhere. This may be true, but you will see that it's not only that."


1. What is the name of the mountains massif that occupies almost all the region, and what is the name of its highest summit?
    Massif Central / Puy-de-Dôme
    Massif Armoricain / Ménez Kador
    Massif Central / Puy du Pariou
    Massif Armoricain / Roc'h Ruz


2. How many départements are in the Auvergne region?
    2
    4
    5
    6


3. What kind of food is the Auvergne most renowned for?
    Tartiflette
    Raclette
    Cheese
    Salads


4. What well-known worldwide enterprise first begun in the Auvergne and still has a very important place in the economy of the region?
    Nestlé (food)
    Secotine (glue)
    Michelin (tyres)
    Haribo (sweets)


5. The region Auvergne gave France a high-ranked politician. What was his function?
    Prime minister
    President of the Senate
    Minister
    President


6. The town center of Clermont-Ferrand was built on an old (volcano) crater.
    True
    False


7. What natural resource is the Auvergne renowned for? It is used by a lot of people, in different ways.
    gas
    none of these
    a special earth
    water


8. This volcanic stone is characteristic of the region Auvergne. It is very dark, almost black. The cathedral in Clermont-Ferrand (among others) was made of this material. What is it called?
    pouzzolan
    volvic stone
    basalt
    marble


9. The town of Clermont-Ferrand used to be two different cities, Clairmont and Montferrand, hence its name.
    True
    False


10. Which river has its source in the Auvergne?
    Garonne
    Rhône
    Dordogne
    Seine


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