Do You Know the Region Auvergne?

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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 6 5 4

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

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

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

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. water a special earth gas none of these

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? volvic stone basalt pouzzolan 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? Rhône Dordogne Seine Garonne