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1 French Revolutionary Symbols Quiz coolicon
Here's a quiz on some of the symbols and events of the 1789 revolution, particularly those that are still ever-present in today's French Republic.
 Tough 10 qns
4296 plays
 Jul 14 02
Bruyere editor
2 Vichy icon
This quiz is about a sad chapter in modern French history, and was a very difficult time for most Frenchmen. Let's make it easy for you!
 Tough 10 qns
2190 plays
 Mar 21 03
Oblomov
3 Napoleon's Symbols of Power coolicon
This exhibition has been seen at the St. Louis Art Museum, Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, and Musee des Arts Decoratifs in Paris.
 Difficult 10 qns
354 plays
 Apr 14 08
ponycargirl gold
4 Les Escargots' "French Firsts"! coolicon
Enjoy some historical French 'Firsts' with the Les Escargots team! Fonty snail discovers an ancient diary hidden in an old potting shed, written by his ancestor, Le Duc de Lettuce. Some of the papers are damaged. Can you help us fill in the gaps?
 Average 10 qns
444 plays
 Apr 24 08
fontenilles gold
5 Facing the Guillotine coolicon
A bloody execution style indeed. Come and find out about the victims of the guillotine during the French Revolution, and the instrument that sent them to their fate!
 Average 10 qns
666 plays
 Jul 29 08
exceller
6 Vive la France! The Revolution coolicon
The French Revolution is considered the turning point into modern government and one of the most influential revolutions in history. How much do you know?
 Average 10 qns
525 plays
 Dec 19 08
voilaviola
7 The Ghosts of Versailles coolicon
These ghosts of historical importance to Versailles are said to be still visible. Who were they?
 Difficult 10 qns
2226 plays
 Apr 12 00
vendome
8 Scandal: The Dreyfus Affair coolicon
This is a quiz on an infamous miscarriage of justice which spanned more than a decade and deeply divided French society. You may be surprised. Enjoy.
 Average 15 qns
1194 plays
 Apr 22 04
fiachra
9 French Revolution - 'Horrible History' Style icon
This is a quiz about interesting little tidbits that they never tell you in school. Note that some of these answers are pretty gory, and you may wish to bypass this quiz if you are faint-hearted.
 Average 10 qns
1263 plays
 Jun 13 07
Trouble325
10 The French Revolution icon
How much do you know, or think you know, about the French Revolution? Find out by taking this quiz.
 Average 10 qns
753 plays
 Aug 20 08
buddy1
11 French History icon
Attention Francophiles! If you like this quiz, try something even more challenging such as Marie Antoinette - The Tragic Queen or The French Revolution.
 Average 10 qns
2982 plays
 Mar 24 00
vendome
12 The French Revolution icon
The details of the French Revolution and how it shaped the present day France. If you like this quiz, try French History, The Palace of Versailles, Marie Antoinette, and Lotsa Louis'.
 Tough 10 qns
2781 plays
 Apr 08 00
vendome
13 Basics of the French Revolution icon
This quiz covers the most basic questions on the French Revolution. It does also have some tougher ones, too.
 Average 10 qns
1128 plays
 Oct 27 06
rudyfan04
14 The French Revolution icon
The French Revolution is one of the most important events in French and World History. This is a quiz over some of its events and key people.
 Average 10 qns
1038 plays
 Mar 05 07
exceller
15 French Revolution and Napoleon
This quiz contains questions on the French Revolution and Napoleon. Good luck!
 Tough 25 qns
3036 plays
 Dec 15 00
Getzen
16 France: Roman Empire - Modern Times
This quiz should pose no problem to anyone up on their French history.
 Average 10 qns
1272 plays
 Jul 10 01
dj2005
17 General French History icon
Covers a lot of ground and subjects
 Tough 20 qns
2094 plays
 Jan 18 02
nappynapoleon
18 History of Burgundy icon
Burgundy was certainly more than just a province of the Kingdom of France. For a long time it was a rival to the power of that Kingdom. The quiz starts with the Romans and goes up to the present-day.
 Tough 10 qns
363 plays
 Aug 02 01
flem-ish
19 The Palace of Versailles
Find out the details of the most opulent and magnificent palace ever constructed.
 Difficult 10 qns
1137 plays
 Apr 08 00
vendome
20 The History of Paris: Medieval Times to 1900 icon
This quiz covers the places and personalities which were instrumental in making the history of the city of Paris from the 12th century to 1900. Enjoy!
 Difficult 15 qns
705 plays
 May 16 03
belleepoque
21 Odd Facts From French History icon
Odd things happen in history. Which of these statements are historic fact and which are fiction? You have one chance out of two to guess right, because you can answer with F (False) or T (True).
 Tough 10 qns
1527 plays
 Jun 18 01
flem-ish
22 Famous Defeats of the French icon
You cannot win them all. So even the French, who more or less invented the essence of knighthood, chivalry, etc., had their "Waterloos". Check your knowledge about their less splendid moments.
 Tough 10 qns
873 plays
 Oct 08 03
flem-ish
23 The French Revolution icon
This quiz is on the French Revolution (1789).
 Tough 15 qns
1944 plays
 May 10 03
Bluangl2
24 The French Foreign Legion icon
Some questions about the legendary "L?gion Etrang?re".
 Difficult 10 qns
396 plays
 Apr 22 03
stoneyjackson
25 Aspects Of Burgundy's Religious History
The History of Burgundy in France was definitely not merely a pious story. But Abbeys , Monks and Saints did have their part in it. So here follows a lil quiz to disprove the idea that Burgundy is just about vineyards and wine.
 Difficult 10 qns
288 plays
 Aug 02 01
flem-ish
26 Marshals of France icon
Of 300 French officers promoted to the highest rank in the Army (1190-1984), I have listed 10 Marshals of the era 1690-1763, where they were in command of forces in major battles. The answers are all of one word.
 Impossible 10 qns
333 plays
 Nov 23 02
gffsw11
27 L'Histoire de la France Moderne icon
This quiz focuses on the period in French history from 1848 to 1918. Bonne Chance!
 Very Difficult 5 qns
960 plays
 Jun 27 01
Fivehouse
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Some sample questions from this category:

* The palace of Versailles was built by which French king?
* The last of the French kings belonged to which royal house?
* Marie Antoinette, the last French queen of the eighteenth century, was born in which country?
* Prior to Versailles, the French kings lived in which famous Parisian building?
* Louis XIV associated himself with which nature sign that became integral to the design of Versailles and has identified Louis ever since?


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