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Montpellier Mania Trivia Quiz

Just recently, I went on an exchange trip to Montpellier, France. Here is a quiz for other people who have had the chance to go to this beautiful city.

A multiple-choice quiz by Link_237. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Link_237

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
286,357

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
370

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Question 1 of 10

1. What French region is Montpellier situated in? Hint

Limousin

Alsace

Occitanie

Nord-pas-de-Calais

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Question 2 of 10

2. There is a big building in the very center of Montpellier where operas have traditionally been housed. What is it called? Hint

L'oddyseum

Le Corum

Le Continuum

Le Coliseum

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the name of the famous statue that stands in the middle of Montpellier's main square, Place de la Comedie? Hint

Les trois muses

Les femmes de la comedie

Les trois femmes

Les trois graces

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Question 4 of 10

4. Geographically speaking, where is Montpellier? Hint

The South of France

The West of France

The East of France

The North of France

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Question 5 of 10

5. What main river flows through Montpellier and into the Mediterranean sea? Hint

Le Lez

The Petit Rh�ne

Le Rh�ne

The Nez

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Question 6 of 10

6. In which "department" is Montpellier located? Hint

Gard

Herault

Aude

Lozere

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Question 7 of 10

7. What types of birds are seen all over Montpellier? Hint

robins

pigeons

eagles

blue jays

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Question 8 of 10

8. What was the original name for Montpellier? Hint

Marseilles

Montpelhier

Monspessulanus

Mont pele

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Question 9 of 10

9. The Citadel of Montpellier became a school campus in 1958. What is its name? Hint

Mandroux

De Gaulle

Agglamoration

Lycee Joffre

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Question 10 of 10

10. In the Antigone district of Montpellier, there is a well-known statue in the middle of a fountain. Whom does the statue commemorate? Hint

Poseidon

Aphrodite

Zeus

Hades

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What French region is Montpellier situated in?

Answer: Occitanie

It was previously located in Languedoc-Roussillon, a former administrative region of France. Since 1 January 2016, it became part of the region Occitanie.

2. There is a big building in the very center of Montpellier where operas have traditionally been housed. What is it called?

Answer: Le Corum

Le Corum has also been used as a conference center. It is a modern and multifaceted structure. Its name comes from Latin, which French, and every other romance language, is derived from.

3. What is the name of the famous statue that stands in the middle of Montpellier's main square, Place de la Comedie?

Answer: Les trois graces

"Les trois graces" translates as "the three graces". It is a very beautiful fountain featuring three nude goddesses. It is located in the middle of the most popular plaza in Montpellier, Place de la Com�die. The plaza is lined with shops and restaurants.

4. Geographically speaking, where is Montpellier?

Answer: The South of France

Montpellier is just an hour away from the Mediterranean Sea. The temperature is usually around 20 degrees Celsius, but, due to the sun, it often feels hotter. The south and the north of France speak different French dialects. Montpellier is two hours from Aix-en-Provence and Marseilles, and four hours by train from Paris.

5. What main river flows through Montpellier and into the Mediterranean sea?

Answer: Le Lez

The river Lez is found in the Herault department. It is well-known for its coastline. There is a nice scenic hiking route along the Lez, close to where I stayed when I visited Montpellier. The hiking route followed the river Lez for a good distance. It was in the city of Montpellier, but very close to Castelnau.

6. In which "department" is Montpellier located?

Answer: Herault

Montpellier is a hilly city near the river Lez. It is found in the Herault department, which, according to Wikipedia, is "one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution of March 4, 1790".

7. What types of birds are seen all over Montpellier?

Answer: pigeons

Pigeons are plentiful in France. They are very tame, and love searching for food. They will take food right out of one's hand!

8. What was the original name for Montpellier?

Answer: Monspessulanus

The name "Monspessulanus" is said to have come from Mont Pele, "the naked hill" that Montpellier is situated upon. Marseilles is another town altogether and Montpelhier is the Occitan name for Montpellier.

9. The Citadel of Montpellier became a school campus in 1958. What is its name?

Answer: Lycee Joffre

Joffre used to be a fortress in the 17th century. In the academic complex, there has normally been a college, a sports building, offices, and two buildings for actual classes.

It is where I went to school.

10. In the Antigone district of Montpellier, there is a well-known statue in the middle of a fountain. Whom does the statue commemorate?

Answer: Poseidon

Montpellier has statues of royalty, wealthy merchants, and notable doctors. The Poseidon statue is an example of the neo-Greek influence commonly found in Antigone's architecture.

Source: Author Link_237

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