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Quiz about Other Countries in French by Their Flags
Quiz about Other Countries in French by Their Flags

Other Countries in French by Their Flags Quiz


Look at the pictures of the country's flag and the clues in each question. Then choose the correct word for how to say the country in French. In all these countries (one territory), French is spoken, whether the official or unofficial language.

A photo quiz by Ilona_Ritter. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
Ilona_Ritter
Time
3 mins
Type
Photo Quiz
Quiz #
412,306
Updated
Apr 25 23
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
9 / 10
Plays
503
Last 3 plays: Kalibre (9/10), bergmania (8/10), Guest 35 (5/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Jacques Brel and Jean-Claude Van Damme were born in which country, whose capital is Brussels? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What country, whose capital is Bangui is home to the Dzanga-Ndoki National Park? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. This country is known for its Makossa and Bikutsi dances. What is this country with the capital city of Yaoundé? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What country is home to the Assagny National Park and has the capital city of Yamoussoukro?


Question 5 of 10
5. What country, with the capital of Bern, is the place the Red Cross first began? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What country, whose capital is Algiers has a national animal called the fennec fox? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which territory of France, also called a "special collectivity" has the capital city of Nouméa? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. In what country, whose capital is the same word as its country's name, and its French name is spelled the same as its English, can you go to and visit the Grand Ducal Palace?

Answer: (One word with ten letters starting with L)
Question 9 of 10
9. What country with the capital Castries was named after a woman? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What country, whose capital is Port Louis has an extinct bird as their national bird? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Jacques Brel and Jean-Claude Van Damme were born in which country, whose capital is Brussels?

Answer: Belgique

"Belgique" is Belgium. "Bulgarie" is Bulgaria, "Bresil" is Brazil, and "Bolivie" is Bolivia.

Both Jacques Brel and Jean-Claude Van Damme are from Brussels, Belgium.

Brel was born in 1929. While he was a successful actor, he was an even more successful singer. In 1972, a jukebox musical opened called "Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well and Living in Paris," using songs he had written. Aside from writing the song, he was not involved with the show. However, in 1975, when it was made into a movie, he had a cameo as himself in the film. He died three years later at the age of 49 from lung cancer.

Jean-Claude Van Damme is a martial arts artist and an actor. He practiced martial arts professionally from 1976-1982. In kickboxing, he had 18 matches and lost only one. He is a second black belt in Shotokan karate. His nickname is "The Muscles from Brussels."

In acting, he has done several action movies such as "Blood Sport," and "Double Impact."
2. What country, whose capital is Bangui is home to the Dzanga-Ndoki National Park?

Answer: Republique centrafricaine

"Republique centrafricaine" is The Central African Republic. "Republique tchèques" is the Czech Republic, "Chine" is China, and "Croatie" is Croatia.

The Dzanga-Ndoki National Park (established in 1990) is located in the southwestern part of the Central African Republic. The park is split into two parts: the northern part is Dzanga, and the southern part is Ndoki. The Dzanga part is where the majority of all Western lowland gorillas are found.
3. This country is known for its Makossa and Bikutsi dances. What is this country with the capital city of Yaoundé?

Answer: Cameroun

"Cameroun" is Cameroon. "Tchad" is Chad, "Chypre" is Cyprus, and "Comores" is Comoros.

The "Makossa" uses a lot of bass in its music. The word "Makossa" is Duala for "dance."

"Bikutsi" is an entire musical genre in which people like to dance. "Bikutsi" means "beat the earth." It is done by a lot of foot stamping.
4. What country is home to the Assagny National Park and has the capital city of Yamoussoukro?

Answer: Cote d'Ivoire

"Cote d'Ivoire" is the Ivory Coast, and "Indonesie" is Indonesia.

The Assagny (also spelled Azagny) National Park is located in the southern part of the Ivory Coast. The majority of it is swamps, but there is also some moist forest and savannas. It is especially important for wetland birds such as the cattle egrets and black-crowned night herons.
5. What country, with the capital of Bern, is the place the Red Cross first began?

Answer: Suisse

"Suisse" is Switzerland. "Saint Marin" is San Marino, "Serbie" is Serbia, and "Suede" is Sweden.

Switzerland is officially called the Swiss Confederation. Along with being the birthplace of the Red Cross, Switzerland also hosts several other organizations. This includes the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations.
6. What country, whose capital is Algiers has a national animal called the fennec fox?

Answer: Algerie

"Algerie" is Algeria. "Albanie" is Albania, "Autriche" is Austria, and "Australie" is Australia.

Algeria is located in the Northern part of Africa. Because of its vast vegetation, Algeria is home to various animals, including the fennec fox. The fennec fox is the smallest of the foxes. No specific reason was given for why it's the national animal, but it may be that almost all of the fennec foxes are found within Algeria's borders.
7. Which territory of France, also called a "special collectivity" has the capital city of Nouméa?

Answer: Nouvelle Caledonie

"Nouvelle Caledonie" is New Caledonia. "Norvege" is Norway, "Nouvelle Zelande" is New Zealand, and "Namibie" is Nambia.

New Caledonia is a special collectivity territory called a "sui generis" which means it's its own kind. New Caledonia is located in the Pacific Ocean on the southwestern side. It was named New Caledonia by British explorer James Cook. It reminded him of Scotland when he explored it.
8. In what country, whose capital is the same word as its country's name, and its French name is spelled the same as its English, can you go to and visit the Grand Ducal Palace?

Answer: Luxembourg

Luxembourg is a small country in Western Europe. Its capital is Luxembourg, Luxembourg. While the official language of Luxembourg is Luxembourgish, French and German are also unofficial languages.

The Grand Ducal Palace is the official residence of the grand duke of Luxembourg. On Christmas Eve, he gives a speech from the Yellow Room of the palace.
9. What country with the capital Castries was named after a woman?

Answer: Sainte-Lucie

"Sainte-Lucie" is French for Saint Lucia. "Saint-Vincet-et-les Grenadines" is Saint Vincent, and the Grenadines, "Sao Tome-et-Principe" is Sao Tome and Principe, and "Îles Salomon" is the Solomon Islands.

Saint Lucia is an island country in the West Indies, in the Caribbean.

Saint Lucia was named after Lucy of Syracuse, also known as Lucia of Syracuse or Saint Lucia. She lived from 283-304 and was a Christian martyr. She was killed during the Diocletian Persecution during the Roman Empire.
10. What country, whose capital is Port Louis has an extinct bird as their national bird?

Answer: Maurice

"Maurice" is French for Mauritius. "Malte" is Malta, "Mongolie" is Mongolia, and "Mauritanie" is Mauritania.

The national bird of Mauritius is the dodo which has been extinct since 1681. The animal was native to Mauritius and initially had no natural predators. When people started to live on the island and brought animals, the dodo quickly became prey.
Source: Author Ilona_Ritter

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