France, a country synonymous with culture, history, and politics, offers a treasure trove of trivia for curious minds. From its status as a global leader in art and philosophy to its political transformations and role in major world conflicts, French history and society give you endless avenues to test your knowledge.
This trivia set challenges you to unravel facts about France’s geography, economy, political landscape, and famous historical figures. Whether you know about the Fifth Republic, the French Revolution, or France’s military legacy, these questions will engage and educate you in unexpected ways.
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What is the capital and largest city of France?
Nice
Nice
Marseille
Marseille
Lyon
Lyon
Paris
Paris
In which part of Europe is France primarily located?
Eastern Europe
Eastern Europe
Western Europe
Western Europe
Southern Europe
Southern Europe
Northern Europe
Northern Europe
What is France officially known as?
The French Commonwealth
The French Commonwealth
The French Republic
The French Republic
The French Federation
The French Federation
The French Union
The French Union
Does France have a high nominal per capita income globally?
No, it’s moderate
No, it’s moderate
Only for specific regions
Only for specific regions
Yes
Yes
No, it’s low
No, it’s low
Does France’s economy rank among the largest in the world by both nominal GDP and PPP-adjusted GDP?
No, it’s a smaller economy
No, it’s a smaller economy
Yes
Yes
No, only by PPP-adjusted GDP
No, only by PPP-adjusted GDP
No, only by nominal GDP
No, only by nominal GDP
Is France considered a great power?
No, it’s declining in influence
No, it’s declining in influence
Yes
Yes
No, it’s a regional power
No, it’s a regional power
No, it’s a middle power
No, it’s a middle power
Is France an official nuclear-weapon state?
No, it’s developing them
No, it’s developing them
No, it’s a former nuclear power
No, it’s a former nuclear power
No, it relies on allies
No, it relies on allies
Yes
Yes
Is France a global center of art, science, and philosophy?
No, only science
No, only science
No, its influence is limited
No, its influence is limited
No, only art
No, only art
Yes
Yes
Is France the world’s leading tourist destination?
Yes
Yes
No, another country holds that title
No, another country holds that title
No, it fluctuates significantly
No, it fluctuates significantly
No, it’s in the top 5 but not leading
No, it’s in the top 5 but not leading
Who formed the current Fifth Republic in 1958?
Georges Pompidou
Georges Pompidou
Charles de Gaulle
Charles de Gaulle
François Mitterrand
François Mitterrand
Jacques Chirac
Jacques Chirac
What type of republic is France?
Parliamentary republic
Parliamentary republic
Constitutional monarchy
Constitutional monarchy
Presidential republic
Presidential republic
Semi-presidential republic
Semi-presidential republic
What rank does France hold globally in terms of the number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites it hosts?
Second-largest
Second-largest
Fourth-largest
Fourth-largest
Tenth-largest
Tenth-largest
First-largest
First-largest
When did the French monarchy abolish and replace by the French First Republic?
July 1789
July 1789
October 1795
October 1795
November 1799
November 1799
September 1792
September 1792
When was Louis XVI executed?
June 1791
June 1791
January 1793
January 1793
May 1794
May 1794
August 1792
August 1792
When did NATO found France?
No, it was a founding member but left
No, it was a founding member but left
No, it joined later
No, it joined later
Yes
Yes
No, it’s not a NATO member
No, it’s not a NATO member
What significant event occurred in France in 1789?
The French Revolution
The French Revolution
The Hundred Years’ War ended
The Hundred Years’ War ended
The Franco-Prussian War
The Franco-Prussian War
The Napoleonic Wars began
The Napoleonic Wars began
What document was produced by the French Revolution of 1789?
The Edict of Nantes
The Edict of Nantes
The Declaration of the Rights of Man
The Declaration of the Rights of Man
The Napoleonic Code
The Napoleonic Code
The Treaty of Versailles
The Treaty of Versailles
Who led France to its political and military zenith in the early 19th century?
Louis XIV
Louis XIV
Maximilien Robespierre
Maximilien Robespierre
Charles X
Charles X
Napoleon Bonaparte
Napoleon Bonaparte
Who established the First French Empire?
Louis XVIII
Louis XVIII
Napoleon Bonaparte
Napoleon Bonaparte
Charles de Gaulle
Charles de Gaulle
Georges Danton
Georges Danton
Was France a major participant in World War I?
No, it had a minor role
No, it had a minor role
No, it was neutral
No, it was neutral
Yes
Yes
No, it joined near the end
No, it joined near the end
Was France among the Allies of World War II?
Yes
Yes
No, it only joined an Allied coalition late
No, it only joined an Allied coalition late
No, it remained neutral
No, it remained neutral
No, it was part of the Axis
No, it was part of the Axis
When did France surrender and become occupied during World War II?
1944
1944
1942
1942
1940
1940
1939
1939
Who led the French Army to several important victories during the Hundred Years’ War?
Louis XI
Louis XI
King Philip VI
King Philip VI
Joan of Arc
Joan of Arc
Charles VII
Charles VII
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