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Scavenger Hunt

Online cultural scavenger hunt

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What is the height of the Eiffel Tower in meters? 300 meters
What is the geometric shape that France is sometimes referred to as? Hexagon
During what years was French the official language of England? 1066-1362
Which French king ruled for only 20 minutes? King Louis XIX
What is the national motto of France? Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité
Who was Jeanne Louise Calment? The oldest person in human history
Who was the first recipient of the Nobel Prize in Literature, and in what year did he/she receive it? Sully Prudhomme in 1901
What is the highest mountain in France, and which mountain range is it in? Mont Blanc in the Alps
What is the name of the most visited museum in the world? In what city is it located? The Louvre in Paris
What is April Fool’s Day called in France? Le poisson d'avril
What is the French word for “pie chart,” which is also a very popular French cheese? Camembert
What are the official languages of Canada? French and English
What are the five colors of the Francophonie flag? Blue, yellow, black, green, and red
When is Francophonie day? March 20
What is the name of the French comic book series about Gaulish warriors? Asterix the Gaul
What is the capital of Cameroon? Yaounde
In what cemetery in Paris are Edith Piaf and Oscar Wilde buried? Père Lachaise
Which French poet is known for his calligrammes, a collection of concrete poetry? Guillaume Apollinaire
Who is credited for having said « Qu’ils mangent de la brioche, » which often gets translated as “Let them eat cake!” ? Marie Antoinette
What were the two nicknames of Louis XIV (in French)? Louis le Grand and le Roi Soleil
What is the name of the gentleman thief character created by Maurice Leblanc in 1905? Arsène Lupin
Which French poet wrote the famous poem, « Il pleure dans mon coeur » ? Paul Verlaine
What is the name of the Belgian singer-songwriter who came out with Papaoutai in 2013? Stromae
What is the capital of Haiti? Port-au-Prince
How many arrondissements are there in Paris? 20
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