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Quiz: France

  1. What was the capital?

    • Paris
    • Harare
    • Berlin
    • Islamabad
    Answer

    Paris — Capital: Paris.

  2. When was France founded?

    • 843, by the Treaty of Verdun; the medieval kingdom grew from the lands of West Francia
    • 27 August 1991, independence declared as the Soviet Union dissolved
    • 3 March 1992, independence declared after a referendum; recognized in April 1992
    • 1841, full independence declared
    Answer

    843, by the Treaty of Verdun; the medieval kingdom grew from the lands of West Francia — Founded: 843, by the Treaty of Verdun; the medieval kingdom grew from the lands of West Francia.

  3. What form of government does France have?

    • Semi presidential republic
    • Federal parliamentary monarchy
    • Parliamentary system; the Løgting parliament elects a government led by a prime minister, and Denmark keeps defence and foreign policy
    • Elected governor and legislature under the Organic Act of 1950; sends a nonvoting delegate to the United States Congress
    Answer

    Semi presidential republic — Government: Semi presidential republic.

  4. True or false: France is a large country in western Europe, one of the oldest states on the continent.

    • True
    • False
    Answer

    True — True. France is a large country in western Europe, one of the oldest states on the continent.