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Découvre Paris

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Last updated over 2 years ago
17 questions
Note from the author:
Reading from Mon Quotidien about Paris - elementary school level in France. Used for Novice High level students who are learning about places in town
This text/infographic is designed for French students aged 10-13, the equivalent of grades 4-6 here. It comes from Mon Quotidien.

DICTIONNAIRE - wordreference.com/fren

Interpretive and Intercultural Standards
From the site Mon Quotidien:

A SAVOIR

  • Paris est la capitale de la France et de la région Île-de-France.
  • Elle est peuplée de 2,13 millions d’habitants (9,5 dans l’agglomération). (agglomération = metro area)
  • La ville a été fondée au IIIe (3e) siècle avant J.-C. par les Gaulois sur une île de la Seine.
  • Elle est divisée aujourd’hui en 20 arrondissements.
  • Ses monuments sont connus dans le monde entier. Parmi les plus célèbres figurent la tour Eiffel, l’Arc de Triomphe et la cathédrale Notre-Dame.
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Question 1
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Paris is the _______ of France and the region Ile-de-France.

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Question 2
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The population of Paris is

Question 3
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The city was founded in the __________ before Christian Era by the __________ on an __________ in the Seine.
Question 4
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Paris is now divided into __________ districts.
Question 5
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What is one of the famous Parisian monuments listed?

Question 6
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Montmartre is in the __________ of Paris.
Question 7
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What are two features that attract tourists?

Question 8
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What is the architectural style of the cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris?

Question 9
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During which time period was Notre-Dame de Paris constructed?

Question 10
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When was the Eiffel Tower built?

Question 11
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What are 2 of the monuments found along the Seine river?

Question 12
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When did the Paris Metro open?

Question 13
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What are two things that we can find on the Champs-Elysées? Answer in English.

Question 14
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The Louvre is the __________ museum in the world.
Question 15
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LE LOUVRE: Find the French word for MUSEUM

Question 16
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LE LOUVRE: Find the French word for PALACE

Question 17
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LE LOUVRE: Find the French word for BUILDING