French Civil Service Concours Practice · General Culture
Histoire et géographie
18 practice questions, each with the answer and an explanation.
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- Which Mediterranean island is a French region?
- Which is the highest mountain in the Alps?
- Which country does not share a land border with France?
- Which Gallic chief surrendered to Caesar at Alesia?
- Which river flows through Paris?
- Who was burned at the stake in Rouen in 1431?
- Which battle in 1066 led to the Norman conquest of England?
- In which year was Charlemagne crowned emperor?
- For which event was the Eiffel Tower built?
- In which French city was the Palace of the Popes built?
- Which king was called the 'Sun King'?
- What was the currency of France before the euro?
- In which city does the Tour de France traditionally end?
- Which city hosted the Olympic Games in 1900, 1924 and 2024?
- Which mountain range forms the border between France and Spain?
- Which is the longest river in France?
- In which city was Napoleon born?
- Which river flows through Lyon?
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