| Question | Answer | % Correct |
|---|---|---|
| Of which historical and cultural region is Besançon the capital city? | Franche-Comté | 67%
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| Which famous french writer was born in Besançon? | Victor Hugo | 53%
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| When did Besançon become french? | 1674 | 51%
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| What's Besançon's main monument? | A citadel | 51%
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| The historic center of Besançon is made up of a distinctive stone, the Chailluz stone, earning the city one of its nicknames: which one is it? | ![]() | 49%
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| Which river flows through Besançon? | Doubs | 47%
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| Like Rome, Besançon... | Is surrounded by seven hills | 44%
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| Which industry made the city prosperous in the 18th century? | Horology | 36%
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| The city is home to France's oldest... | Museum | 25%
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| Besançon was founded as Vesontio by the... | Sequani (Gauls) | 24%
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