Proud Chapters in French History - Statistics

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Hint Answer % Correct
During the 17th and 18th century, this royal palace outisde of Paris becomes a symbol of opulence and inspires other constructions Versailles
97%
This general and former Resistance leader founds the Fifth Republic Charles de Gaulle
93%
The French Academy of Sciences introduces this basic unit of length Meter
91%
Name the three components of France's national motto, originating in the French Revolution and adopted in 1870 Liberté
90%
At Gergovia, Gallic forces defeat the legions of this Roman general Julius Caesar
88%
Fraternité
87%
Egalité
82%
This artifact, a key in deciphering hieroglyphics, is discovered amid Napoleonic campaigns Rosetta Stone
82%
This 18th century movement, marked by intellectual progress, is centered in France The Enlightenment
82%
France refuses to join the United States in this embarrassing 2003 conflict Iraq War
80%
Pierre de Coubertin revives this sports competition Olympic Games
73%
This player scores twice to secure France's first World Cup win Zinédine Zidane
72%
1805 site at which outnumbered Napoleon beats Russians and Austrians, in what is sometimes called "Three Emperors Battle" Austerlitz
70%
Impressionism, modernism and Moulin Rouge rule this golden era that roughly coincided with late Victorianism Belle Époque
50%
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