Proud Chapters in French History

At Gergovia, Gallic forces defeat the legions of this Roman general

During the 17th and 18th century, this royal palace outisde of Paris becomes a symbol of opulence and inspires other constructions

This 18th century movement, marked by intellectual progress, is centered in France

The French Academy of Sciences introduces this basic unit of length

This artifact, a key in deciphering hieroglyphics, is discovered amid Napoleonic campaigns

1805 site at which outnumbered Napoleon beats Russians and Austrians, in what is sometimes called "Three Emperors Battle"

Name the three components of France's national motto, originating in the French Revolution and adopted in 1870

Impressionism, modernism and Moulin Rouge rule this golden era that roughly coincided with late Victorianism

Pierre de Coubertin revives this sports competition

This general and former Resistance leader founds the Fifth Republic

This player scores twice to secure France's first World Cup win

France refuses to join the United States in this embarrassing 2003 conflict