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9. **Cultural Awareness**
9.3 **Regional Diversity**
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Brittany is located on the northwest
coast
Île-de-France is in north-central France and includes the city of
Paris
Provence is located in southeastern France along the
Mediterranean
coast.
True
Languedoc-Roussillon is situated in southern France along the Mediterranean
coast
Brittany is known for seafood dishes like crêpes and galettes, often served with
cider
Île-de-France is a culinary hub known for beef bourguignon and exquisite
pastries
Brittany's musical style includes traditional Celtic music with bagpipes and the double-reed instrument called the
bombarde
Neoclassical architecture, exemplified by landmarks like the Louvre, is a hallmark of the
Île-de-France
Normandy's musical style is influenced by the sea and rural life.
True
What type of art is Alsace known for?
Stained glass
Which instrument characterizes Gascon folk music in Aquitaine?
Galoubet
Claude Monet
famously painted the coastal landscapes of Normandy.
True
Where can you find exceptional stained glass art in Alsace?
Strasbourg Cathedral
The Basilica of St. Sernin in Toulouse is an example of
Romanesque
architecture.
Match the French region with its dialect:
Brittany ↔️ Breton
Alsace ↔️ Alsatian
Provence ↔️ Provençal
Aquitaine ↔️ Gascon
Provençal is a distinct dialect of the
Occitan
language.
Regional dialects in France reflect its
linguistic
diversity and cultural traditions.
True
Match the French region with its geographic location:
Brittany ↔️ Northwest coast
Île-de-France ↔️ North-central
Alsace ↔️ Northeast, bordering Germany
Provence ↔️ Southeast, along the Mediterranean
Aquitaine ↔️ Southwest, bordering Spain
Which region in France borders Spain?
Aquitaine
Galettes in Brittany are often served with cider.
True
What type of pastries is Île-de-France known for?
Croissants and macarons
Alsace's culinary traditions blend German and
French
influences.
True
Which hearty bean stew is a culinary specialty of Languedoc-Roussillon?
Cassoulet
Claude Monet's Impressionist paintings capture the coastal landscapes of
Normandy
.
True
What type of musical instrument is featured in Brittany's traditional music?
Bagpipes
Île-de-France's musical style is called French chanson, which is
lyrical
urban folk music.
True
Which type of art is found in Strasbourg Cathedral in Alsace?
Stained glass
Gascon folk music in Aquitaine features the galoubet, which is a type of
flute
Alsatian is a Germanic dialect influenced by both
French
and German.
True
The variety of Occitan spoken in Aquitaine is called
Gascon
Normandy is known for its dairy products and apple brandy called Calvados.
True
Alsace's culinary traditions include choucroute, which is a type of
sauerkraut
What type of musical instrument is featured in Occitan folk music in Languedoc-Roussillon?
Vielle à roue
Match the region with its culinary specialty:
Aquitaine ↔️ Confit de canard
Languedoc-Roussillon ↔️ Cassoulet
Normandy ↔️ Crème fraîche
Normandy is also located on the northwest
coast
Alsace is located in the northeast and borders
Germany
Regional culinary traditions in France are shaped by geography, local ingredients, and historical
influences
Normandy is famous for its dairy products, apple brandy (Calvados), and crème fraîche.
True
Match the French region with its signature dish:
Provence ↔️ Bouillabaisse
Languedoc-Roussillon ↔️ Cassoulet
Aquitaine ↔️ Confit de canard
Alsace ↔️ Flammkuchen
Impressionist painting, with artists like Claude Monet, is associated with
Normandy
.
True
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