1.4 Customs and festivals in French-speaking countries/communities

• Quebec is a French-speaking country in North America


  True
• The French-speaking country located in Western Europe is Monaco
• Match the custom or tradition with its description:

  Bastille Day ↔️ National holiday in France celebrating the French Revolution

  Maple Syrup Production ↔️ Traditional industry in French-speaking Canada

  Carnaval ↔️ Lively festivals with parades in Haiti

  Cheese and Wine Culture ↔️ Deeply rooted culinary traditions in France
• What does Bastille Day celebrate in France?

  The French Revolution
• The St. Jean-Baptiste Day is the fête nationale of Quebec
• French-speaking countries are only located in Europe.

  False
• What is celebrated on Bastille Day in France?

  The French Revolution
• Bastille Day is a national holiday in France.
• Carnaval is often held before the season of Lent
• Match the country/community with its customs or festivals:

  France ↔️ Bastille Day

  Canada (Quebec) ↔️ Maple syrup production

  Belgium (Wallonia) ↔️ Carnival de Binche

  Switzerland ↔️ National Day

  Francophone Africa ↔️ Traditional ceremonies
• The focus of Bastille Day in France is the French Revolution.


  True
• Monaco is a French-speaking country located in Western Europe.
• Which festival in Haiti and parts of France features parades, costumes, and music?

  Carnaval
• What do Francophone African Festivals celebrate?

  Cultural heritage
• The major French-speaking countries and communities include France
• Switzerland has French-speaking cantons


  True
• Examples of African countries where French is an official language include Senegal and Côte d'Ivoire
• Bastille Day is celebrated in France with parades, fireworks, and cultural events
• What do Francophone African Festivals showcase?

  Cultural identity
• What is the primary focus of Switzerland's National Day celebrations?

  Swiss Confederation
• Order the following cultural symbols by their associated French-speaking region:

  1️⃣ Maple syrup (Quebec)

  2️⃣ Cheese fondue (Switzerland)

  3️⃣ Festive beer culture (Belgium)

  4️⃣ Cheese and wine (France)
• Match the French-speaking region with its common tradition:

  France ↔️ Cheese and wine culture

  Haiti ↔️ Carnaval

  Quebec ↔️ Maple syrup production

  Francophone Africa ↔️ Music and dance festivals
• What is celebrated on Bastille Day in France?

  French Revolution
• What does comparing customs and festivals in French-speaking countries provide insights into?

  Cultural diversity
• All French-speaking regions celebrate national days or major historical events
• Which continent is Quebec located in?

  North America
• Maple syrup production is a cultural symbol in French-speaking parts of Canada


  True
• The deeply rooted culinary tradition of cheese and wine culture is found in France and parts of Switzerland
• The French-speaking region in Belgium is called Wallonia
• Haiti is a French-speaking country in the Caribbean


  True
• Francophone African festivals celebrate music, dance, and cultural heritage


  True
• Carnaval is often held before Lent.


  True
• Match the French-speaking region with its cultural symbol:

  Quebec ↔️ Maple syrup

  Switzerland ↔️ Cheese fondue

  Francophone Africa ↔️ Traditional ceremonies

  Belgium ↔️ Festive beer culture
• African countries like Senegal and Côte d'Ivoire are part of the Francophone world.
• Maple syrup production is a cultural symbol of French-speaking Canada.
• What type of event is Carnaval in Haiti and parts of France?

  A lively festival
• Francophone African festivals showcase the diverse cultural identity of French-speaking Africa.


  True
• What culinary tradition represents Swiss identity?

  Cheese fondue
• Order the major French-speaking countries and communities by their geographical location (from west to east):

  1️⃣ Canada (Quebec)

  2️⃣ France

  3️⃣ Belgium (Wallonia)

  4️⃣ Switzerland (French-speaking cantons)
• What is Bastille Day celebrating in France?

  The French Revolution