Getting to Know France

Each student must answer the following questions and place the answers in their portfolio. This exercise will allow all group members to become familiar with the different aspects of France.

1. Name three French artists and briefly describe the art movements they represent.
2. Name three French authors and one work of each.
3. Name two French composers.
4. How big is France? What is its population?
5. Name 4 geographical sites of France.
6. What religion do the majority of French people practice?
7. What type of government does France have?
8. What type of economic system does France have?(Capitalist- Free Market, Socialist,or Communist)
9. Who is the leader of France?
10. Who was the Sun King?
11. Why is July 14 a significant date in French history?
12. Who was Joan of Arc?
13. What are two major commercial products of France?

In order to complete this assignment you may refer to Tennessee Bob's Famous French Links, MS Encarta, or the civilization section of French in Three Years (Amsco workbook).