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History of France

From the Revolution to the European Union: the major dates, events and figures asked in the exam.

48 questions · Updated on 2026-10-28

In the exam, the questions are in French: the translation is an aid to help you understand.

En quelle année a débuté la Révolution française ?

In what year did the French Revolution begin?

  1. 19141914
  2. Answer17891789
  3. 18481848
  4. 15151515
Explanation The Revolution began in 1789 when the Estates-General met. On 17 June 1789, the Third Estate declared itself the National Assembly, ending absolute monarchy.

Source : La fin de la monarchie absolue et le début de la Ière République (1789-1792) · Official lists: CSP, Naturalisation

Lequel de ces personnages historiques est français ?

Which of these historical figures is French?

  1. Winston ChurchillWinston Churchill
  2. Christophe ColombChristopher Columbus
  3. Abraham LincolnAbraham Lincoln
  4. AnswerCharles de GaulleCharles de Gaulle
Explanation General Charles de Gaulle made the Appeal of 18 June 1940 from London, then founded the Fifth Republic in 1958. Winston Churchill was the British Prime Minister.

Source : Les conflits mondiaux : la Seconde Guerre mondiale (1939-1945) (3/3) · Official lists: CSP

Dans quelle République est-on aujourd'hui ?

Which Republic is France in today?

  1. La IIIe RépubliqueThe Third Republic
  2. La IVe RépubliqueThe Fourth Republic
  3. AnswerLa Ve RépubliqueThe Fifth Republic
  4. La VIe RépubliqueThe Sixth Republic
Explanation Since 4 October 1958, France has been under the Fifth Republic. Its Constitution, adopted by referendum in September 1958, strengthens the executive power.

Source : La Vème République · Official lists: CSP

Qu'est-ce que la Shoah ?

What is the Shoah?

  1. Une bataille de la Première Guerre mondialeA battle of the First World War
  2. Une fête religieuse juiveA Jewish religious holiday
  3. Un traité de paix signé en 1945A peace treaty signed in 1945
  4. AnswerLe génocide des Juifs par l'Allemagne nazieThe genocide of the Jews by Nazi Germany
Explanation The Shoah is the genocide of the Jews organised by Nazi Germany during the Second World War. About 6 million Jews were murdered. It is a crime against humanity.

Source : Focus sur la Seconde Guerre mondiale - la Shoah · Official lists: CSP, Naturalisation

Qui a rendu l’école gratuite, laïque et obligatoire ?

Who made school free, secular and compulsory?

  1. Napoléon IerNapoleon I
  2. Louis XIVLouis XIV
  3. AnswerJules FerryJules Ferry
  4. Victor HugoVictor Hugo
Explanation Under the Third Republic, the Jules Ferry laws made state school free in 1881, then secular and compulsory in 1882.

Source : La IIIème République (1870-1940) · Official lists: CSP

Quand a eu lieu la Seconde Guerre mondiale ?

When did the Second World War take place?

  1. De 1954 à 1962From 1954 to 1962
  2. AnswerDe 1939 à 1945From 1939 to 1945
  3. De 1914 à 1918From 1914 to 1918
  4. De 1870 à 1871From 1870 to 1871
Explanation It began on 1 September 1939 with Germany's invasion of Poland. Germany surrendered on 8 May 1945 and Japan on 2 September 1945.

Source : La Seconde Guerre mondiale (1939-1945) : le contexte · Official lists: CSP

Quand a eu lieu la Seconde guerre mondiale ?

When did the Second World War take place?

  1. AnswerDe 1939 à 1945From 1939 to 1945
  2. De 1954 à 1962From 1954 to 1962
  3. De 1870 à 1871From 1870 to 1871
  4. De 1914 à 1918From 1914 to 1918
Explanation It began on 1 September 1939 with Germany's invasion of Poland. Germany surrendered on 8 May 1945 and Japan on 2 September 1945.

Source : La Seconde Guerre mondiale (1939-1945) : le contexte · Official lists: Naturalisation

Quand a eu lieu la Première Guerre mondiale ?

When did the First World War take place?

  1. De 1939 à 1945From 1939 to 1945
  2. De 1789 à 1799From 1789 to 1799
  3. De 1870 à 1871From 1870 to 1871
  4. AnswerDe 1914 à 1918From 1914 to 1918
Explanation War was declared in August 1914 and ended with the armistice of 11 November 1918. It killed more than 10 million people, including 9 million soldiers.

Source : La Première Guerre mondiale (1914-1918) : le contexte · Official lists: CSP

Quand a eu lieu la Première guerre mondiale ?

When did the First World War take place?

  1. De 1939 à 1945From 1939 to 1945
  2. AnswerDe 1914 à 1918From 1914 to 1918
  3. De 1789 à 1799From 1789 to 1799
  4. De 1870 à 1871From 1870 to 1871
Explanation War was declared in August 1914 and ended with the armistice of 11 November 1918. It killed more than 10 million people, including 9 million soldiers.

Source : La Première Guerre mondiale (1914-1918) : le contexte · Official lists: Naturalisation

Le 11 novembre est un jour férié. À quoi correspond cette date ?

11 November is a public holiday. What does this date mark?

  1. AnswerÀ l'armistice de la Première Guerre mondialeThe armistice ending the First World War
  2. À la prise de la BastilleThe storming of the Bastille
  3. À la capitulation de l'Allemagne nazie en 1945The surrender of Nazi Germany in 1945
  4. À la fête de la ToussaintAll Saints' Day
Explanation 11 November commemorates the armistice of 11 November 1918, which ended the fighting of the First World War. Ceremonies are held all over France. All Saints' Day is 1 November.

Source : Patrimoine français : les jours fériés · Official lists: CSP, Naturalisation

Qui a été le premier Président élu sous la Ve République ?

Who was the first President elected under the Fifth Republic?

  1. René CotyRené Coty
  2. François MitterrandFrançois Mitterrand
  3. AnswerCharles de GaulleCharles de Gaulle
  4. Georges PompidouGeorges Pompidou
Explanation Charles de Gaulle, founder of the Fifth Republic, was its first president (1958-1969). René Coty was the last president of the Fourth Republic.

Source : Les présidents de la Vème République · Official lists: CSP

En quelle année l'esclavage a-t-il été aboli définitivement en France ?

In what year was slavery definitively abolished in France?

  1. 17941794
  2. Answer18481848
  3. 19051905
  4. 18021802
Explanation Slavery was first abolished in 1794, restored by Napoleon in 1802, then definitively abolished by the decree of 27 April 1848, drafted by Victor Schœlcher.

Source : La IIème République (1848-1851) · Official lists: CSP

Depuis quelle année l'école publique est-elle gratuite ?

Since what year has state school been free?

  1. 19461946
  2. 17891789
  3. 19051905
  4. Answer18811881
Explanation A Jules Ferry law made state school free in 1881. In 1882, another law made it secular and compulsory.

Source : La IIIème République (1870-1940) · Official lists: CSP, Naturalisation

Combien y a-t-il eu de républiques en France ?

How many republics has France had?

  1. TroisThree
  2. QuatreFour
  3. SixSix
  4. AnswerCinqFive
Explanation France has had 5 republics: the First (1792), the Second (1848), the Third (1870), the Fourth (1946) and the Fifth, in place since 1958.

Source : Les régimes politiques · Official lists: CSP

Qui a fondé la Ve République ?

Who founded the Fifth Republic?

  1. Napoléon IIINapoleon III
  2. Jules FerryJules Ferry
  3. AnswerCharles de GaulleCharles de Gaulle
  4. Jean MoulinJean Moulin
Explanation Back in power in 1958, during the Algerian War, Charles de Gaulle proposed a new Constitution, adopted by referendum in September 1958. He became the first president of the Fifth Republic.

Source : La Vème République · Official lists: CSP

Quelle guerre a eu lieu entre 1914 et 1918 ?

Which war took place between 1914 and 1918?

  1. La guerre d'AlgérieThe Algerian War
  2. La guerre franco-prussienne de 1870The Franco-Prussian War of 1870
  3. La Seconde Guerre mondialeThe Second World War
  4. AnswerLa Première Guerre mondialeThe First World War
Explanation The First World War pitted the Triple Entente (France, the United Kingdom, Russia) against the Triple Alliance. French soldiers in the trenches were nicknamed the 'Poilus'.

Source : La Première Guerre mondiale (1914-1918) : le contexte · Official lists: CSP

Pourquoi l’année 1958 est importante pour la France ?

Why is the year 1958 important for France?

  1. AnswerC'est le début de la Ve RépubliqueIt is the start of the Fifth Republic
  2. C'est l'abolition de la peine de mortIt is when the death penalty was abolished
  3. C'est l'année de la création de l'euroIt is the year the euro was created
  4. C'est la fin de la Seconde Guerre mondialeIt is the end of the Second World War
Explanation The Fifth Republic was established on 4 October 1958. Its Constitution, wanted by Charles de Gaulle and adopted by referendum in September 1958, still applies.

Source : La Vème République · Official lists: CSP

Quand célèbre-t-on Noël ?

When is Christmas celebrated?

  1. Le 1er novembreOn 1 November
  2. AnswerLe 25 décembreOn 25 December
  3. Le 1er janvierOn 1 January
  4. Le 14 juilletOn 14 July
Explanation Christmas, on 25 December, is a public holiday. A Christian festival that has become a celebration for everyone, people decorate a tree and exchange gifts.

Source : Patrimoine français : les jours fériés · Official lists: CSP

Quel était le surnom de Louis XIV ?

What was Louis XIV's nickname?

  1. Le Petit CaporalThe Little Corporal
  2. Le Bien-AiméThe Well-Beloved
  3. AnswerLe Roi-SoleilThe Sun King
  4. Cœur de LionLionheart
Explanation Louis XIV, known as the Sun King, embodies absolute monarchy by divine right: his power was believed to come from God, and he held all powers.

Source : L'Ancien Régime (jusqu'en 1789) · Official lists: CR

Quel roi de France a été exécuté pendant la Révolution française ?

Which King of France was executed during the French Revolution?

  1. AnswerLouis XVILouis XVI
  2. Charles XCharles X
  3. Louis XIVLouis XIV
  4. Louis XVIIILouis XVIII
Explanation Louis XVI was overthrown on 10 August 1792 and executed in 1793, under the First Republic, during the period known as the Terror.

Source : La Ière République (1792-1804) · Official lists: CR

En quelle année Napoléon Ier est-il devenu empereur ?

In what year did Napoleon I become emperor?

  1. 18151815
  2. 17991799
  3. 17891789
  4. Answer18041804
Explanation Napoleon Bonaparte took power in 1799 (the Consulate), then was proclaimed emperor on 18 May 1804. The First Empire ended in 1815, after the defeat at Waterloo.

Source : Le 1er Empire (1804-1815) · Official lists: CR, Naturalisation

Lequel de ces personnages a un lien avec la République française ?

Which of these figures is linked to the French Republic?

  1. CharlemagneCharlemagne
  2. Louis XIVLouis XIV
  3. AnswerMarianneMarianne
  4. Hugues CapetHugh Capet
Explanation Marianne, born during the Revolution, represents the Republic. Her bust is in every town hall and she appears on stamps. Louis XIV, Charlemagne and Hugh Capet were monarchs.

Source : Marianne · Official lists: CR, Naturalisation

De quand date l'appel à la résistance du général de Gaulle ?

When did General de Gaulle make his appeal to resist?

  1. Answer18 juin 194018 June 1940
  2. 6 juin 19446 June 1944
  3. 11 novembre 191811 November 1918
  4. 8 mai 19458 May 1945
Explanation On 18 June 1940, on the radio from London, General de Gaulle called on the French to keep fighting and refuse defeat by Germany.

Source : Focus sur la Seconde Guerre mondiale - la Résistance et la Libération · Official lists: CR, Naturalisation

Pourquoi la Shoah est-elle étudiée à l'école ?

Why is the Shoah taught at school?

  1. Parce qu'elle fait partie du cours de religionBecause it is part of religious education
  2. AnswerPour lutter contre le racisme et l'antisémitismeTo fight racism and antisemitism
  3. Pour préparer les élèves au service militaire obligatoireTo prepare pupils for compulsory military service
  4. Pour apprendre l'histoire des rois de FranceTo learn the history of the kings of France
Explanation The Shoah is studied to understand the consequences of hatred, racism and antisemitism: the duty of remembrance. In 1995, France recognised the State's responsibility in deporting Jews.

Source : Focus sur la Seconde Guerre mondiale - la Shoah · Official lists: CR

En 1944, qu'est-ce qui a changé pour les femmes ?

In 1944, what changed for women?

  1. Elles obtiennent le droit de divorcerThey won the right to divorce
  2. Elles obtiennent le droit à l'avortementThey won the right to abortion
  3. Elles doivent faire le service militaireThey had to do military service
  4. AnswerElles obtiennent le droit de voteThey won the right to vote
Explanation On 21 April 1944, women won the right to vote in France. They voted for the first time in 1945. The 1946 Constitution then guaranteed equality between women and men.

Source : La IVème République (1946-1958) · Official lists: CR, Naturalisation

Quelle organisation internationale a été créée en 1945 après la Seconde Guerre mondiale ?

Which international organisation was created in 1945 after the Second World War?

  1. AnswerL'Organisation des Nations unies (ONU)The United Nations (UN)
  2. L'Union européenne (UE)The European Union (EU)
  3. L'Organisation du traité de l'Atlantique nord (OTAN)The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
  4. La Société des Nations (SDN)The League of Nations
Explanation The UN was created in 1945 to keep peace in the world. The League of Nations had been set up by the 1919 Treaty of Versailles, after the First World War.

Source : La Seconde Guerre mondiale (1939-1945) : les conséquences · Official lists: CR

Quelle peine a été supprimée en 1981 ?

Which penalty was abolished in 1981?

  1. Les amendes pour excès de vitesseSpeeding fines
  2. AnswerLa peine de mortThe death penalty
  3. La réclusion à perpétuitéLife imprisonment
  4. Le bracelet électroniqueThe electronic tag
Explanation The law of 9 October 1981, championed by Robert Badinter, abolished the death penalty. In 2007, abolition was written into the Constitution: 'No one may be sentenced to death.'

Source : Focus sur la Vème République : l'abolition de la peine de mort · Official lists: CR

En quelle année a commencé la Première Guerre mondiale ?

In what year did the First World War begin?

  1. 18701870
  2. 19181918
  3. 19391939
  4. Answer19141914
Explanation The war broke out in August 1914, after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo on 28 June 1914. It ended with the armistice of 11 November 1918.

Source : La Première Guerre mondiale (1914-1918) : le contexte · Official lists: CR

Où a eu lieu le débarquement en 1944 ?

Where did the 1944 landings take place?

  1. Dans les Hauts-de-FranceIn Hauts-de-France
  2. AnswerEn NormandieIn Normandy
  3. En BretagneIn Brittany
  4. En AlsaceIn Alsace
Explanation On 6 June 1944, the Allies landed in Normandy: the start of the Liberation of France and Europe. A second landing took place in Provence on 15 August 1944.

Source : Les conflits mondiaux : la Seconde Guerre mondiale (1939-1945) (1/3) · Official lists: CR

Quel continent a été le plus concerné par la décolonisation française après la Seconde Guerre mondiale ?

Which continent was most affected by French decolonisation after the Second World War?

  1. L'EuropeEurope
  2. L'Amérique du SudSouth America
  3. AnswerL'AfriqueAfrica
  4. L'OcéanieOceania
Explanation In 1960, France's colonies in sub-Saharan Africa and Madagascar became independent. Algeria did so in 1962, after the Algerian War (1954-1962).

Source : Recomposition de l’ordre mondial : la décolonisation · Official lists: CR

Que fête-t-on le 8 mai ?

What is celebrated on 8 May?

  1. La fête du TravailLabour Day
  2. La prise de la BastilleThe storming of the Bastille
  3. L'armistice de la Première Guerre mondialeThe armistice ending the First World War
  4. AnswerLa victoire de 1945The 1945 victory
Explanation 8 May commemorates the 1945 victory: on that day Nazi Germany surrendered and the Second World War ended in Europe. It is a public holiday, with ceremonies all over France.

Source : Patrimoine français : les jours fériés · Official lists: CR

Parmi ces textes, lequel a été adopté sous Napoléon Ier ?

Which of these texts was adopted under Napoleon I?

  1. La Constitution de la Ve RépubliqueThe Constitution of the Fifth Republic
  2. AnswerLe Code civilThe Civil Code
  3. La loi de séparation des Églises et de l'ÉtatThe law separating the Churches and the State
  4. La Déclaration des droits de l'homme et du citoyenThe Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen
Explanation The Civil Code dates from 1804, under Napoleon I. It sets common rules for everyone (family, property, contracts) and still guarantees equality before the law today. The Declaration of Rights dates from 1789.

Source : Le 1er Empire (1804-1815) · Official lists: Naturalisation

Qui a été président de la Ve République ?

Who was a president of the Fifth Republic?

  1. AnswerJacques ChiracJacques Chirac
  2. Jean MoulinJean Moulin
  3. Napoléon IIINapoleon III
  4. Jean JaurèsJean Jaurès
Explanation Jacques Chirac was president from 1995 to 2007. During his time, the presidential term was cut from 7 to 5 years (quinquennat). Jean Moulin was a Resistance leader, Napoleon III an emperor.

Source : Les présidents de la Vème République · Official lists: Naturalisation

Dans quelle région est située une partie des plages du débarquement ayant permis d'engager la libération de la France ?

In which region are some of the landing beaches that started the liberation of France?

  1. En Auvergne-Rhône-AlpesIn Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
  2. En BretagneIn Brittany
  3. En Bourgogne-Franche-ComtéIn Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
  4. AnswerEn NormandieIn Normandy
Explanation The Allied landing took place in Normandy in June 1944, with the Resistance taking part. Paris was liberated in August 1944 and the war in Europe ended on 8 May 1945.

Source : Focus sur la Seconde Guerre mondiale - la Résistance et la Libération · Official lists: Naturalisation

Quel roi de France a été guillotiné pendant la Révolution française ?

Which King of France was guillotined during the French Revolution?

  1. Louis XIVLouis XIV
  2. Henri IVHenry IV
  3. AnswerLouis XVILouis XVI
  4. Louis XVIIILouis XVIII
Explanation Louis XVI was overthrown on 10 August 1792, then executed in 1793 under the First Republic, during the Terror. Louis XIV, the 'Sun King', embodies absolute monarchy.

Source : La Ière République (1792-1804) · Official lists: Naturalisation

Sous quel président a été abolie la peine de mort en France ?

Under which president was the death penalty abolished in France?

  1. Valéry Giscard d'EstaingValéry Giscard d'Estaing
  2. Jacques ChiracJacques Chirac
  3. Charles de GaulleCharles de Gaulle
  4. AnswerFrançois MitterrandFrançois Mitterrand
Explanation The death penalty was abolished by the law of 9 October 1981, under François Mitterrand. His Justice Minister, Robert Badinter, championed it. Since 2007, abolition has been written into the Constitution.

Source : Focus sur la Vème République : l'abolition de la peine de mort · Official lists: Naturalisation

Que célèbre-t-on le 8 mai ?

What is celebrated on 8 May?

  1. L'armistice de 1918The armistice of 1918
  2. AnswerLa victoire de 1945The victory of 1945
  3. La fête du TravailLabour Day
  4. La prise de la BastilleThe storming of the Bastille
Explanation On 8 May 1945, Nazi Germany surrendered: the Second World War ended in Europe. This public holiday is marked by ceremonies all over France. 11 November recalls the 1918 armistice.

Source : Patrimoine français : les jours fériés · Official lists: Naturalisation

Depuis quand l'esclavage a-t-il été aboli en France ?

Since when has slavery been abolished in France?

  1. Depuis 1789Since 1789
  2. Depuis 1905Since 1905
  3. AnswerDepuis 1848Since 1848
  4. Depuis 1945Since 1945
Explanation Slavery was first abolished in 1794, brought back by Napoleon in 1802, then abolished for good in 1848. In 2001, the Taubira law recognised it as a crime against humanity.

Source : Le territoire français dans le temps (2/2) · Official lists: Naturalisation

Qui a aboli l'esclavage en France ?

Who abolished slavery in France?

  1. AnswerVictor SchœlcherVictor Schœlcher
  2. Louis XIVLouis XIV
  3. Napoléon BonaparteNapoleon Bonaparte
  4. Jean JaurèsJean Jaurès
Explanation Victor Schœlcher, junior minister for the colonies, wrote the decree of 27 April 1848 that abolished slavery for good in the French colonies. Napoleon had brought it back in 1802.

Source : La IIème République (1848-1851) · Official lists: Naturalisation

Quelle organisation a été créée en 1945 après la Seconde Guerre mondiale ?

Which organisation was created in 1945 after the Second World War?

  1. L'Union européenne (UE)The European Union (EU)
  2. La Société des Nations (SDN)The League of Nations
  3. AnswerL'Organisation des Nations unies (ONU)The United Nations (UN)
  4. L'Organisation du traité de l'Atlantique Nord (OTAN)The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
Explanation The UN was created in 1945 to keep the peace after the Second World War. France is a permanent member of its Security Council, with a veto. The League of Nations dated from 1919.

Source : Les conflits mondiaux : la Seconde Guerre mondiale (1939-1945) (2/3) · Official lists: Naturalisation

Lors de la seconde guerre mondiale, à quelle date la ville de Paris a-t-elle été libérée ?

During the Second World War, on what date was Paris liberated?

  1. Le 18 juin 1940On 18 June 1940
  2. Le 11 novembre 1918On 11 November 1918
  3. Le 8 mai 1945On 8 May 1945
  4. AnswerLe 25 août 1944On 25 August 1944
Explanation Paris was liberated on 25 August 1944, after the Normandy landing in June. The French Forces of the Interior (FFI) fought alongside the Allies. 18 June 1940 is the date of General de Gaulle's appeal.

Source : Focus sur la Seconde Guerre mondiale - la Résistance et la Libération · Official lists: Naturalisation

Quel était le principal port français impliqué dans la traite négrière au XVIIIe siècle ?

What was the main French port involved in the slave trade in the 18th century?

  1. BrestBrest
  2. MarseilleMarseille
  3. ToulonToulon
  4. AnswerNantesNantes
Explanation In the 18th century, Nantes was France's leading slave-trade port, ahead of Bordeaux and La Rochelle. These ports grew rich from the 'triangular' trade between Europe, Africa and the Americas.

Source : Le territoire français dans le temps (2/2) · Official lists: Naturalisation

Quel célèbre philosophe des Lumières a dénoncé l'esclavage ?

Which famous Enlightenment philosopher denounced slavery?

  1. AnswerVoltaireVoltaire
  2. Auguste ComteAuguste Comte
  3. Blaise PascalBlaise Pascal
  4. René DescartesRené Descartes
Explanation Voltaire, an Enlightenment philosopher (18th century), denounced slavery in Candide (1759), through the slave of Surinam. Montesquieu criticised it too. Descartes and Pascal lived in the 17th century.

Source : Le territoire français dans le temps (2/2) · Official lists: Naturalisation

Que symbolise le 1er mai ?

What does 1 May stand for?

  1. AnswerLa fête du TravailLabour Day
  2. La fête nationaleThe national holiday
  3. L'armistice de 1918The armistice of 1918
  4. La victoire de 1945The victory of 1945
Explanation 1 May is Labour Day, the workers' holiday. It is a public holiday: demonstrations are held and people give lily of the valley (muguet), said to bring luck.

Source : Patrimoine français : les jours fériés · Official lists: Naturalisation

Quel texte a été adopté pendant la Révolution française ?

Which text was adopted during the French Revolution?

  1. AnswerLa Déclaration des droits de l'homme et du citoyenThe Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen
  2. La Charte des droits fondamentaux de l'Union européenneThe Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union
  3. La Charte de l'environnementThe Environmental Charter
  4. La Constitution de la Ve RépubliqueThe Constitution of the Fifth Republic
Explanation The Declaration was adopted on 26 August 1789, a few weeks after the storming of the Bastille. It broke with the Ancien Régime: power now belonged to the Nation.

Source : Présentation des principaux textes (1/3) : La Déclaration des droits de l'homme et du citoyen · Official lists: CSP

La peine de mort est :

The death penalty is:

  1. AnswerAbolie en France depuis 1981Abolished in France since 1981
  2. Décidée par le président de la RépubliqueDecided by the President of the Republic
  3. Appliquée pour les crimes les plus gravesApplied for the most serious crimes
  4. Autorisée seulement en temps de guerreAllowed only in wartime
Explanation The death penalty was abolished in 1981, led by Justice Minister Robert Badinter. Since 2007 the Constitution states: "No one may be sentenced to death".

Source : Focus sur la Vème République : l'abolition de la peine de mort · Official lists: CSP, CR

Qu'est-ce que le devoir de mémoire ?

What is the duty of remembrance?

  1. Garder ses papiers d'identité sur soiCarrying your ID papers at all times
  2. Mémoriser les numéros d'urgenceMemorising emergency numbers
  3. AnswerSe souvenir des drames de l'histoire pour en tirer des leçonsRemembering historical tragedies to learn from them
  4. Apprendre par cœur toute la ConstitutionLearning the whole Constitution by heart
Explanation The duty of remembrance means remembering tragedies such as the Holocaust (Shoah). It is taught at school to understand the consequences of hatred, racism and antisemitism.

Source : Focus sur la Seconde Guerre mondiale - la Shoah · Official lists: Naturalisation

Quand ont lieu les vacances scolaires de Noël ?

When are the Christmas school holidays?

  1. Pendant tout le mois de févrierThroughout February
  2. Au début du mois de novembreAt the beginning of November
  3. En juillet et en aoûtIn July and August
  4. AnswerFin décembre et début janvierLate December and early January
Explanation Christmas holidays last about two weeks, in late December and early January, on the same dates across mainland France. July and August are the long summer holidays.

Source : Service-Public.fr · Official lists: CR

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