Understanding French Language and Culture

The video tutorial covers the objectives of learning about France, its language, and history. It discusses the French territories, both in mainland France and overseas, and the historical development of the French language. The Francophonie, an institution promoting French language and culture, is also highlighted, along with statistics on French speakers worldwide.

What is one of the main objectives of the module?

• To learn about the French cuisine

• To study the art of French painting

• To demonstrate knowledge of France and its language

• To explore the geography of Europe

Which of the following is an overseas region of France located in the Caribbean?

• Reunion

• Guadeloupe

• New Caledonia

• Mayotte

What language family does French belong to?

• Romance

• Celtic

• Germanic

• Slavic

Which king made Old French the official language of administration in France?

• King Charles V

• King François I

• King Henry II

• King Louis XIV

What was a significant factor in the spread of the French language worldwide?

• The French Revolution

• The Renaissance

• France's Colonial expansion

• The Industrial Revolution

What does the term 'Francophonie' refer to?

• A French art movement

• A group of French-speaking people

• A type of French cuisine

• A French political party

When was the Francophonie organization established?

• 1980

• 1960

• 1990

• 1970

Which continent had the highest number of native French speakers in 2018?

• America

• Africa

• Europe

• Asia

How many French speakers were there in the Americas and the Caribbean in 2018?

• 26.6 million

• 38.8 million

• 141.5 million

• 105.3 million

Which international organization recognizes French as one of its official languages?

• World Health Organization

• United Nations

• International Monetary Fund

• World Trade Organization