Building Paris - Stuff That I Find Interesting

The video discusses the extensive renovation of Paris led by Napoleon III and Haussmann until 1870, which transformed the city with wide boulevards and improved sanitation. However, it displaced many and remains controversial, with debates on its military motives. The renovation also led to the loss of cultural landmarks and slum areas, altering the city's social fabric. Historical monuments like the Bastille and Tuilerie Palace were affected, and the city's shape changed with the removal of fortifications and polluted rivers.

What was one of the main reasons for the renovation of Paris under Napoleon III and Haussmann?

• To build more schools and educational institutions

• To improve the city's defense and military movement

• To increase the number of shopping centers

• To create more parks and recreational areas

What was the Elephant of the Bastille intended to be made from?

• Marble from local quarries

• Bronze from enemy cannons

• Wood from the Bastille

• Iron from the Eiffel Tower

Which significant building was destroyed during the Paris Commune in the 1870s?

• Notre Dame Cathedral

• The Louvre Museum

• The Tuilerie Palace

• The Eiffel Tower

What was the River Bièvre known for before it disappeared?

• Being heavily polluted by industries

• Its clear and clean waters

• Being a major trade route

• Hosting annual boat races

What was the Court of Miracles famous for?

• Having the largest library in Paris

• Hosting royal banquets

• Being a center for scientific research

• Being a slum where people faked illnesses