France Civic Exam Practice (Examen Civique) 2026: Oefenexamen 3

Oefenexamen 3 van 3 voor France Civic Exam Practice (Examen Civique): 30 extra vragen met antwoorden en uitleg.

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  1. Vraag 1 van 30

    What does the Défenseur des droits do?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. It is an independent authority that helps people facing discrimination or problems with public services

    The Défenseur des droits is free and independent. It handles discrimination, children's rights and disputes with public services.

  2. Vraag 2 van 30

    You see a person collapse in the street and no one is helping. What does the law expect?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. You must help or call for help if you can do so without danger

    Failing to help a person in danger, when you could do so without risk, is an offence in France. Calling 15 or 112 is a form of help.

  3. Vraag 3 van 30

    Which right of workers is protected by the Constitution?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. The right to strike

    The right to strike, and the right to join a trade union, come from the 1946 Preamble, which is part of the Constitution.

  4. Vraag 4 van 30

    Which of these is a duty of everyone living in France?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Respecting the law and paying taxes according to their means

    Everyone living in France must obey the law and contribute to public expenses according to their means, as the 1789 Declaration says.

  5. Vraag 5 van 30

    Who founded the Fifth Republic and became its first President?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Charles de Gaulle

    General de Gaulle returned to power in 1958, led the writing of the new Constitution and became its first President.

  6. Vraag 6 van 30

    On 18 June 1940, what did Charles de Gaulle do from London?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. He called on the French to continue fighting

    In the Appeal of 18 June 1940, broadcast on the BBC, de Gaulle urged the French not to give up and to resist.

  7. Vraag 7 van 30

    In what year was the First Republic proclaimed?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. 1792

    The monarchy ended in 1792 and the First Republic was proclaimed. It lasted until the First Empire in 1804.

  8. Vraag 8 van 30

    In what year did Napoleon Bonaparte become Emperor of the French?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. 1804

    Napoleon I became emperor in 1804. The First Empire lasted until 1815.

  9. Vraag 9 van 30

    In what year did France finally abolish slavery in its colonies?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. 1848

    Slavery was finally abolished in 1848, under the Second Republic, thanks largely to Victor Schoelcher.

  10. Vraag 10 van 30

    Which regime governed France during the German occupation from 1940 to 1944?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. The Vichy regime

    From 1940 to 1944 the Vichy regime led by Philippe Pétain collaborated with Nazi Germany.

  11. Vraag 11 van 30

    In what year did women in France vote for the first time?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. 1945

    Women gained the right to vote in 1944 and voted for the first time in 1945.

  12. Vraag 12 van 30

    What was the Vel' d'Hiv roundup of July 1942?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. The mass arrest of Jewish people in Paris by French police

    In July 1942 French police arrested about 13,000 Jewish men, women and children in Paris. Most were deported to Auschwitz and murdered.

  13. Vraag 13 van 30

    Which hero of the Resistance worked to unite the Resistance movements and died after his arrest in 1943?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Jean Moulin

    Jean Moulin, sent by de Gaulle, united the main Resistance movements. He was arrested and tortured, and died in 1943.

  14. Vraag 14 van 30

    What does France commemorate on 11 November?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. The armistice that ended the fighting of the First World War in 1918

    11 November is a public holiday that honours the 1918 armistice and all those who died for France.

  15. Vraag 15 van 30

    What does France commemorate on 8 May?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. The victory of the Allies in Europe in 1945

    8 May is a public holiday marking the end of the Second World War in Europe in 1945.

  16. Vraag 16 van 30

    In what year did Algeria become independent from France?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. 1962

    Algeria became independent in 1962, after the Évian Accords ended the Algerian War.

  17. Vraag 17 van 30

    Which is the longest river that flows entirely in France?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. The Loire

    The Loire, about 1,000 km long, is the longest river in France. The Seine flows through Paris.

  18. Vraag 18 van 30

    In which mountain range is Mont Blanc, the highest peak in France?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. The Alps

    Mont Blanc is in the Alps, on the border with Italy.

  19. Vraag 19 van 30

    Which of these is a French overseas department?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. La Réunion

    The overseas departments and regions are Guadeloupe, Martinique, French Guiana, La Réunion and Mayotte.

  20. Vraag 20 van 30

    Which of these countries shares a land border with mainland France?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Spain

    Mainland France borders Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Monaco, Andorra and Spain.

  21. Vraag 21 van 30

    Who wrote the novel Les Misérables?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Victor Hugo

    Victor Hugo published Les Misérables in 1862. He is buried in the Panthéon.

  22. Vraag 22 van 30

    Between which ages is education compulsory in France?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. From 3 to 16

    Since 2019 education is compulsory from age 3 to 16. Young people aged 16 to 18 must also be in education, training or work.

  23. Vraag 23 van 30

    What is true about state (public) schools in France?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. They are free and secular

    Public schools are free, secular and open to every child living in France, whatever their nationality.

  24. Vraag 24 van 30

    Which number do you call for urgent medical help (SAMU)?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. 15

    15 reaches the SAMU for medical emergencies. 17 is the police and 18 the fire brigade.

  25. Vraag 25 van 30

    Which emergency number works across the whole European Union?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. 112

    112 is the European emergency number. It works from any phone in every EU country.

  26. Vraag 26 van 30

    What is the 'carte Vitale'?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. The health insurance card used to get treatment costs refunded

    The carte Vitale proves your health insurance rights and lets doctors and pharmacies send claims directly for repayment.

  27. Vraag 27 van 30

    What is the legal working week for a full-time employee in France?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. 35 hours

    The legal working time is 35 hours a week. Hours above that are overtime and are paid more or give time off.

  28. Vraag 28 van 30

    What is the SMIC?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. The national minimum wage

    The SMIC is the minimum hourly wage that every employer must pay adult workers.

  29. Vraag 29 van 30

    How much paid holiday does a full-time employee earn in a full year?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. 5 weeks

    Employees earn 2.5 working days of paid leave per month worked, which makes 5 weeks a year.

  30. Vraag 30 van 30

    Which public body helps job seekers find work and pays unemployment benefits?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. France Travail

    France Travail (formerly Pôle emploi) registers job seekers, offers support and pays unemployment benefits.

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