Histoire Du Musée Du Louvre
C'est le plus grand musée d'Europe, puisqu'il occupe 15 hectares (150.000 m carrés) au coeur de Paris ! On a employé huit siècles pour le construire. Il y a 14 km de parcours et 10.000 marches d'escaliers. Il reçoit la visite de 8 millions de personnes par an. La Gioconde est l'une des oeuvres qu'on peut admirer.
Questions and Answers
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Qu'est-ce qu'il était (era) avant de devenir (convertirse) un musée?
- A.
Une maison bourgeoise (burguesa)
- B.
Un palais (palacio) royal
- C.
Les écuries (establos) du roi
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B. Un palais (palacio) royalExplanation
Before becoming a museum, it was a royal palace.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Le roi Philippe Auguste en 1190 a mis ( puesto) la première pierre (piedra) de ce château-fort qui abritait (albergaba)...
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Les appartements de la Cour (Corte) du Roi
- B.
Les appartements du Roi
- C.
Les trésors royaux
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C. Les trésors royauxExplanation
The correct answer is "les trésors royaux" because the sentence mentions that the castle housed the treasures of the king. The other options, "les appartements de la Cour du Roi" (the apartments of the King's Court) and "les appartements du Roi" (the King's apartments), are not mentioned in the sentence. Therefore, the correct answer is "les trésors royaux" (the royal treasures).Rate this question:
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Quel roi va transformer l'ancienne forteresse en palais royal comme l'une de ses principales résidences au XIVs. ?
- A.
Charles V
- B.
François II
- C.
Louis XIII
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A. Charles VExplanation
Charles V is the correct answer because he is the king who transformed the old fortress into a royal palace in the 14th century. This transformed palace became one of his main residences. François II and Louis XIII are not relevant to the given information and do not have any connection to the transformation of the fortress into a palace.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Les rois sont obligés de quitter (abandonar) le Louvre pendant plus d'un siècle, à cause de quelle guerre ?
- A.
La guerre de l'Indépendance
- B.
La guerre de Cent Ans
- C.
La guerre contre l'Italie
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B. La guerre de Cent AnsExplanation
During the Hundred Years' War, the kings were forced to leave the Louvre for more than a century. This war was a conflict between the Kingdoms of England and France, lasting from 1337 to 1453. The war was characterized by a series of military campaigns and battles, and it had a significant impact on both countries. The French kings had to abandon the Louvre due to the ongoing hostilities and the threat of English invasion. This explains why the correct answer is "la guerre de Cent Ans" (the Hundred Years' War).Rate this question:
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En 1515 le Roi n'habite pas en permanence au Louvre, mais lorsqu'il (cuando) loge (se instala, se aloja ) à Paris, c'est au Louvre qu'il loge , de quel roi nous parlons?
- A.
Charles III
- B.
Henri II
- C.
François I
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C. François IExplanation
The question states that in 1515, the King does not permanently reside at the Louvre but stays there when he is in Paris. The question asks which king is being referred to. Since the correct answer is François I, it can be inferred that François I was the king who stayed at the Louvre during his visits to Paris in 1515.Rate this question:
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La salle des Cariatides est un exemple du nouveau goût (gusto) de l'époque où Henri II (fils de François I ) donne une nouvelle splendeur au Louvre, de quel nouveau art nous parlons ?
- A.
De la Renaissance
- B.
Du Baroque
- C.
Du Romanique
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A. De la RenaissanceExplanation
The correct answer is "de la Renaissance". The question asks about the new style of art that was introduced during the time of Henri II, who brought a new splendor to the Louvre. The term "Renaissance" refers to a period of cultural and artistic rebirth in Europe, characterized by a renewed interest in the classical art and ideas of ancient Greece and Rome. During this time, there was a shift towards more realistic and naturalistic representations in art, as well as a focus on humanism and individualism. The La salle des Cariatides, mentioned in the question, is an example of this new Renaissance style.Rate this question:
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La reine Cathérine de Medicis au XVI s. se fait construir un palais à côté du Louvre , comment s'appelle -t- il ?
- A.
Le Palais des Tuileries
- B.
Le Palais Royal
- C.
Le Palais d'Orient
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A. Le Palais des TuileriesExplanation
The correct answer is "Le Palais des Tuileries". During the 16th century, Queen Catherine de Medicis had a palace built next to the Louvre, and it was called the Palais des Tuileries.Rate this question:
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À la fin du XVI s. Henri IV relie ( une ) les deux parties du Louvre, le vieux palais royal et le palais privé de la reine, comment s'appelle cette nouvelle ampliation de 460 m ?
- A.
La Salle des Miroirs
- B.
Le Salon des Pas Perdus
- C.
La Grande Galerie
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C. La Grande GalerieExplanation
La Grande Galerie est le nom de la nouvelle ampliation de 460 mètres qui relie les deux parties du Louvre, le vieux palais royal et le palais privé de la reine, à la fin du XVIe siècle.Rate this question:
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L'agrandissement de la Cour carrée et de la grande colonnade est finalement achevé (terminado) par Lous XIV. Claude Perrault est l'un des architectes. Il est le frère d'un écrivain très connu, auteur de contes comme Petit Chaperon Rouge, nous parlons de ...
- A.
Pierre Perrault
- B.
Charles Perrault
- C.
François Perrault
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B. Charles PerraultExplanation
Charles Perrault is the correct answer because he is the brother of an extremely well-known writer who wrote fairy tales such as Little Red Riding Hood. The passage mentions that Claude Perrault is one of the architects involved in the enlargement of the Cour carrée and the grand colonnade, but it does not provide any information about Pierre Perrault or François Perrault. Therefore, Charles Perrault is the most logical choice based on the given information.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Au XVIII s. le Louvre devient le centre où s'installent des architectes, des savants et des...
- A.
Politiciens
- B.
Commerçants d'art
- C.
Académies de Peinture et de Sciences
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C. Académies de Peinture et de SciencesExplanation
In the 18th century, the Louvre became a center where architects, scientists, and academies of painting and sciences were established. This suggests that the Louvre attracted intellectuals and scholars who were interested in the arts and sciences. The presence of academies of painting and sciences indicates that the Louvre became a hub for learning and innovation in these fields during this time period.Rate this question:
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En 1804 le Louvre devient le musée le plus grand du monde, enrichi par des ouvrages apportés de toute l'Europe et de l'Égypte. Au palais des Tuileries loge ...
- A.
Napoléon I
- B.
Louis XV
- C.
Philippe Auguste
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A. Napoléon IExplanation
Napoleon I is the correct answer because the question is asking who resided in the Palais des Tuileries. The question states that in 1804, the Louvre became the largest museum in the world and was enriched by works brought from all over Europe and Egypt. The Palais des Tuileries is mentioned as the residence, and Napoleon I was the emperor of France during that time, so it can be inferred that he resided there.Rate this question:
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En 1889 le Louvre est déjà un grand musée, mais il partage (comparte ) l'espace avec les différents Ministères du Gouvernement ( gobierno) de Napoléon III. La photo que vous voyez au début (al principio) de cet article ( avec le mobilier de l'époque ) représente justement ...
- A.
Une salle du palais de la Reine
- B.
Une salle des appartements du Ministre d'État
- C.
Une salle des appartements de Napoléon III
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B. Une salle des appartements du Ministre d'ÉtatExplanation
The correct answer is "une salle des appartements du Ministre d'État". The passage mentions that the Louvre shares space with the different Ministries of Napoleon III's government. The photo at the beginning of the article represents a room with period furniture, which suggests that it is a room in the Minister of State's apartments.Rate this question:
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En 1864 on achève ( termina) finalement le projet songé (imaginado) par Henri IV , qui l'a mené à terme ?
- A.
Napoléon I
- B.
Napoléon III
- C.
Louis Philippe
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B. Napoléon IIIExplanation
Napoléon III is the correct answer because he was the one who finally completed the project that was conceived by Henri IV.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Cependant le Palais de Tuileries est détruit quelques ans après, pourquoi?
- A.
Une explosion fortuite
- B.
Un soulèvement (levantamiento) du peuple de Paris qui met le feu ( pega fuego ) au palais
- C.
Un attentat avec une bombe
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B. Un soulèvement (levantamiento) du peuple de Paris qui met le feu ( pega fuego ) au palaisExplanation
The correct answer is that there was a uprising of the people of Paris who set fire to the palace. This means that the people of Paris revolted against the government and burned down the Tuileries Palace.Rate this question:
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Pour finir,qui a été le Président de la République Française qui a donné l'aspect actuel au Louvre, après 15 ans de chantiers ( obras) pharaoniques ?
- A.
Alain Luppen
- B.
Nicolas Sarcozy
- C.
François Mitterrand
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C. François MitterrandExplanation
François Mitterrand is the correct answer because he was the President of France who oversaw the extensive renovations and modernization of the Louvre Museum. During his 14-year presidency, from 1981 to 1995, Mitterrand initiated numerous cultural projects, including the Grand Louvre project, which aimed to transform the museum into a more accessible and visitor-friendly space. This involved constructing the iconic glass pyramid entrance, expanding exhibition spaces, and renovating the historic buildings. Mitterrand's efforts significantly contributed to the transformation of the Louvre into the world-renowned museum it is today.Rate this question:
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