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Normandy Region Quiz

How much do you know about the French region Normandy?
Part of the French Regions series
Quiz by camus
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Last updated: April 18, 2021
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First submittedJuly 1, 2020
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Largest city and home to the second largest French port
Le Havre
Sea that separates France from England
English channel
These two British crown dependencies are historical parts of Normandy
Jersey
Guernsey
Duke of Normandy who became King of England in 1066
William the Conqueror
Tapestry that depicts the Norman landing in England
Bayeux
Which modern-day country did most Normans hail from?
Denmark
Archbishop of Canterbury and martyr who was revered both in England and Normandy
Thomas Becket
This maid was burned at the stake by the English in Rouen
Joan of Arc
The American V Corps landed here on June 6, 1944
Omaha Beach
The date of mentioned landing is widely known as this
D-Day
Tidal island, UNESCO heritage and tourist site populated by monks
Mont St. Michel
Impressionist painter who famously depicted sunrise in the port of the largest city
Claude Monet
Author of "Madame Bovary" born in Rouen
Gustave Flaubert
Brandy made from apples or pears
Calvados
Most popular white mould cheese that originated in Normandy
Camembert
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Level 52
Aug 4, 2020
Your quizzes about french regions are very good. Even as a french it's not so easy
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Level 78
Aug 5, 2020
Thank you :)
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Level 51
Aug 21, 2020
Maybe an Aquitaine quiz now?