The Rebirth of Notre Dame

Which famous French monarch is linked to the building of Notre-Dame Cathedral?

• Louis XV
• King Louis VII
• Napoleon Bonaparte
• King Louis XIV

What is the architectural style of Notre-Dame Cathedral?

• Romanesque
• Baroque
• Gothic
• Renaissance

In which city is Notre-Dame Cathedral located?

• Rome
• Madrid
• London
• Paris

What was the primary cause of the Notre-Dame fire?

• Electrical failure
• An accident during renovation work
• Arson
• Lightning

How many years did it take to fully restore the Notre-Dame spire?

• 2 years
• 5 years
• 4 years
• 7 years

What is the planned completion date for the restoration of Notre-Dame Cathedral?

• 2023
• 2025
• 2024
• 2030

What year did the restoration of Notre-Dame begin after the fire?

• 2019
• 2021
• 2020
• 2022

How many centuries old is the Notre-Dame Cathedral?

• Almost 10 centuries old
• More than 8 centuries old
• 5 centuries old
• 2 centuries old

What was the total area of the roof destroyed by the Notre-Dame fire?

• 50 square meters
• 1,000 square meters
• 500 square meters
• 2,000 square meters

Which world-renowned architect designed the restoration of the spire?

• Renzo Piano
• Philippe Villeneuve
• Jean Nouvel
• Frank Gehry

What unique feature was used to create the new spire of Notre-Dame?

• Solar panels
• 3D printing technology
• Metal scaffolding
• Glass bricks

Who was the chief architect before Philippe Villeneuve was appointed to restore Notre-Dame after the fire?

• Jean Nouvel
• Jean-Louis Hulot
• Frank Gehry
• Renzo Piano

What was one of the first steps taken after the fire to protect Notre-Dame’s structure?

• Building a new façade
• Installing scaffolding
• Repainting the walls
• Evacuating tourists

What disaster took place at Notre-Dame in April 2019?

• A flood
• A bombing
• A devastating fire
• A terrorist attack

Which event in French history did the cathedral play a major role in?

• The French Revolution
• Napoleon's coronation
• World War II
• The signing of the Magna Carta

What kind of roof did Notre-Dame Cathedral originally have?

• Slate
• Lead
• Copper
• Glass

What material was used to build the original Notre-Dame Cathedral spire?

• Iron
• Wood
• Lead
• Stone

What famous object was housed inside Notre-Dame Cathedral?

• The Holy Grail
• The Crown of Thorns
• The relic of Christ's Crown of Thorns
• The Ark of the Covenant

What type of vault does Notre-Dame Cathedral feature?

• Ribbed vaults
• Barrel vaults
• Flat vaults
• Cloister vaults

Who led the restoration project after the fire at Notre-Dame?

• Philippe Villeneuve
• Jean Nouvel
• Renzo Piano
• Frank Gehry

What was the restoration of the Notre-Dame spire intended to replicate?

• A modern design
• The original 19th-century spire
• The medieval design
• A more minimalist spire

How many bells are in Notre-Dame Cathedral?

• 10
• 10 large bells
• 20
• 5

How tall is the restored spire of Notre-Dame Cathedral?

• 50 meters
• 100 meters
• 96 meters
• 150 meters

What was one of the major factors in saving Notre-Dame’s structure from complete collapse during the fire?

• The stone walls
• The quick action of firefighters
• The lead roof
• The underground vaults

What was the total cost of the restoration after the fire at Notre-Dame?

• Around 1 billion euros
• 100 million euros
• 500 million euros
• 2 billion euros

Which famous book was inspired by the Notre-Dame Cathedral?

• Les Misérables
• The Hunchback of Notre-Dame
• The Count of Monte Cristo
• The Three Musketeers

What year was Notre-Dame Cathedral originally completed?

• 1125
• 1150
• 1345
• 1300

How did the fire at Notre-Dame affect the stained glass windows?

• They were unaffected
• Most of them were preserved
• They were destroyed
• They were moved to a different location

Who was the French president during the fire at Notre-Dame?

• 2018
• Emmanuel Macron
• François Hollande
• Nicolas Sarkozy

Who pledged large donations for the restoration of Notre-Dame?

• Bill Gates
• French billionaires
• Queen Elizabeth
• The Vatican

What is the most famous feature of the Notre-Dame Cathedral’s façade?

• The rose window
• The flying buttresses
• The gargoyles
• The bell tower

What happened to the artwork inside Notre-Dame during the fire?

• They were destroyed
• Most of them were rescued
• They were moved to other churches
• They were buried

What materials were used in the restoration of the Notre-Dame spire after the fire?

• Wood and stone
• Wood, lead, and oak
• Glass and iron
• Concrete and steel

How long did it take to put out the fire at Notre-Dame?

• 15 hours
• 24 hours
• 48 hours
• 1 week

What year was the fire that heavily damaged Notre-Dame Cathedral?

• 2019
• 2020
• 2018
• 2017

What did the fire destroy at Notre-Dame?

• The entire building
• The rose window
• The wooden roof structure
• The surrounding square

Who funded the rebuilding efforts for Notre-Dame Cathedral?

• French taxpayers only
• A combination of private donations and public funds
• European Union grants
• The Vatican

What restoration method was used for the damaged spire of Notre-Dame?

• Concrete molds
• Traditional carpentry and stone carving
• Modern technology
• Prefab construction

Which world leader visited Notre-Dame after the fire?

• President Obama
• President Macron
• Prime Minister of the UK
• Chancellor of Germany

How long was Notre-Dame Cathedral closed to the public after the fire?

• 1 year
• 3 years
• 2 years
• 5 years

What city was home to the architect Eugène Viollet-le-Duc, who worked on Notre-Dame's restoration in the 19th century?

• Paris
• Marseille
• Lyon
• Bordeaux

How many visitors did Notre-Dame Cathedral receive annually before the fire?

• 3 million
• 13 million
• 5 million
• 10 million

Which group of professionals led the effort to restore Notre-Dame Cathedral?

• Interior designers
• Master craftsmen and restorers
• Civil engineers
• Landscape architects

How did the fire affect the organ at Notre-Dame?

• It was completely destroyed
• It was damaged but remains intact
• It was moved to a new location
• It was covered in soot

Which part of Notre-Dame Cathedral was most affected by the fire?

• The bell tower
• The stained glass windows
• The spire
• The main altar

How old is Notre-Dame Cathedral?

• Less than 100 years old
• More than 1,000 years old
• Over 850 years old
• 500 years old

What is the significance of Notre-Dame Cathedral to the people of Paris?

• It is a shopping mall
• It is the national library
• It is a historic religious symbol
• It is a university