Charles de Gaulle quiz

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1. 1 Easy

   What political ideology and movement is named directly after Charles de Gaulle?

   Answer: Gaullism

   Why: Gaullism combines a strong executive presidency with an independent foreign policy free from superpower dominance.

2. 2 Medium

   In which northern French city was Charles de Gaulle born in 1890?

   Answer: Lille

   Why: Although deeply associated with Paris, de Gaulle was born at his grandparents' home in Lille.

3. 3 Hard

   Which general was de Gaulle's main rival in Algiers in 1943?

   Answer: Henri Giraud

   Why: American leadership favored Giraud to command French forces, but de Gaulle outmaneuvered him politically by late 1943.

4. 4 Easy

   Which military alliance did de Gaulle fight against in World War II?

   Answer: Axis powers

   Why: De Gaulle kept France fighting the Axis powers after the Vichy government had already signed an armistice.

5. 5 Medium

   Where was Charles de Gaulle captured as a prisoner of war in World War I?

   Answer: Battle of Verdun

   Why: All five escape bids failed: he once left the fortress hidden in a basket of dirty laundry.

6. 6 Hard

   How many times did de Gaulle try to escape as a WWI prisoner?

   Answer: 5

   Why: Standing 196 cm tall, de Gaulle was repeatedly identified and recaptured during his disguise attempts.