French Literature Importance Quiz

Which country's literary people have been awarded more Nobel Prizes in Literature than those of any other country?

Which language is considered one of the five major Romance languages that developed from Vulgar Latin?

What is the name of the old French epic poem that is considered the masterpiece of the genre?

Who is considered the probable author of The Song of Roland?

Which epic is considered one of the great Spanish epics of the Middle Ages?

Which epic is considered France's national epic and promotes the values of loyalty, valor, and sacrifice?

What is the title of the Spanish epic poem that is considered one of the great medieval epics and one of the masterpieces of Spanish literature?

Who is the national hero in the Spanish epic poem Cantar de Mio Cid?

When is the earliest existing copy of Cantar de Mio Cid believed to have been composed?

Who is known to have carried a volume of Dante in his coat pocket?

Which play by Pierre Corneille is considered a landmark of French Neoclassical drama?

Which Italian poet wrote The Divine Comedy?

Which epic poem is described as the Christian epic and the story of humanity itself?

What story does The Divine Comedy relate?

One of the five major Romance languages that developed from Vulgar Latin is Spanish.

The old French epic poem considered a masterpiece of the genre is "The Song of Roland."
The probable author of "The Song of Roland" is unknown, but it is attributed to an anonymous writer.

"Cantar de Mio Cid" is regarded as one of the great Spanish epics of the Middle Ages.
It features the national hero Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar, commonly known as El Cid.

"The Song of Roland" is also considered France's national epic, promoting loyalty, valor, and sacrifice.

"Cantar de Mio Cid" is not only a significant Spanish epic but also a masterpiece of Spanish literature, with its earliest existing copy believed to have been composed in the late 12th century.

The poet Dante Alighieri, known for writing "The Divine Comedy," is noted for his profound influence on literature and philosophy.

Pierre Corneille’s play "Le Cid" is regarded as a landmark of French Neoclassical drama.

"The Divine Comedy" is described as the Christian epic that narrates the journey of humanity through sin and redemption.
It relates the story of Dante's journey through Hell, Purgatory, and Heaven.

The Divine Comedy showcases various historical and mythological figures encountered by Dante on his journey.

Works such as "The Song of Roland" and "Cantar de Mio Cid" highlight the cultural values of their respective societies, reflecting concepts of honor and heroism.