French civic exam: History, geography and culture
Is this theme part of the exam?
Yes. "Histoire, géographie et culture" (History, geography and culture) is one of the five themes of the civic exam (source).
What do the questions cover?
In the public list of knowledge questions for naturalisation, this theme covers for example the French Revolution, Napoleon I, General de Gaulle's appeal, the presidents of the Fifth Republic, the European Union (source).
Where are the public questions?
The ministry publishes the knowledge questions for the multi-year permit, the resident card and naturalisation. The lists are in French and free.
How do I practise this theme with Civizon?
Pick "History, geography and culture" in theme mode. You answer in French, see straight away if you got it right, and read the explanation in English. Questions you miss come back later until you know them.
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Is "History, geography and culture" part of the French civic exam?
Yes. "Histoire, géographie et culture" is one of the five themes of the exam, according to the Ministry of the Interior.
What do questions on "History, geography and culture" cover?
In the public list of knowledge questions for naturalisation, this theme covers for example the French Revolution, Napoleon I, General de Gaulle's appeal, the presidents of the Fifth Republic, the European Union.
Where can I find the knowledge questions?
The Ministry of the Interior publishes the list of knowledge questions for the multi-year permit, the resident card and naturalisation, in French and free of charge.
Sources
- formation-civique.interieur.gouv.fr/examen-civique/informations-g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rales-sur-le
- formation-civique.interieur.gouv.fr/examen-civique/liste-officielle-des-questions-de-conna
- formation-civique.interieur.gouv.fr/examen-civique/liste-officielle-des-questions-de-conna
- www.immigration.interieur.gouv.fr/sites/dgef/files/medias/documents/2026-01/examen-civique
Civizon is a private, paid service. Civizon is not a government body and is not affiliated with the French state.