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Tournai is located approximately 89 kilometers southwest of Brussels, within the Wallonia region of Belgium.
Answer: True
The source states that Tournai is a city and municipality situated in Wallonia, Belgium, within the Province of Hainaut, and lies approximately 89 kilometers southwest of Brussels.
The Dutch name for Tournai is Tornai, while in Picard it is Doornik.
Answer: False
The source indicates that in Picard, Tournai is called Tornai, but in Dutch, it is Doornik. The question reverses these linguistic designations.
In 2022, the municipality of Tournai had an estimated population exceeding 70,000 people.
Answer: False
The estimated population of the municipality of Tournai in 2022 was 68,518 people, which does not exceed 70,000.
The total area of the municipality of Tournai is approximately 82.53 square kilometers.
Answer: False
The municipality of Tournai covers an area of 213.75 square kilometers, which is equivalent to 82.53 square miles, not square kilometers.
The dominant language in Tournai is Dutch, with Tournaisien as a historical local dialect of Walloon.
Answer: False
The dominant language in Tournai is French, and Tournaisien is a historical local dialect of Picard, not Walloon.
Tournai belongs to Romance Flanders, a cultural area that includes cities like Lille and Douai.
Answer: True
The source states that Tournai belongs to Romance Flanders, a cultural area that also includes cities like Lille and Douai.
In which region and province of Belgium is Tournai geographically located?
Answer: Wallonia, Hainaut
Tournai is administratively located in the Hainaut Province, within the Wallonia region of southwest Belgium.
What was the estimated population of the municipality of Tournai in 2022?
Answer: 68,518 people
In 2022, the municipality of Tournai had an estimated population of 68,518 people.
What is the dominant language spoken in Tournai, and what was its historical local dialect?
Answer: French, with a Picard dialect
The dominant language spoken in Tournai is French, and its historical local dialect was Tournaisien, a dialect of Picard.
What is the total area of the municipality of Tournai in square miles?
Answer: 82.53 square miles
The municipality of Tournai covers an area of 213.75 square kilometers, which is equivalent to 82.53 square miles.
Tournai holds historical significance as one of Belgium's oldest cities and was the birthplace of Clovis I, the first capital of the Frankish Empire.
Answer: True
The source states that Tournai is one of Belgium's oldest cities, served as the first capital of the Frankish Empire, and was the birthplace of Clovis I.
During Roman times, Tournai was known as Tornacum and was fortified by Emperor Diocletian in the 3rd century AD.
Answer: False
During Roman times, Tournai was known as Tornacum and was fortified by Emperor Maximian in the 3rd century AD, not Diocletian.
The Salian Franks took possession of Tournai in 432 AD, and it became the capital of the Frankish Empire under King Childeric I.
Answer: True
The source confirms that the Salian Franks took possession of Tournai in 432 AD, and it became the capital of the Frankish Empire under King Childeric I.
Clovis I moved the center of power of the Frankish Empire from Tournai to Rome in 486 AD.
Answer: False
In 486 AD, Clovis I moved the center of power of the Frankish Empire from Tournai to Paris, not Rome.
Eleutherius, a native of Tournai, became the first bishop of the newly created Bishopric of Tournai, which covered most of the area east of the Scheldt river.
Answer: False
Eleutherius became the first bishop of the Bishopric of Tournai, which extended over most of the area west of the Scheldt river, not east.
Tournai was designated as the seat of the County of Flanders by Charles the Bald in 862 AD.
Answer: True
The source states that Charles the Bald designated Tournai as the seat of the County of Flanders in 862 AD.
After the Treaties of Verdun and Meerssen, Tournai remained within the eastern part of the Frankish Empire, which eventually evolved into Germany.
Answer: False
After the Treaties of Verdun and Meerssen, Tournai remained within the western part of the Frankish Empire, which eventually evolved into France, not Germany.
The Bishopric of Tournai served as the religious capital of Flanders for over 500 years, from 1059 to 1559.
Answer: False
The Bishopric of Tournai served as the religious capital of Flanders for over a millennium, from 496 to 1559, not just over 500 years from 1059.
Which of the following was a significant historical role of Tournai in Belgium?
Answer: It was the first capital of the Frankish Empire.
Tournai is notably recognized as the first capital of the Frankish Empire.
What was Tournai known as during Roman times?
Answer: Tornacum
During Roman times, Tournai was known as Tornacum.
When did the Salian Franks take possession of Tournai, and who was its king at that time?
Answer: 432 AD, under King Childeric I
The Salian Franks took possession of Tournai in 432 AD, and it became the capital of the Frankish Empire under King Childeric I.
In 486 AD, Clovis I moved the center of power of the Frankish Empire from Tournai to which city?
Answer: Paris
In 486 AD, Clovis I relocated the center of power of the Frankish Empire from Tournai to Paris.
Who became the first bishop of the newly established Bishopric of Tournai?
Answer: Eleutherius
Eleutherius, a native of Tournai, became the first bishop of the newly created Bishopric of Tournai.
In what year did Charles the Bald designate Tournai as the seat of the County of Flanders?
Answer: 862 AD
Charles the Bald designated Tournai as the seat of the County of Flanders in 862 AD.
For how long did the Bishopric of Tournai serve as the religious capital of Flanders?
Answer: Over a millennium (from 496 to 1559)
The Bishopric of Tournai served as the religious capital of Flanders for over a millennium, from 496 to 1559.
Which Roman Emperor fortified Tornacum (Tournai) in the 3rd century AD?
Answer: Maximian
Emperor Maximian fortified Tornacum (Tournai) in the 3rd century AD.
Tournai's rise in the 11th century was primarily due to a booming woollen cloth industry that relied on local flax production.
Answer: False
Tournai's rise in the 11th century was due to a booming woollen cloth industry that relied on English wool, not local flax production.
The rebuilding of Tournai Cathedral was initiated in 1030, reflecting the city's growing wealth and religious importance.
Answer: True
The source confirms that an ambitious rebuilding project for Tournai Cathedral was initiated in 1030, reflecting the city's growing wealth and religious importance.
Odo of Orléans was appointed to the cathedral school of Tournai in 1087, leading to the flourishing of Saint-Martin Abbey.
Answer: True
The source states that Odo of Orléans was appointed to the cathedral school of Tournai in 1087, under whose leadership Saint-Martin Abbey flourished.
Tournai gained independence from local counts in 1187 and subsequently became directly subordinated to the Holy Roman Emperor.
Answer: False
Tournai's commune asserted independence from local counts in 1187 and became directly subordinated to the French Crown, not the Holy Roman Emperor.
The Siege of Tournai in 1340 during the Hundred Years' War resulted in a decisive English victory under Edward III.
Answer: False
The Siege of Tournai in 1340 was unsuccessful for Edward III, forcing him to sign the Truce of Espléchin, not a decisive English victory.
The 15th century in Tournai saw a decline in the textile trade but a rise in the art of painting, producing artists like Robert Campin.
Answer: False
The 15th century in Tournai saw a boom in the textile trade, not a decline, alongside a flourishing art of painting that produced artists like Robert Campin.
Tournai was a significant center for tapestries and draperies and was part of the Flemish Hansa of London.
Answer: True
The source states that Tournai was a significant center for tapestries and draperies and was part of the Flemish Hansa of London.
What economic development primarily characterized Tournai's rise in the 11th century?
Answer: A thriving woollen cloth industry
Tournai's rise in the 11th century was primarily driven by a booming woollen cloth industry.
When was the ambitious rebuilding project for the Tournai Cathedral initiated?
Answer: 1030
The ambitious rebuilding project for the Tournai Cathedral was initiated in 1030.
Who was appointed to the cathedral school of Tournai in 1087, leading to the flourishing of Saint-Martin Abbey?
Answer: Odo of Orléans
Odo of Orléans was appointed to the cathedral school of Tournai in 1087, leading to the flourishing of Saint-Martin Abbey.
In what year did Tournai's commune successfully assert its independence from local counts, becoming directly subordinated to the French Crown?
Answer: 1187
Tournai's commune successfully asserted its independence from local counts in 1187, subsequently becoming directly subordinated to the French Crown.
What was the outcome of the Siege of Tournai in 1340 during the Hundred Years' War, led by Edward III of England?
Answer: An unsuccessful operation for Edward III, forcing him to sign the Truce of Espléchin.
The Siege of Tournai in 1340 was an unsuccessful operation for Edward III, leading to his bankruptcy and the signing of the Truce of Espléchin.
Tournai was captured by Henry VIII in 1513, making it the only Belgian city ever ruled by England.
Answer: True
The source confirms that Tournai was captured by Henry VIII in 1513, making it the only Belgian city ever ruled by England.
Tournai was returned to French rule in 1519 following the Treaty of Madrid.
Answer: False
Tournai was returned to French rule in 1519 following the Treaty of London (1518), not the Treaty of Madrid.
Charles V's acquisition of Tournai in 1521 led to a period of prosperity and religious harmony for the city.
Answer: False
Charles V's acquisition of Tournai in 1521 led to a period characterized by religious strife and economic decline for the city, not prosperity and religious harmony.
Tournai was a stronghold of Lutheranism in the 16th century, leading to its conquest by the Duke of Parma.
Answer: False
Tournai was a stronghold of Calvinism in the 16th century, leading to its conquest by the Duke of Parma, not Lutheranism.
Tournai briefly returned to French rule in 1668 under King Louis XIV after the Treaty of Westphalia.
Answer: False
Tournai briefly returned to French rule in 1668 under King Louis XIV following the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle, which concluded the War of Devolution, not the Treaty of Westphalia.
During the War of Spanish Succession in 1709, Tournai was besieged by the Duke of Marlborough.
Answer: True
The source explicitly states that Tournai was besieged by the Duke of Marlborough during the War of Spanish Succession in 1709.
The Treaty of Utrecht in 1713 transferred control of Tournai and the former Spanish Netherlands to the French monarchy.
Answer: False
The Treaty of Utrecht in 1713 transferred control of Tournai and the former Spanish Netherlands to the Austrian Habsburgs, not the French monarchy.
Tournai became part of the French department of Jemmape after France annexed the Austrian Netherlands in 1794 during the French Revolutionary Wars.
Answer: True
The source indicates that in 1794, during the French Revolutionary Wars, France annexed the Austrian Netherlands, and Tournai subsequently became part of the French department of Jemmape.
After the Napoleonic Wars, Tournai became part of independent Belgium immediately in 1815.
Answer: False
After the Napoleonic Wars, Tournai became part of the United Netherlands from 1815 onwards, and then part of newly independent Belgium in 1830, not immediately in 1815.
Tournai suffered extensive damage during World War II in 1940 and subsequently underwent careful restoration.
Answer: True
The source states that Tournai suffered extensive damage during World War II in 1940 and underwent careful restoration efforts afterward.
Which English monarch captured Tournai in 1513, making it the only Belgian city ever ruled by England?
Answer: Henry VIII
Henry VIII of England captured Tournai in 1513, making it the only Belgian city ever ruled by England.
Under what treaty was Tournai returned to French rule in 1519?
Answer: Treaty of London (1518)
Tournai was returned to French rule in 1519 following the Treaty of London (1518).
What was the primary religious affiliation in Tournai during the 16th century that led to its conquest by the Duke of Parma?
Answer: Calvinism
During the 16th century, Tournai was a stronghold of Calvinism, which led to its conquest by the Duke of Parma.
Who besieged Tournai during the War of Spanish Succession in 1709?
Answer: The Duke of Marlborough
During the War of Spanish Succession in 1709, Tournai was besieged by the Duke of Marlborough.
What was Tournai's political status after the Treaty of Utrecht in 1713?
Answer: It came under the possession of the Austrian Habsburgs.
After the Treaty of Utrecht in 1713, Tournai and the former Spanish Netherlands came under the possession of the Austrian Habsburgs.
In what year did France annex the Austrian Netherlands, making Tournai part of the French department of Jemmape?
Answer: 1794
France annexed the Austrian Netherlands in 1794, making Tournai part of the French department of Jemmape.
What major event in 1940 significantly impacted Tournai, leading to extensive damage and subsequent restoration?
Answer: World War II
Tournai suffered extensive damage during World War II in 1940, leading to subsequent restoration efforts.
The stone Bridge of the Holes, featuring defensive towers, was constructed over the Scheldt river in 1390.
Answer: False
The stone Bridge of the Holes, with defensive towers, was constructed over the Scheldt river in 1290, not 1390.
Tournai is home to three UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the Cathedral of Our Lady, the Belfry, and the Pont des Trous.
Answer: False
Tournai is home to two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the Cathedral of Our Lady and the city's Belfry, not three.
The Cathedral of Our Lady in Tournai is notable for its purely Gothic architectural style.
Answer: False
The Cathedral of Our Lady in Tournai exhibits a blend of Romanesque and Gothic architectural styles, not a purely Gothic style.
The Châsse de Notre-Dame flamande, a 12th-century reliquary, is housed within Tournai Cathedral.
Answer: True
The source confirms that the Châsse de Notre-Dame flamande, a 12th-century reliquary, is found inside Tournai Cathedral.
The Belfry of Tournai is recognized as the oldest belfry in Belgium.
Answer: True
The source states that the Belfry of Tournai is considered the oldest belfry in Belgium.
The Pont des Trous bridge, the Grand-Place, and several old city gates are among Tournai's main sights.
Answer: True
The source lists the Pont des Trous, Grand-Place, and several old city gates as notable sights in Tournai.
On Rue Barre-St-Brice, one can find some of Europe's oldest private houses, dating from the 15th century.
Answer: False
On Rue Barre-St-Brice, some of Europe's oldest private houses date from between 1175 and 1200 (Romanesque style), not the 15th century.
The Gothic choir of Our Lady's Cathedral is considered a precursory element of Scaldian Gothic art.
Answer: True
The source indicates that the Gothic choir of Our Lady's Cathedral is considered a precursory element of Scaldian Gothic art.
The Church of St. Brice in Tournai is an early example of the 'hallekerk' style, characteristic of the Flemish countryside.
Answer: True
The source identifies the Church of St. Brice as one of the first examples of the 'hallekerk' style, characteristic of the Flemish countryside.
The Church of St. Quentin in Tournai is a purely Gothic structure built in the 15th century.
Answer: False
The Church of St. Quentin, constructed around 1200, features Romanesque style with Gothic elements, and is not a purely Gothic structure built in the 15th century.
Tournai Cathedral contains Mosan art treasures, including two shrines crafted by Nicholas of Verdun in the 13th century.
Answer: True
The source states that Tournai Cathedral contains Mosan art treasures, specifically two shrines crafted by Nicholas of Verdun in the 13th century.
The shrine of Our Lady of Flanders, located in Tournai Cathedral, is considered one of the seven wonders of the world.
Answer: False
The shrine of Our Lady of Flanders has been acclaimed as one of the seven wonders of Belgium, not the world.
What significant architectural feature, featuring defensive towers, was constructed over the Scheldt river in 1290?
Answer: The Pont des Trous
The stone Bridge of the Holes, known as Pont des Trous, featuring defensive towers, was constructed over the Scheldt river in 1290.
Which two UNESCO World Heritage Sites are located in Tournai?
Answer: The Cathedral of Our Lady and the city's Belfry
Tournai is home to two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the Cathedral of Our Lady and the city's Belfry.
What architectural styles are evident in the Cathedral of Our Lady in Tournai?
Answer: Romanesque and Gothic
The Cathedral of Our Lady in Tournai exhibits a blend of Romanesque and Gothic architectural styles.
What is notable about the Belfry of Tournai?
Answer: It is the oldest belfry in Belgium.
The Belfry of Tournai is considered the oldest belfry in Belgium.
Where can one find some of Europe's oldest private houses, dating from between 1175 and 1200, in Tournai?
Answer: Rue Barre-St-Brice
On Rue Barre-St-Brice in Tournai, two of Europe's oldest private houses, dating from between 1175 and 1200, can be found.
Which church in Tournai is an early example of the 'hallekerk' style, characteristic of the Flemish countryside?
Answer: Church of St. Brice
The Church of St. Brice is identified as one of the first examples of the 'hallekerk' style.
What is the significance of the shrine of Our Lady of Flanders, a Mosan art piece in Tournai Cathedral?
Answer: It has been acclaimed as one of the seven wonders of Belgium.
The shrine of Our Lady of Flanders has been acclaimed as one of the seven wonders of Belgium.
Rogier van der Weyden, a prominent Flemish Primitives painter, was born in Tournai.
Answer: True
The source confirms that Rogier van der Weyden, a highly influential Flemish painter, was born in Tournai.
The Great Procession in Tournai has been held annually since 1092, with no interruptions.
Answer: False
The Great Procession has been held annually since 1092, but with one interruption in 1566 due to iconoclast damage.
Lost Monday, a tradition in Tournai, involves family dinners that historically featured a chicken dish.
Answer: False
Lost Monday family dinners historically featured an elaborate meal, and today often feature a rabbit dish, not a chicken dish.
The Faculty of Medicine of UCLouvain is located in Tournai.
Answer: False
The Faculty of Architecture, Architectural Engineering and Urban Planning of UCLouvain is located in Tournai, not the Faculty of Medicine.
Peter Minuit, known for purchasing Manhattan Island, was born in Tournai.
Answer: True
The source states that Peter Minuit, credited with purchasing Manhattan Island, was born in Tournai.
Gabrielle Petit, a spy for the French Secret Service, was born in Tournai and executed in 1916.
Answer: False
Gabrielle Petit, born in Tournai and executed in 1916, was a spy for the British Secret Service, not the French Secret Service.
Tournai is twinned with cities in France, Palestine, and Bolivia.
Answer: True
The source lists Troyes and Villeneuve-d'Ascq (France), Bethlehem (Palestine), and Tarija (Bolivia) as twin towns of Tournai.
Which of the following is NOT listed as a prominent Flemish Primitives painter associated with Tournai?
Answer: Jan van Eyck
The source lists Robert Campin, Rogier van der Weyden, and Jacques Daret as prominent Flemish Primitives painters from Tournai, but not Jan van Eyck.
What is the 'Great Procession' in Tournai, and how often is it held?
Answer: A historic procession, held annually every second Sunday of September.
The Great Procession is a historic procession held annually every second Sunday of September.
What traditional dish is often featured in the family dinners during 'Lost Monday' or 'Perjury Monday' in Tournai?
Answer: Rabbit dish
Family dinners during 'Lost Monday' often feature a rabbit dish.
Which university faculty of UCLouvain is located in Tournai?
Answer: Faculty of Architecture, Architectural Engineering and Urban Planning
The Faculty of Architecture, Architectural Engineering and Urban Planning of UCLouvain is located in Tournai.
Which historical figure, known as the first king of all Salian Franks, was born in Tournai?
Answer: Clovis I
Clovis I, the first king of all Salian Franks, was born in Tournai.
Which influential Flemish painter of the 15th century, born in Tournai, is considered one of the most important artists of the Early Netherlandish period?
Answer: Rogier van der Weyden
Rogier van der Weyden, an influential 15th-century Flemish painter born in Tournai, is considered one of the most important artists of the Early Netherlandish period.
Peter Minuit, generally credited with orchestrating the purchase of Manhattan Island, was born in which city?
Answer: Tournai
Peter Minuit, known for purchasing Manhattan Island, was born in Tournai.
Gabrielle Petit, a spy executed during World War I, was born in Tournai and worked for which secret service?
Answer: British Secret Service
Gabrielle Petit, born in Tournai and executed during World War I, worked for the British Secret Service.
Which of the following cities is NOT listed as a twin town of Tournai?
Answer: Bruges, Belgium
The source lists Troyes, Villeneuve-d'Ascq, Bethlehem, and Tarija as twin towns of Tournai, but not Bruges.