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Which country was colonised by France?
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Correct answer: Madagascar. Madagascar was colonised by France. It was placed under French protection in 1895. It became independent in 1960. Source: the Ministry of the Interior sheet “Le territoire français dans le temps (1/2)” (in French). The other three choices are explained below.
Sources: Sheet “Le territoire français dans le temps (1/2)” (French), read on 21 October 2026. Answer written by Hexaciv from this source. Hexaciv is an independent preparation tool. It is not an official website, is not linked to any government body and does not give legal advice. The authoritative source is the Ministry of the Interior's, cited on this page.
The four choices and why
- ✓ MadagascarMadagascarCorrect answer. Madagascar was colonised by France. It was placed under French protection in 1895. It became independent in 1960.
- ✗ BelgiumLa BelgiqueIt is a European colonial power, like France.
- ✗ The United KingdomLe Royaume-UniIt is a European colonial power, like France.
- ✗ The NetherlandsLes Pays-BasIt is a European colonial power, like France.
What the source says
« En 1895, Madagascar est placé sous protectorat français (Afrique). »
Sentence copied word for word from the source, in French, read on 21 October 2026.
How it reads on exam day
The exam is in French, so this is the question you will see: « Quel pays a été colonisé par la France ? ». Learn the English idea above and the French words in the options.
This question is on the official list for the resident card (CR). The Ministry's wording: “Quel pays a été colonisé par la France ?”.
Where the Ministry explains it
Sheet “Le territoire français dans le temps (1/2)” (French).
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