quiz questions

1. Hungary:
1.Whom was the minaret in Érd, Hungary named after?
a. Ali
b. Hamza
c. Mohamed
2. Which famous Hungarian dish originated from the Turkish culture?
a. Stuffed cabbage
b. Goulash soup
c. Hortobágyi pancake
3. Which river does Buda castle look onto?
a. Tisza
b. Danube
c. Körös
4. Which famous bridge is located at the foot of Buda castle in Hungary?
a. Erzsébet bridge
b. Chain bridge
c. Bridge of Liberty
5. Which important Hungarian historical event is depicted on the Feszty Panorama:
a. The 1848-49 war of Independence
b. The arrival of the Hungarians
c. Revolution of 1956
Spain:
The Roman Theatre of Mérida was used in Ancient Rome for:
A. Political issues.
B. Theatre performances.
C. Both.
TRUE/FALSE:
The Roman Theatre of Mérida was abandoned in the 4th century BC.
Who was proclaimed King in Spain in 1975?
A. Carlos II
B. J. Carlos I
C. Carlos I
TRUE OR FALSE
The Spanish Civil War that took place from 1935 to 1938.
Guernica is a town of:
A. Madrid
B. Extremadura
C. Cantabria
D. Basque Country

2. POLAND:
1. Kazimierz III the Great found Poland made of wood and left it made of:
a) gold b) steel c) stone d) glass
2. Is there a border crossing for hikers and cyclist in Białowieża Forest?
a) Yes b) No
3. Name "Białowieża" comes from two words "biała", which means "white" and "wieża",
which means:
a) field b)forest c) wall d) tower
4. Who did build the Malbork Castle?
a) Teutonic Order b) Polish Catholic Church c) King Kazimierz IV d) The pope
5. Wieliczka is located near Gdańsk in the North of Poland.
a) True b) False
ITALY
The Colosseum, symbol of Rome, is also known as
A. Hadrian’s Amphitheatre
B. Claudius’s Amphitheatre
C. Flavian Amphitheatre
D. Caesar’s Amphitheatre
The construction of Saint Peter Basilica began in
A. 1505
B. 1506
C. 1507
D. 1509
The Baptistery of San Giovanni Battista in Florence used to be the investiture place of
A. Knights and poets
B. Kings and princes
C. Bishops and abbots
D. Merchants and artisans
Florence, symbol of the Renaissance, rose to economic and cultural pre-eminence under the
A. Strozzi
B. Boboli
C. Pazzi
D. Medici
During the X century Amalfi
A. was built
B. was destroyed by Byzantines

3. C. became a maritime Republic
D. was conquered by Normans
GREECE
Cyclopean walls are
A. very small walls
B. walls that look like a gothic arch
C. walls made out of huge rocks
D. walls made out of cement
“Apocalypse” means
A. Religion
B. Revelation
C. Gospel
D. Hidden
Patmos is also known as
A. “Bethlehem of the Aegean”
B. “the holiest of all islands”
C. “the great island”
D. “Jerusalemof the Aegean”
The Parthenon was dedicated to
A. Zeus
B. Poseidon
C. Apolllo
D. Athena
Who took down the swastika flag from the Acropolis in May 1941?
A. Glezos and Santas
B. Iktinos and Kallikrates
C. Kolokotronis
D. the Nazi guards
CROATIA
How many UNESCO sites are on the island of Hvar?
A. 4
B. 5
C. 6
D. 7
What oil is Mediterranean diet based on?
A. Lard
B. Olive oil.
C. Butter

4. What material is used to make Hvar lace?
A. Cotton
B. Agave
C. Wheat
What is the meaning of the word "klapa"?
A. dance
B. A group of friends.
C. A happy group
When is procession "Za križen" held?
A. On Maundy Wednesday
B. On Maundy Thursday.
C. On Maundy Friday