Copper, Cypress - Cyprus!

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1. Which of the following has NEVER been suggested as a possible etymological origin for the name Cyprus? Ciphers - center for ancient espionage Cypress - local trees Copper - plentiful ore deposits Henna - abundant and useful plant

2. Cyprus is the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. Which of these islands is one of the two larger islands to be found there? Tenerife Sicily Ireland Madagascar

3. Being an island, Cyprus has no land borders. Which country is its closest neighbour? Spain Norway Italy Turkey

4. Which of the following does NOT control one of the four de facto regions of Cyprus? Greece United Nations Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus Great Britain

5. In which part of Cyprus can heavy snowfalls be expected in the winter? The Troodos Mountains The northeast peninsula The entire island Nicosia

6. Which of these is the most significant environmental issue on Cyprus? Deforestation Water shortage Acid rain Soil salinization

7. Block 12 is an off-shore area that is expected to contain vast deposits of natural gas, which could be a valuable economic resource for Cyprus. It is also known by the name of a Greek goddess reputed to have been born off the shores of Cyprus. What is this nickname? Aphrodite Hera Athena Hestia

8. Which of the following symbols of peace is to be found on the flag of Cyprus? An ankh A white dove Two olive branches A yellow shield

9. The Cypriot coat of arms contains a number of symbols. Which of these is shared with the national flag? White dove Olive branches Map of the country Yellow shield

10. In 2004, French archaeologists made a discovery on Cyprus that made zoologists reevaluate the original domestication of one of our most favored pets. What animal is no longer thought to have been originally domesticated in Egypt? Camel Dog Cat Horse