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Quiz about All About Romania
Quiz about All About Romania

Easy All About Romania Quiz | 10 Questions | Geography


See how much you know about Romania!

A multiple-choice quiz by nisa77. Estimated time: 2 mins.
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Author
nisa77
Time
2 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
96,403
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
8 / 10
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3377
Last 3 plays: Guest 103 (5/10), Guest 51 (6/10), Sergiu555 (8/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. To which of these is the Romanian language closest? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Which mountains runs through the center of Romania? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Transylvania is now a region in Romania. Before World War I it belonged to which country? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. The fabled Count Dracula portrayed in Bram Stoker's famous tale is actually based on a Romanian ruler. His name was: Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. This strong, clear alcoholic beverage is drunk throughout the country. It is usually made from plums. Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. This Romanian region is known for its interesting and unique monasteries and churches painted with colorful frescoes. The capital of this region is the city of Iasi. Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. The Bucovina region was once fully part of Romania. It was split after World War II when the borders were redrawn between Romanian and another country. To which country does the northern part belong? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. The first president of Romania after Communism fell in 1989 was: Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. The currency in Romania is the: Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Which of these Romanian cities was bombed by the Americans during World War II because of the oil refineries located there? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. To which of these is the Romanian language closest?

Answer: Latin

Romanian, one of the "Romance" languages, derives from Latin. In fact, in some respects it is closer grammatically to Latin than its sisters Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and French.
2. Which mountains runs through the center of Romania?

Answer: Carpathian Mountains

Sinaia is a famous skiing resort town located in the Carpathians.
3. Transylvania is now a region in Romania. Before World War I it belonged to which country?

Answer: Hungary

The Transylvanian region has long been disputed by the Hungarian and Romanian governments. Prior to WWI Transylvania was included in the Hungarian portion of Austria-Hungary, otherwise known as the Austro-Hungarian empire.

Today there are large numbers of Hungarians still living in Transylvania and other parts of Romania. In fact, they make up the largest minority group in Europe living in one country.
4. The fabled Count Dracula portrayed in Bram Stoker's famous tale is actually based on a Romanian ruler. His name was:

Answer: Vlad Tepes

Bram Stoker never set foot in Romania. He based his blood sucking character on general European legends of the time (and on detailed research). Vlad Tepes is in fact admired by Romanians as the leader who succeeded in briefly ousting the Turks.
5. This strong, clear alcoholic beverage is drunk throughout the country. It is usually made from plums.

Answer: Tuica

Romanians have a tradition of drinking a shot of tuica before a meal. It is supposed to help with digestion.
6. This Romanian region is known for its interesting and unique monasteries and churches painted with colorful frescoes. The capital of this region is the city of Iasi.

Answer: Moldavia

Moldavia, or Moldova as the Romanians call it, was split in two after World War II. That part which is known as Bessarabia was annexed by the Soviet Union and the other half remained in Romania. Today the formerly Soviet half is the independent country of Moldova.
7. The Bucovina region was once fully part of Romania. It was split after World War II when the borders were redrawn between Romanian and another country. To which country does the northern part belong?

Answer: Ukraine

Visit Suceava in the north-east of the country and you will find Romanians who have relatives in bordering Ukraine.
8. The first president of Romania after Communism fell in 1989 was:

Answer: Ion Iliescu

Ion Illiscu was the first president to rule Romania after the former dictator Ceasescu was executed Christmas day, 1989. He ruled Romania from 1989-1996, and from 2000-2004.
9. The currency in Romania is the:

Answer: Leu

Romanians use leu which means lion.
10. Which of these Romanian cities was bombed by the Americans during World War II because of the oil refineries located there?

Answer: Ploiesti

Romanians still remember this today!
Source: Author nisa77

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