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Quiz about Croatia The Land of Thousand Islands

Croatia, The Land of Thousand Islands Quiz

Croatia, formerly a part of Austria-Hungary and later Yugoslavia, is a small country in the Balkan States. This quiz is all about this European country known for its beaches.

A multiple-choice quiz by Thesuperyoshi. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Thesuperyoshi

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
403,404

Updated
Jul 04 23

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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143

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Question 1 of 10

1. Out of the following cities, which one is in Croatia? Hint

Novi Pazar

Ljubljana

Sisak

Miskolc

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is Rimac? Hint

Croatian manufacturer of electric cars

First mayor of Zagreb

Traditional Croatian food

Lake in Croatia

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which food originates from Croatia? Hint

Kapustnica

Langos

Black risotto

Gilbanica

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who is Luka Modric? Hint

Croatian soccer player

Famous Croatian actor and director

Fictional Croatian detective

Late 20th century painter

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Question 5 of 10

5. How many counties does Croatia have? Hint

Eighteen

Sixteen

Fourteen

Twenty

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is Croatia's currency? Hint

Leu

Zloty

Euro

Forint

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Question 7 of 10

7. When did the Croatian War of Independence begin? Hint

1992

1991

1993

1994

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Question 8 of 10

8. The former mayor of Cleveland, Ohio, Dennis Kucinich, is of Croatian descent.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the seat of Primorje-Gorski Kotar County? Hint

Dubrovnik

Split

Varazdin

Rijeka

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Question 10 of 10

10. What Croatian city is known for its Roman-era amphitheatre? Hint

Dubrovnik

Split

Pula

Rijeka

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Out of the following cities, which one is in Croatia?

Answer: Sisak

Sisak is located in the central part of Croatia. It is known for its oil refinery, which is the largest one in the country. Sisak is also the home of the first ice hockey club in Croatia, KHL Sisak.

2. What is Rimac?

Answer: Croatian manufacturer of electric cars

Rimac Automobili is notable for having created the Concept One, a car that participated at the 2015 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, and finished in second place. Rimac is headquartered in the town of Sveta Nedalja.

3. Which food originates from Croatia?

Answer: Black risotto

Black risotto is a Croatian twist on a well-known Italian dish. It gains its black color from squid ink, which gives it a seafood taste.

4. Who is Luka Modric?

Answer: Croatian soccer player

Luka Modric played in the U17, U18, U19 and U21 teams of his country. He also represented Croatia at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, and is considered the greatest Croatian soccer player of all time.

5. How many counties does Croatia have?

Answer: Twenty

They are: Bjelovar-Bilogora, Brod-Posavina, Dubrovnik-Neretva, Istria, Karlovac, Koprivnica-Krizevci, Krapina-Zagorje, Lika-Senj, Medimurje, Osijek-Baranja, Pozega-Slavonia, Primorje-Gorski Kotar, Sibenik-Knin, Sisak-Moslavina, Split-Dalmatia, Varazdin, Virovitica-Podravina, Vukovar-Syrmia, Zadar, and Zagreb County, which houses the capital, Zagreb.

6. What is Croatia's currency?

Answer: Euro

The euro replaced the kuna on 31 December 2022. The former currency was still allowed to be used until 12 months after the currency change. Kuna was introduced in 1994. The literal meaning of the word "kuna" in Croatian is "marten".

7. When did the Croatian War of Independence begin?

Answer: 1991

The war lasted until 1995, and was against the historical union of Yugoslavia, later Serbia (as Yugoslavia dissolved during the war).

8. The former mayor of Cleveland, Ohio, Dennis Kucinich, is of Croatian descent.

Answer: True

His Croatian ancestry dates back to his father.

9. What is the seat of Primorje-Gorski Kotar County?

Answer: Rijeka

Rijeka is an important port city, with historical significance. Its port was the main port of the Kingdom of Hungary in the 18th century. It was formerly known as Fiume, and was once part of the short-lived Free State of Fiume.

10. What Croatian city is known for its Roman-era amphitheatre?

Answer: Pula

The Pula Arena is one of the largest remaining Roman-era amphitheatres. It was also featured on the back of banknotes. It was built between 27 BC and 68 AD.

Source: Author Thesuperyoshi

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