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San Marino Facts Trivia Quiz

Ten easy questions on this small European country.

A multiple-choice quiz by manvinder01. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
manvinder01

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
131,664

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which country surrounds San Marino? Hint

Italy

Austria

Switzerland

Germany

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Question 2 of 10

2. San Marino was established by a Christian stonemason called Marinus who fled to escape religious persecution by the Romans?

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of these is the capital city of San Marino? Hint

Fiorentino

San Marino

Faetano

It doesn't have an official capital city

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Question 4 of 10

4. San Marino is the world's oldest republic.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. How many independent countries are there in the world that have a smaller land area than San Marino? Hint

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Question 6 of 10

6. San Marino has always been independent ever since it was established.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. Tourism accounts for most of San Marino's income. What is the next largest contributor to the GDP? Hint

Sale of postage stamps

Agricultural exports

Annual payment by Italy

Ceramics Industry

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Question 8 of 10

8. What was the official status of San Marino in World War II? Hint

Joined the Axis

Was with the Allies from the beginning of the war

Neutral throughout the war

Neutral at first, but joined the Allies after Italy fell

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Question 9 of 10

9. One of the most popular yearly events is the San Marino Grand Prix. Which Formula One legend tragically died during the 1994 Formula One Grand Prix?

Answer: ((Surname or both names))

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of these is the title of the national anthem of San Marino? Hint

"God Save the Queen"

"Long live San Marino, My Home"

"Brothers of San Marino"

"Honor to You, O Ancient Republic"

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which country surrounds San Marino?

Answer: Italy

It lies in the Apennine Mountains of northeastern Italy, and has no coastline as it is landlocked by Italy.

2. San Marino was established by a Christian stonemason called Marinus who fled to escape religious persecution by the Romans?

Answer: True

He fled to Mt Titano around which San Marino is built.

3. Which of these is the capital city of San Marino?

Answer: San Marino

It is situated on the top of Mt Titano.

4. San Marino is the world's oldest republic.

Answer: True

It became a republic in the early 1300's. The people elect the 60 council members to five-year terms. Twice a year, the heads of all the families in San Marino meet--as they have for centuries--to discuss public matters.

5. How many independent countries are there in the world that have a smaller land area than San Marino?

Answer: 4

The Vatican state, Monaco, Nauru and Tuvalu in that order are smaller than San Marino, with the Vatican state being the smallest.

6. San Marino has always been independent ever since it was established.

Answer: True

The people of San Marino often defended themselves against attacks from neighbouring states. In 1861 when the unified Kingdom of Italy was established, San Marino still remained independent.

7. Tourism accounts for most of San Marino's income. What is the next largest contributor to the GDP?

Answer: Sale of postage stamps

San Marinese postage stamps are prized by collectors throughout the world.

8. What was the official status of San Marino in World War II?

Answer: Neutral at first, but joined the Allies after Italy fell

Although it was officially neutral from 1939 to 1940, the government was controlled by fascists who sympathized with Italy. The British even bombed San Marino in 1944.

9. One of the most popular yearly events is the San Marino Grand Prix. Which Formula One legend tragically died during the 1994 Formula One Grand Prix?

Answer: Ayrton Senna

Ayrton Senna won the 1988, 1990, and 1991 World Drivers' Championships, driving for the McLaren team. He won a total of 41 Grand Prix.

10. Which of these is the title of the national anthem of San Marino?

Answer: "Honor to You, O Ancient Republic"

It's the oldest republic remember!

Source: Author manvinder01

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