- 1. Romania is home to numerous hidden gems reflecting its rich and diverse history. From the ancient Dacian fortresses scattered across the countryside to the medieval castles such as the stunning Corvin Castle in Hunedoara, each site reveals fascinating tales of conquests, struggles, and triumphs. The painted monasteries of Bucovina showcase intricate frescoes and religious art dating back centuries, while the historic villages of Maramures offer a glimpse into traditional rural life. Discovering these hidden gems of Romanian history unveils a deeper appreciation for the country's cultural heritage and the resilience of its people throughout the ages.
Which historical figure is known for unifying the three Romanian principalities in 1859?
A) Mihai the Brave
B) Alexandru Ioan Cuza
C) Stephen III of Moldavia
D) Vlad the Impaler
- 2. Which ancient Dacian fortress is considered a UNESCO World Heritage site and is located in the Orăștie Mountains of Romania?
A) Rasnov Citadel
B) Sarmizegetusa Regia
C) Rupea Citadel
D) Enisala Citadel
- 3. In what year did Romania officially become a kingdom?
A) 1925
B) 1877
C) 1900
D) 1881
- 4. Which Romanian prince played a key role in the events leading up to the Treaty of Berlin in 1878?
A) Carol I
B) Cuza Vodă
C) Mircea the Elder
D) Michael the Brave
- 5. What city was the capital of Romania before Bucharest?
A) Cluj-Napoca
B) Brasov
C) Iași
D) Timișoara
- 6. What mountain range forms a natural border between Romania and Serbia?
A) Apuseni Mountains
B) Carpathian Mountains
C) Făgăraș Mountains
D) Retezat Mountains
- 7. What archaeological site in Romania is famous for the exceptional preservation of its mosaics and Roman ruins?
A) Capidava
B) Adamclisi
C) Ulpia Traiana Sarmizegetusa
D) Histria
- 8. Which Romanian king abdicated the throne in 1947 and went into exile?
A) Ferdinand I
B) Carol II
C) Carol I
D) Michael I
- 9. What is the name of the famous Romanian sculptor known for his masterpiece 'Endless Column'?
A) Ion Jalea
B) Constantin Brâncuși
C) Mihai Onofrei
D) Dimitrie Paciurea
- 10. What was the name of the secret police force in Communist Romania known for its brutal tactics?
A) STASI
B) KGB
C) Gestapo
D) Securitate
- 11. Which historical figure of Romanian origin was the founder of modern cybernetics?
A) Stefan Odobleja
B) Dimitrie Pompeiu
C) George Emil Palade
D) Emil Racoviţă
- 12. Who was the ruler of Wallachia known as 'The Impaler'?
A) Vlad the Impaler
B) Mihai Eminescu
C) Iuliu Maniu
D) Nicolae Ceaușescu
- 13. In what year did Romania gain independence from the Ottoman Empire?
A) 1821
B) 1918
C) 1877
D) 1945
- 14. Which medieval ruler of Moldavia is known for building the famous Painted Monasteries?
A) Radu the Fair
B) Mircea the Elder
C) Stephen the Great
D) Mihai Viteazu
- 15. What famous poet wrote the verses of the Romanian national anthem 'Deșteaptă-te, române!'?
A) Lucian Blaga
B) Andrei Mureșanu
C) Miron Costin
D) Ion Creangă
- 16. To which historical region does the fortified church of Biertan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, belong?
A) Oltenia
B) Dobruja
C) Bukovina
D) Transylvania
- 17. In which year did Romania become a member of the European Union?
A) 1989
B) 1995
C) 2007
D) 2010
- 18. Which architect designed the impressive Palace of the Parliament in Bucharest, one of the largest administrative buildings in the world?
A) Ion Mincu
B) Constantin Brâncuși
C) Anca Petrescu
D) I.M. Pei
- 19. In which city did the 1919 Paris Peace Conference recognize the union of Transylvania with Romania?
A) Cluj-Napoca
B) Sibiu
C) Alba Iulia
D) Timișoara
- 20. Who was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize and the first person to be awarded two Nobel Prizes?
A) Simone de Beauvoir
B) Mother Teresa
C) Queen Marie of Romania
D) Marie Curie
- 21. What is the name of the region in Romania known for its picturesque painted monasteries, part of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites?
A) Dobruja
B) Maramureș
C) Bucovina
D) Oltenia
- 22. Which Romanian scientist was the co-discoverer of insulin and went on to receive the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine?
A) Henri Coandă
B) Stefan Odobleja
C) George Emil Palade
D) Nicolae Paulescu
- 23. Which Romanian composer is known for the operas 'Oedipe' and 'Salome'?
A) George Enescu
B) Dinu Lipatti
C) Maria Tanase
D) Ciprian Porumbescu
- 24. What is the name of the historic region in Romania known for its wooden churches, part of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites?
A) Maramureș
B) Oltenia
C) Dobruja
D) Bucovina
- 25. What is the name of the ancient fortified church in Transylvania that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
A) Sibiu
B) Sighisoara
C) Brasov
D) Biertan
- 26. What is the name of the Romanian castle often associated with the legend of Count Dracula?
A) Corvin Castle
B) Hunyad Castle
C) Peles Castle
D) Bran Castle
- 27. Who was the Romanian poet known for his verses inspired by folklore, nature, and rural life?
A) Mihai Eminescu
B) Tudor Arghezi
C) Lucian Blaga
D) Ion Barbu
- 28. What is the name of the salt mine in Turda that has been transformed into an underground amusement park and museum?
A) Targu Ocna Salt Mine
B) Slanic Prahova Salt Mine
C) Salina Turda
D) Praid Salt Mine
- 29. Who was the Romanian film director known for his work on the Palme d'Or-winning film '4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days'?
A) Cristian Mungiu
B) Cristi Puiu
C) Radu Jude
D) Cristian Nemescu
- 30. In which Romanian city can you find the largest administrative building in the world, the Palace of Parliament?
A) Oradea
B) Craiova
C) Ploiesti
D) Bucharest
- 31. Which Romanian folklorist is renowned for collecting and preserving Romanian folk tales and legends?
A) Vasile Alecsandri
B) Emil Cioran
C) Elena Vacarescu
D) Petre Ispirescu
- 32. What is the name of the ancient Roman province that included present-day Romania?
A) Pannonia
B) Thracia
C) Noricum
D) Dacia
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