Matka Canyon
  • 1. What is Matka Canyon's location relative to Skopje?
A) North of central Skopje
B) East of central Skopje
C) West of central Skopje
D) South of central Skopje
  • 2. How many hectares does Matka Canyon cover?
A) 5,000 hectares
B) 4,200 hectares
C) 6,000 hectares
D) 3,500 hectares
  • 3. What is the Matka Lake known for?
A) It was formed by a volcanic eruption
B) It's the largest natural lake in North Macedonia
C) It's the deepest lake in North Macedonia
D) It's the oldest artificial lake in North Macedonia
  • 4. How many caves are there at Matka Canyon?
A) Seven
B) Ten
C) Twenty
D) Five
  • 5. What is the length of the longest cave in Matka Canyon?
A) 100 metres (328 feet)
B) 176 metres (577.4 feet)
C) 200 metres (656 feet)
D) 150 metres (492 feet)
  • 6. What is the depth of the smaller lake in Vrelo Cave?
A) 10 metres (32.8 feet)
B) 14.92 metres (48.9 feet)
C) 20 metres (65.6 feet)
D) 25 metres (82 feet)
  • 7. What is the name of the large stalactite in Vrelo Cave?
A) Crystal Drop
B) Stalag Giant
C) Rocky Spire
D) Pine Cone
  • 8. What percentage of plant life at Matka Canyon is endemic?
A) 50%
B) 20%
C) 30%
D) 10%
  • 9. Which snake found in Matka Canyon is the most venomous in south Europe?
A) Adder
B) Horned viper
C) Cobra
D) Viper
  • 10. When does the climbing season at Matka Canyon begin?
A) In January
B) In September
C) Around Easter
D) In June
  • 11. Which activity is popular on the Treska River in Matka Canyon?
A) Kayaking
B) Sailing
C) Rafting
D) Canoeing
  • 12. What century was St. Andrew's Monastery founded?
A) 16th century
B) 18th century
C) 14th century
D) 12th century
  • 13. Who restored the roof and added frescoes to Matka Monastery in 1497?
A) Andrew
B) Treska
C) Marko
D) Milica
  • 14. What is unique about St. Nicholas Šiševski Monastery's location?
A) It is located outside the canyon
B) It is located in the middle of the canyon
C) It is located on a cliff above the canyon and St. Andrew's Monastery
D) It is located at the base of the canyon
  • 15. In what year was the iconstasis of St. Nicholas Šiševski Monastery painted?
A) 1645
B) 1630
C) 1620
D) 1650
  • 16. When was St. Nicholas Šiševski Monastery deserted for the second time?
A) 1897
B) 1600
C) 1816
D) 1700
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