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