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  • 1. Which country does Madeira Island belong to?
A) Italy
B) Spain
C) Portugal
D) Greece
  • 2. What is the capital of Madeira Island?
A) Lisbon
B) Porto
C) Coimbra
D) Funchal
  • 3. What is the traditional alcoholic beverage of Madeira Island?
A) Vodka
B) Madeira wine
C) Whiskey
D) Beer
  • 4. Which natural disaster significantly affected Madeira Island in 2010?
A) Earthquake
B) Floods
C) Tornado
D) Wildfire
  • 5. In which ocean is Madeira Island located?
A) Indian Ocean
B) Arctic Ocean
C) Pacific Ocean
D) Atlantic Ocean
  • 6. What is the climate of Madeira Island?
A) Subtropical
B) Tropical
C) Desert
D) Arctic
  • 7. Which famous soccer player is from Madeira Island?
A) Neymar
B) Lionel Messi
C) Cristiano Ronaldo
D) Zlatan Ibrahimovic
  • 8. What is the highest peak on Madeira Island?
A) Pico das Torres
B) Pico Ruivo
C) Pico Grande
D) Pico do Arieiro
  • 9. What is the official language spoken in Madeira Island?
A) Portuguese
B) French
C) Italian
D) Spanish
  • 10. Which of the following is NOT a typical food of Madeira Island?
A) Bolo do Caco
B) Lapas
C) Espetada
D) Sushi
  • 11. What is the currency used in Madeira Island?
A) Dollar
B) Euro
C) Yen
D) Pound
  • 12. How far is Madeira from mainland Portugal?
A) 520 km west
B) 400 km north
C) 250 mi south
D) 805 km (500 miles) southwest
  • 13. Which tectonic plate does Madeira sit on?
A) North American Tectonic Plate
B) South American Tectonic Plate
C) African Tectonic Plate
D) Eurasian Tectonic Plate
  • 14. What was the population of Madeira in 2021?
A) 150,000
B) 300,000
C) 251,060
D) 200,000
  • 15. When was Madeira first claimed by Portuguese sailors?
A) 1419
B) 1400
C) 1425
D) 1430
  • 16. Who were the first settlers of Madeira?
A) Christopher Columbus and his crew
B) Vikings between 900 and 1030
C) Muhammad al-Idrisi's seafarers
D) João Gonçalves Zarco, Tristão Vaz Teixeira, and Bartolomeu Perestrello
  • 17. What was the initial main export of Madeira?
A) Madeira wine
B) Fish and vegetables
C) Sugar cane
D) Wheat
  • 18. Which nationality controlled the island wine trade in the 17th century?
A) French
B) Spanish
C) English
D) Dutch
  • 19. When did British troops first occupy Madeira?
A) 1814
B) 1801
C) 1807
D) 1856
  • 20. What is the Madeira Free Trade Zone known for?
A) Tax-related incentives
B) Cultural festivals
C) Tourist attractions
D) Historical landmarks
  • 21. What was the first commercial crop planted on Madeira to replace grain?
A) Sugar cane
B) Bananas
C) Vineyards
D) Wheat
  • 22. On what date did SM U-38 enter Funchal harbour during World War I?
A) 1 April 1922
B) 12 December 1917
C) 30 November 1918
D) 3 December 1916
  • 23. Who was the captain of SM U-38 when it entered Funchal harbour?
A) John Doe
B) Unknown
C) Charles I
D) Max Valentiner
  • 24. Which British vessel was torpedoed and sunk by SM U-38 in Madeira?
A) Surprise
B) SS Kanguroo
C) CS Dacia
D) HMS Victory
  • 25. What was the primary role of CS Dacia before being sunk by SM U-38?
A) Cable-laying vessel
B) Transport ship
C) Gunboat
D) Submarine
  • 26. Which French transport ship was sunk by SM U-38 on 3 December 1916?
A) SS Kanguroo
B) CS Dacia
C) HMS Challenger
D) Surprise
  • 27. What was the tonnage of SS Kanguroo when it was sunk?
A) 1,684 tonnes or 1,856 short tons
B) 3,000 tonnes
C) 620 tonnes or 680 short tons
D) 2,262 tonnes or 2,493 short tons
  • 28. What type of vessel was the French ship Surprise?
A) Transport ship
B) Gunboat
C) Submarine
D) Cable-laying vessel
  • 29. On what date did SM U-156 and SM U-157 bombard Funchal again?
A) 3 December 1916
B) 12 December 1917
C) 11 November 1918
D) 1 April 1922
  • 30. How long did the bombardment by SM U-156 and SM U-157 last in 1917?
A) Around 30 minutes
B) Five minutes
C) One hour
D) Two hours
  • 31. How many fatalities resulted from the bombardment by SM U-156 and SM U-157?
A) Seventeen
B) Zero
C) Twenty
D) Three
  • 32. Where did Charles I die after being exiled to Madeira?
A) On board a ship
B) In a chapel of the Church of Our Lady of Monte
C) In Funchal harbour
D) In Lisbon
  • 33. What was the date of Charles I's death?
A) 12 December 1917
B) 1 April 1922
C) 11 November 1918
D) 3 December 1916
  • 34. What is the highest submerged point on the Madeira-Tore Rise?
A) 300 m (980 ft)
B) 500 m (1640 ft)
C) About 150 m (490 ft)
D) 1000 m (3280 ft)
  • 35. What is the total area of Madeira Island?
A) 740.7 km2 (286 sq mi)
B) 14.2 km2 (5.5 sq mi)
C) 42.5 km2 (16.4 sq mi)
D) 3.6 km2 (1.4 sq mi)
  • 36. What geological structure does Madeira Island sit on?
A) An underwater mountain range
B) A rift valley
C) A massive shield volcano
D) A limestone plateau
  • 37. Which island is the second largest in the Madeira archipelago?
A) Desertas Islands
B) Porto Santo
C) Madeira Island
D) Savage Islands
  • 38. What is the total population of Porto Santo according to the 2011 Census?
A) 3,600
B) 5,483
C) 14,200
D) 262,456
  • 39. Which islands are included in the Northeast Group of the Savage Islands?
A) Deserta Grande Island, Bugio Island, Ilhéu de Chão
B) Ilhéu de Agostinho, Ilhéu de São Lourenço, Ilhéu Mole
C) Selvagem Pequena Island, Ilhéu Grande, Ilhéu Sul
D) Selvagem Grande Island, Ilhéu de Palheiro da Terra, Ilhéu de Palheiro do Mar
  • 40. What is the orientation of the Madeira-Tore Rise?
A) West-northwest
B) North-northeast to south-southwest
C) South-southeast
D) East-west
  • 41. Which islands are included in the Southwest Group of the Savage Islands?
A) Selvagem Grande Island, Ilhéu de Palheiro da Terra
B) Ilhéu de Agostinho, Ilhéu de São Lourenço
C) Deserta Grande Island, Bugio Island
D) Selvagem Pequena Island, Ilhéu Grande, Ilhéu Sul
  • 42. What is the geological origin of Madeira Island's central mountainous area?
A) Primitive volcanic foci
B) Rift valley
C) Underwater mountain range
D) Erosion
  • 43. What is the total population of the Desertas Islands?
A) 14,200
B) 5,483
C) 262,456
D) Uninhabited
  • 44. What type of climate does Porto Santo have?
A) Mediterranean (Csa)
B) Oceanic (Cfb)
C) Semiarid (BSh)
D) Tropical rainforest (Af)
  • 45. What is the meaning of 'Madeira' in Portuguese?
A) Ocean
B) Island
C) Sun
D) Wood
  • 46. What is a critically endangered plant species endemic to Madeira?
A) Jasminum azoricum
B) Quercus robur
C) Eucalyptus globulus
D) Pinus radiata
  • 47. Which endemic animal species was last seen in 1977?
A) Iberian lynx
B) Corsican red deer
C) Balearic shearwater
D) Madeiran large white butterfly
  • 48. What factor is a determinant in precipitation levels on Madeira?
A) Elevation
B) Relief
C) Latitude
D) Ocean currents
  • 49. Which species is endemic to Deserta Grande Island in Madeira?
A) Madeiran wolf spider
B) Trocaz pigeon
C) Hogna ingens
D) Madeiran scops owl
  • 50. What is the conservation status of Hogna ingens?
A) Vulnerable
B) Least Concern
C) Endangered
D) Critically endangered
  • 51. What evidence suggests that the great auk visited Madeira?
A) A great auk bone is known from the Selvagens.
B) Nest remains were discovered in Madeira's forests.
C) Historical records of sightings by settlers.
D) Fossilized feathers were found on Deserta Grande Island.
  • 52. How many distinct chromosomal varieties of house mice are there in Madeira?
A) Three
B) Eight
C) Ten
D) Six
  • 53. What is the ancestral chromosome number for common European house mice?
A) 22 chromosomes
B) 40 chromosomes
C) 24 chromosomes
D) 30 chromosomes
  • 54. When was the Autonomous Region of Madeira established?
A) 1986
B) 2006
C) 1976
D) 1996
  • 55. Which method is used for proportional representation in Madeira's Legislative Assembly elections?
A) Hare quota
B) D'Hondt method
C) Sainte-Laguë method
D) Single transferable vote
  • 56. What is the status of Madeira within the European Union?
A) Associated Country
B) Outermost Region (OMR)
C) Member State
D) Dependent Territory
  • 57. Does primary EU law apply to Madeira?
A) No, it does not apply at all
B) Yes, with possible derogations
C) Only secondary EU law applies
D) It applies without any exceptions
  • 58. Is Madeira part of the Schengen Area?
A) Yes
B) It plans to join soon
C) No, it is not part of the Schengen Area
D) Only partially
  • 59. What specific economic challenge does Madeira face?
A) High levels of foreign debt
B) Economic dependence on a few products
C) Over-reliance on technology exports
D) Excessive agricultural production
  • 60. Who is responsible for foreign affairs and defense in Madeira?
A) The Madeira Military Zone
B) The local government of Madeira
C) The national government
D) The Portuguese Navy
  • 61. Which aircraft are maintained by the Portuguese Air Force on Porto Santo Island for search and rescue?
A) Falcon 50 jets
B) C-295 aircraft
C) Pilatus PC-6 Porter
D) Eurofighter Typhoons
  • 62. How many parishes is Madeira administratively divided into?
A) 75
B) 25
C) 11
D) 54
  • 63. Which city in the United States has a significant Madeiran population and hosts the Museum of Madeira Heritage?
A) New York City
B) Boston
C) San Francisco
D) New Bedford
  • 64. In which year did Madeirans migrate to British Guiana during a famine?
A) 1839
B) 1867
C) 1855
D) 1846
  • 65. Which U.S. state had a significant influx of Madeiran immigrants in the late 19th century?
A) Illinois
B) Florida
C) California
D) Texas
  • 66. Who was the Scottish missionary that began preaching Protestantism in Madeira?
A) Reverend Robert Reid Kalley
B) David Livingstone
C) William Hepburn Hewitson
D) John Wesley
  • 67. Which American organization assisted Madeiran Protestant exiles in resettling?
A) The United Nations Refugee Agency
B) The American Protestant Society
C) The Catholic Relief Services
D) The Red Cross
  • 68. Which city in Venezuela is known for a significant Madeiran Portuguese community?
A) Caracas
B) Valencia
C) Barcelona
D) Maracaibo
  • 69. What was the primary occupation of early Madeirans in Venezuela?
A) Agriculture
B) Fishing
C) Mining
D) Textile manufacturing
  • 70. Which Venezuelan state is named after its large Portuguese population?
A) Zulia
B) Portuguesa
C) Miranda
D) Aragua
  • 71. Which nationality had the highest percentage among foreign-born residents in Madeira in 2023?
A) Germans
B) Venezuelans
C) Brazilians
D) United Kingdom
  • 72. What was the population of Madeira in 2023?
A) 260,000
B) 256,622
C) 250,000
D) 253,259
  • 73. Which country's nationals represented 19.7% of the foreign population in Madeira as of December 31, 2022?
A) Brazil
B) United Kingdom
C) Venezuela
D) Germany
  • 74. What was Madeira's GDP per capita in 2024?
A) 35,000 euros
B) 29,012 euros
C) 30,000 euros
D) 25,000 euros
  • 75. What percentage of the EU27 average was Madeira's GDP per capita in 2024?
A) 73%
B) 70%
C) 75%
D) 80%
  • 76. Which sector did Madeira embrace as part of its economic policy to attract investment?
A) Fishing
B) Renewable energy
C) Bitcoin
D) Tourism
  • 77. Who inaugurated a business hub focused on Bitcoin in Madeira?
A) Miguel Albuquerque
B) The President of Portugal
C) The Prime Minister of Portugal
D) Prince Filip Karađorđević
  • 78. Until what year was the tax regime of MIBC extended by the European Commission?
A) 2027
B) 2029
C) 2025
D) 2030
  • 79. What was the GDP per employee in Madeira as a percentage of the EU average?
A) 71%
B) 80%
C) 65%
D) 75%
  • 80. By what percentage did tax revenues increase in Madeira between 2012 and 2016?
A) 41%
B) 50%
C) 30%
D) 25%
  • 81. What was the deficit to operating revenue ratio for Madeira in 2013?
A) 77%
B) 85%
C) 90%
D) 60%
  • 82. What percentage of Madeira's GDP is contributed by tourism?
A) 20%
B) 25%
C) 10%
D) 30%
  • 83. What is the share in Gross Value Added for hotels and restaurants in Madeira?
A) 9%
B) 5%
C) 12%
D) 15%
  • 84. What is the capacity of the Ribeira dos Soccoridos hydropower plant?
A) 25MW
B) 15MW
C) 20MW
D) 10MW
  • 85. What percentage of electricity consumed on Madeira was sourced from renewable energy in the first half of 2022?
A) 50%
B) 33%
C) 40%
D) 25%
  • 86. What are the centuries-old stone pipes used for on Madeira called?
A) Levadas
B) Tunnels
C) Canals
D) Aqueducts
  • 87. Which city is most frequently connected by flights from Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport?
A) Barcelona
B) Lisbon
C) Madrid
D) Porto
  • 88. Which roads have made visiting the interior of Madeira easier?
A) Autovia do Atlântico
B) Estrada Nacional 101
C) Via Expressa
D) Vias Rápidas
  • 89. Which musical instrument was influenced by Madeiran immigrants in the 1880s?
A) Piano
B) Ukulele
C) Violin
D) Guitar
  • 90. Which song by the Madeiran band NAPA reached global success?
A) Canção das Ilhas
B) Fado da Saudade
C) Valsa do Mar
D) Deslocado
  • 91. Which fish is commonly fried and served with fried banana in Madeira?
A) Tilapia
B) Espada (black scabbardfish)
C) Salmon
D) Cod
  • 92. What is a popular meat dish on Madeira made with beef marinated in wine and grilled?
A) Picado
B) Espetada
C) Feijoada
D) Carne de Vinho e Alhos
  • 93. Which fruit is celebrated at the Annona Festival in Madeira?
A) Cherimoya
B) Pineapple
C) Banana
D) Mango
  • 94. How did Madeira wine producers discover a unique flavor transformation?
A) Through trial and error in their winemaking process
B) When an unsold shipment returned after a round trip
C) By deliberately adding grape spirits
D) After consulting with British merchants
  • 95. Which local beer from Madeira has won Monde Selection Grand Gold Medals?
A) Brisa drinks
B) Poncha
C) Niquita
D) Coral
  • 96. What is the name of the first soft drink produced in Portugal?
A) Macieira Brandy
B) Brisa drinks
C) Laranjada
D) Coral
  • 97. Who organized the first football match in Madeira?
A) International football associations
B) Madeiran sports clubs
C) Portuguese locals
D) British residents
  • 98. What team did Cristiano Ronaldo play for in his youth?
A) Sporting CP
B) Real Madrid
C) C.S. Marítimo
D) C.D. Nacional
  • 99. Which sport was hosted by Madeira in 2003?
A) Football World Cup
B) Rally Vinho da Madeira
C) European Basketball Championship
D) World Handball Championship
  • 100. When did the Rally Vinho da Madeira first take place?
A) 1979
B) 1959
C) 2012
D) 2003
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