The Transylvanian Saxons: History and Culture
- 1. Where is the historical region of Transylvania located?
A) Hungary
B) Bulgaria
C) Romania
D) Serbia
- 2. What is the primary language spoken by the Transylvanian Saxons?
A) Hungarian
B) German
C) Slovak
D) Romanian
- 3. The Saxons are known for which type of craftsmanship?
A) Metalworking
B) Textiles
C) Glass blowing
D) Pottery
- 4. What type of music is commonly associated with Transylvanian Saxons?
A) Folk music
B) Jazz
C) Rock
D) Classical music
- 5. Which language family does the German dialect spoken by Saxons belong to?
A) East Germanic
B) North Germanic
C) Romance
D) West Germanic
- 6. Which church segments are commonly found in Transylvanian Saxon villages?
A) Synagogues
B) Fortified churches
C) Mosques
D) Cathedrals
- 7. What is the significance of the 'Siebenbürgen' term?
A) It is a historical figure.
B) It refers to Romanian literature.
C) It is a type of folk dance.
D) It refers to Transylvania in German.
- 8. Which city is known as the center of Saxon culture in Transylvania?
A) Brașov
B) Sibiu
C) Cluj-Napoca
D) Târgu Mureș
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