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Amazing Moldova. Kaleidoscope of questions. Quiz

The online quiz series «World Geography Quiz: 100 Countries, 2,500 Questions: Educational Travel Around the Globe» was published as separate books on the online platforms.

Each country in the world in the series online quizzes «World Geography Quiz: 100 Countries, 2,500 Questions: Educational Travel Around the Globe» is explored through 25 questions, which encourage independent research, comparisons between countries, fact-checking and the search for patterns and differences.

If you’re interested in new technologies and territories, you’ll not only learn many interesting facts about the national characteristics of countries around the world but also learn to find analogies and generalizations when comparing nature, sociology, economics, and culture.

Each country in the quiz series is examined through 25 questions and includes a sequence of five modules.

Module 1: General Information: 1. Borders, Country Map, 2. Flag Symbolism, 3. Coat of Arms Symbolism, 4. Toponymy, Etymology of Names, 5. Money

Module 2: Nature: 1. Mountains, 3. Water Resources, 3. Landscape Features, 4. Flora, 5. Fauna

Module 3: People: 1. Nations, ethnic groups, 2. Languages, linguistics, 3. National dishes, cuisine 4. People’s way of life (rules of behavior, traditions) 5. Famous people of the past and present

Module 4: Economics: 1. Urbanization, capital city 2. Agriculture, food security 3. Export, Trade, 4. Energy, transport, technology, 5. Attractions, tourism

Module 5: Culture: 1. Music, 2. Sports, 3. Religion, 4. Holidays, festivals, 5. Art

The online quiz includes problem question and question with possible answer options.

The series of online quizzes «Amazing Russia: The Complete Quiz Guide: Explore Every Region» is also useful for broadening horizons, career guidance, and developing critical thinking.

Amazing Moldova. Kaleidoscope of questions. General information

Moldova General 1

Where does the border zone begin? In the north, east, and south Moldova borders Ukraine, and in the west — Romania. The territory of Moldova stretches from north to south for 350 km, and from west to east for 150 km. Which settlement in Moldova does not border Ukraine?

1. Giurgiulești 2. Vulcănești 3. Ocnița 4. Costești 5. Mămăliga 6. Novye Troyany

Moldova General 2

How does the flag of Romania differ from that of Moldova? The national flag of the Republic of Moldova is a tricolor: blue, yellow, and red. The bull’s head depicted on the flag refers to the ancient banner of the rulers of the Principality of Moldavia. The Romanian and Moldovan flags are almost identical, but in the Moldovan flag the coat of arms is placed only on the obverse side of the flag. The bison in heraldry is a symbol of hard work and vitality. The bison is not depicted on…

1. the coat of arms of the Serpukhov District of Moscow Oblast

2. on the 100 Belarusian ruble banknote of 1992

3. on the flag of Andorra

4. on the coat of arms of the Białowieża Forest reserve

Moldova General 3

Why is Moldova’s coat of arms depicted in the center of Romania’s coat of arms? The state coat of arms of Moldova is a shield with a bull’s head on the chest of an eagle holding a golden cross in its beak, and in its claws: on the right — a green olive branch (peace), on the left — a golden scepter (the idea of sovereignty). From the formation of the Romanian state to the present, the Romanian state coat of arms has always (except during the socialist period) included the coat of arms of Moldova (Moldavia) — the bull’s head accompanied by a star, rose, and crescent. The bull is a common symbol of both the Romanian part of Moldavia and the modern Republic of Moldova. To distinguish different Moldavias in heraldry, the colors of the shield are used; for Romanian Moldavia the shield is red, and for the Republic of Moldova it is…

1. blue 2. red-blue 3. red 4. yellow 5. gold

Moldova General 4

Is it possible to understand the life of modern Moldova without a historical excursion? The modern Republic of Moldova occupies only a small part of the historical Principality of Moldavia. Even the former capitals of Moldavia (Baia, Suceava, Siret, Iași) are located on the territory of Romania, and the Moldova River, which gave the country its name, also flows there. In ancient times, the central part of Moldavia was not included in Russia, but remained a principality under Ottoman rule. In 1860, this principality united with another Ottoman-dependent principality, Wallachia, and formed a new state —