Unveiling Romania: A Journey Through the Carpathians

Explore the rich history, culture, and natural beauty of Romania with this quiz!
1. Alongside which other capital city is Bucharest often compared due to its architecture?
2. The Carpathian Mountains run through Romania. Which notable peak is the highest?
Parang Peak
Transalpina Peak
Bucegi Peak
Moldoveanu Peak
3. Romania joined the EU in 2007, but which of these significant events occurred in 2004?
Hosted EU summit
Adopted Euro
Held revolution
Joined NATO
4. Who was the Romanian leader overthrown in 1989 in a key political event?
Nicolae Ceaușescu
Traian Băsescu
Ion Iliescu
Emil C.
5. What is notable about the Palace of the Parliament in Bucharest?
Oldest structure in Romania
Tallest building in EU
Heaviest building in the world
Largest monument in Europe
6. The Romanian language belongs to the Romance family, unlike other local languages. Identify a feature.
Uses Cyrillic script
Follows Slavic grammar
Incorporates Greek terms
Shares Latin roots
7. Which traditional Romanian dish consists of cabbage rolls filled with meat?
Goulash
Sarmale
Pierogi
Moussaka
8. From 1948 to 1989, what form of governance was predominant in Romania?
Federalist
Theocratic
Monarchist
Communist
9. Aside from the Black Sea, what other major waterway greatly influences Romania's geography?
Danube River
Thames River
Loire River
Rhine River
10. Romania became independent after which war with the Ottoman Empire?
Balkan Wars
Crimean War
Russo-Turkish War
Napoleonic Wars