Quiz: Moldova

  1. What was the capital?

    • Chișinău
    • Oranjestad
    • Havana
    • Saint John's
    Answer

    Chișinău — Capital: Chișinău.

  2. When was Moldova founded?

    • 27 August 1991, independence declared as the Soviet Union dissolved
    • 31 August 1991, independence declared as the Soviet Union dissolved
    • 1139, Afonso Henriques proclaimed king; independence recognized in 1143
    • 7 July 1978, independence from Britain
    Answer

    27 August 1991, independence declared as the Soviet Union dissolved — Founded: 27 August 1991, independence declared as the Soviet Union dissolved.

  3. What form of government does Moldova have?

    • Parliamentary republic
    • Constitutional monarchy
    • Presidential republic; the island is divided, with the north administered by Turkish Cypriots since 1974
    • Absolute monarchy; the sultan is head of state, government, and religion
    Answer

    Parliamentary republic — Government: Parliamentary republic.

  4. True or false: Moldova is a landlocked country between Romania and Ukraine.

    • True
    • False
    Answer

    True — True. Moldova is a landlocked country between Romania and Ukraine.