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Quiz: Romania

  1. What was the capital?

    • Bucharest
    • Mata-Utu
    • Kathmandu
    • Podgorica
    Answer

    Bucharest — Capital: Bucharest.

  2. When was Romania founded?

    • 1878, independence recognized; the principalities of Wallachia and Moldavia united in 1859
    • 1139, Afonso Henriques proclaimed king; independence recognized in 1143
    • 9 September 1991, independence declared as the Soviet Union dissolved
    • 15 August 1947, independence from Britain; the republic proclaimed in 1950
    Answer

    1878, independence recognized; the principalities of Wallachia and Moldavia united in 1859 — Founded: 1878, independence recognized; the principalities of Wallachia and Moldavia united in 1859.

  3. What form of government does Romania have?

    • Semi presidential republic
    • Presidential republic; the island is divided, with the north administered by Turkish Cypriots since 1974
    • Transitional government; gangs control much of the capital
    • Elected governor and legislature under a commonwealth constitution; residents hold United States citizenship
    Answer

    Semi presidential republic — Government: Semi presidential republic.

  4. True or false: Romania is a Balkan country on the Black Sea, heir to the Roman province of Dacia.

    • True
    • False
    Answer

    True — True. Romania is a Balkan country on the Black Sea, heir to the Roman province of Dacia.