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A Visit to Albania Trivia Quiz

In the southeast of Europe lies the country of Albania. In this quiz we shall visit this small country and see what it has to offer.

A multiple-choice quiz by James25. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
James25

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
324,581

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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848

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Question 1 of 10

1. At the start of our trip we take an airplane to Albania's only national airport in the capital city of Tirana. The airport was named after which famous Albanian in 2001? Hint

Hasan Prishtina

Gjergj Kastriot Skanderbeg

Mother Teresa

Vasile Lupu

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Question 2 of 10

2. As soon as we have settled into our cozy hotel in Tirana, it is time to explore the city. We wander to the city centre, and come across the city's principal mosque. What is the name of this mosque? Hint

Et'hem Bey Mosque

Ilias Mirahori Mosque

Berat Congregational Mosque

Kavaja Mosque

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Question 3 of 10

3. As we stroll around the city of Tirana, we enjoy the weather as well. Since we are visiting in September, what would be the average high temperature (in degree Celsius)? Hint

31 degrees

27 degrees

25 degrees

23 degrees

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Question 4 of 10

4. The next morning we set about making a day trip to a mountain east of Tirana. From the suburbs of Tirana you can take the funicular to the mountain. At the top you will have a nice view over Tirana. What is the name of the mountain? Hint

Lura Mountain

Mount Korab

Mount Dajt

Jablanica Mountain

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Question 5 of 10

5. Our next visit takes us to a coastal town near the Adriatic Sea. After Tirana, it is the second largest city in Albania. To which city has our journey taken us? Hint

Elbasan

Shkod�r

Vlor�

Durr�s

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Question 6 of 10

6. As we overlook the Adriatic Sea from the Albanian coast, we learn that the Italian cities of Bari and Brindisi can be found on the other side. Italy does not have a land border with Albania, though. Which of these countries does have a land border with Albania? Hint

Croatia

Macedonia

Slovenia

Serbia

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Question 7 of 10

7. Next on our list is a visit to the city of Lushnj�. The city was founded in medieval times and was originally a rest stop on the road from Durr�s to the city of Berat. Lushnj� is the capital of the Lushnj� district, one of the 36 districts of Albania. To which county does Lushnj� belong? Hint

Gjirokast�r

Fier

Kuk�s

Vlor�

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Question 8 of 10

8. Our next visit takes us to the south of the country, where we find an archaeological site which is recognised as a UNESCO world heritage site. What is the name of the site, very near to the island of Corfu? Hint

Gjirokast�r

Saranda

Butrint

Vlor�

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Question 9 of 10

9. Next stop on our visit is a city in the southeast of Albania. It houses the National Museum of Medieval Art and the National Museum of Archaeology, for instance. Which city is this? Hint

Kor��

Berat

Gjirokast�r

Kavaj�

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Question 10 of 10

10. As we continue our journey, we reach the city of Elbasan. Here we find a church that was an important center of Albanian language. The writer of the Dictionary of Albanian language, Konstandin Kristoforidhi, has served in the church. What is the name of the church? Hint

Saints Cosmas and Damian Church

Mameli Church

Saint Mary Orthodox Church

Saint Nicholas Church

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. At the start of our trip we take an airplane to Albania's only national airport in the capital city of Tirana. The airport was named after which famous Albanian in 2001?

Answer: Mother Teresa

The airport was named after Mother Teresa. Its full name is Tirana International Airport N�n� Tereza. It is located in the village of Rinas, which can be found about six miles from Tirana. Mother Teresa is well known for her humanitarian work. She received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979.

Answer: Et'hem Bey Mosque

The principal mosque in Albania is the Et'hem Bey Mosque. It was named after Ethem Bey, who completed the construction of the mosque in 1821. It was closed for a long period of time when there was Communist rule in the country. In 1991 the mosque was reopened and later became one of the tourist attractions to visit in Tirana.

3. As we stroll around the city of Tirana, we enjoy the weather as well. Since we are visiting in September, what would be the average high temperature (in degree Celsius)?

Answer: 27 degrees

The average high temperature is around 27 degrees in September. Albania has a Mediterranean climate. This type of climate has hot, dry summers and cool, wet winters. August is the hottest month with record highs of 40 degrees measured. It can still be hot in September with temperatures over 30 degrees still possible.

Answer: Mount Dajt

Mount Dajt is part of the Dajt National Park. The park is often visited by Albanians, who enjoy the diverse flora and fauna. The funicular takes you to the Dajt Plain from Tirana in about thirteen minutes.

5. Our next visit takes us to a coastal town near the Adriatic Sea. After Tirana, it is the second largest city in Albania. To which city has our journey taken us?

Answer: Durr�s

Our journey has taken us to Durr�s. It is located on the coast of Albania on the Adriatic Sea. It plays a large part in the Albanian economy. Sights to see include the Archaeological Museum and the Museum of History. Many tourists also visit the beaches of Durr�s.

Answer: Macedonia

Albania has a border with Macedonia to the east. The other countries to have a land border with Albania are Montenegro, Kosovo and Greece. Over water, Albania is situated next to both the Adriatic and Ionian Seas, with the shortest distance to Italy being about 72 kilometres on the Strait of Otranto.

Answer: Fier

The Lushnj� district is part of the Fier County. The other two districts belonging to this county are the Fier district and the Mallakast�r district. Fier County is to be found in the west of Albania near the Adriatic Sea.

Answer: Butrint

Butrint is a former Greek city. Archaeological excavations were started in 1928 by the Italian Mussolini government. In 1992, the site was placed on the UNESCO world heritage sites list. Butrint attracts a lot of tourists nowadays, especially from the island of Corfu, which is nearby.

9. Next stop on our visit is a city in the southeast of Albania. It houses the National Museum of Medieval Art and the National Museum of Archaeology, for instance. Which city is this?

Answer: Kor��

The city of Kor�� is found in the southeast of Albania. The Morava Mountains encircle the city. It is a sister city of Thessaloniki in Greece.

Answer: Saint Mary Orthodox Church

The city of Elbasan is found along the Shkumbin River. The Saint Mary Orthodox Church was established in 1830. Other places to visit in Elbasan are the Ethnographic Museum and the Kostandin Kristoforidhi House.

Source: Author James25

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