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Malta - General Information Trivia Quiz

Here are some questions about Malta. It should be fun for you to do and at the same time to maybe learn something new.

A multiple-choice quiz by Incubus. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Incubus

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
87,639

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1838

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Question 1 of 10

1. The Maltese archipelago basically consists of three inhabited islands: Malta, Gozo and Comino.

True

False

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is Malta's currency denomination called? Hint

Pound

Euro

Sterling

Maltese Pound

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Question 3 of 10

3. About how many people live in the Maltese Islands? Hint

1,000,000

800,000

200,000

400,000

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Question 4 of 10

4. English is an official language of Malta.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is Malta's capital city? Hint

Mgarr

Sliema

Valletta

Mdina

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Question 6 of 10

6. On which year did Malta gain its independence? Hint

1951

1964

1970

1975

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Question 7 of 10

7. To which Christian denomination do the majority of Malta's inhabitants belong? Hint

Islamic

Roman Catholic

Lutheran

Protestant

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the Maltese island's area? Hint

900 square km

300 square km

500 square km

200 square km

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Question 9 of 10

9. What are the two main colours in the Maltese flag ?

Answer: (Three words (middle word and))

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Question 10 of 10

10. To which year does Malta's history date back? Hint

3800 BC

800 BC

50 BC

400 AD

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The Maltese archipelago basically consists of three inhabited islands: Malta, Gozo and Comino.

Answer: True

The Maltese archipelago lies in the Mediterranean Sea south of Sicily. The three inhabited islands are Malta, Comino and Gozo. There are many others but they are uninhabited.

2. What is Malta's currency denomination called?

Answer: Euro

The official Maltese currency was the Maltese Lira (MTL) until the end of 2007. On January 1, 2008 the official currency became the euro.

3. About how many people live in the Maltese Islands?

Answer: 400,000

The total population of the Maltese Islands in 2001 was 394,583. By 2007, it had risen to over 410,000 people.

4. English is an official language of Malta.

Answer: True

Maltese is the official language spoken by approximately 90% of the Maltese population; English is the second official language. Maltese is a Semitic language.

5. What is Malta's capital city?

Answer: Valletta

Mdina is the Old Capital City also known as the Silent City. Mgarr and Sliema are two cities in Malta.

6. On which year did Malta gain its independence?

Answer: 1964

Malta gained its independence from the British on 21 Sep 1964. It is still part of the Commonwealth.

7. To which Christian denomination do the majority of Malta's inhabitants belong?

Answer: Roman Catholic

Maltese people are very fervent in their religious beliefs.

8. What is the Maltese island's area?

Answer: 300 square km

The islands cover 316 square kilometres (altogether making up an area smaller than Philadelphia). There are no permanent rivers or lakes in Malta.

9. What are the two main colours in the Maltese flag ?

Answer: red and white

The Maltese flag has white on the left side and red on the right hand side. The blue George Cross is placed on the white background. The George Cross was award to Malta for the part it played in WWII.

10. To which year does Malta's history date back?

Answer: 3800 BC

The island's oldest legacy is the megalithic temples that date from as far back as 3800 BC. The island has been occupied by many other nations, including the Greeks, Romans and Normans.

Source: Author Incubus

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