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Marvellous Monaco Trivia Quiz

How much do you know about one of the smallest countries in the world?

A multiple-choice quiz by soccerstar_15. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
soccerstar_15

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
307,477

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
770

Last 3 plays: Guest 62 (4/10), Guest 37 (10/10), LauraMcC (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Monaco has only one municipality. What is it? Hint

Rijeka

Trieste

Monte Carlo

Albufeiria

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Question 2 of 10

2. What type of country, in terms of governance, is Monaco? Hint

State

Kingdom

Principality

Republic

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the name of the family that has ruled Monaco since 1297? Hint

Korchin falmily

Tver family

Lalan family

Grimaldi family

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Question 4 of 10

4. What sporting event is held in Monaco every year? Hint

Monaco National Tennis Championship

Golf Tournament of Monaco

Monaco Horse Derby

Monaco Grand Prix

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Question 5 of 10

5. Since Monaco is not part of the European Union, it does not use the Euro as currency.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. How many colleges/universities does Monaco have? Hint

five

one

ten

three

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Question 7 of 10

7. What does Monaco's flag look like? Hint

blue and white vertical stripes

red and white horizontal stripes

red and blue horizontal stripes

black and white vertical stripes

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which sea does Monaco border? Hint

Adriatic

Aegean

Azure

Mediterranean

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Question 9 of 10

9. In 2005, whom did Prince Albert II replace as Prince of Monaco? Hint

Prince Rainier III

Prince Harry V

Prince Edward I

Prince Charles VIII

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Question 10 of 10

10. There is no income tax in Monaco.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Monaco has only one municipality. What is it?

Answer: Monte Carlo

The other choices: Trieste is in Italy, Albufeiria is in Portugal, and Rijeka is in Croatia.

2. What type of country, in terms of governance, is Monaco?

Answer: Principality

A principality is a land or territory ruled by a prince. Monaco's rulers have traditionally lived in the Royal Palace, which is in the center of Monaco.

3. What is the name of the family that has ruled Monaco since 1297?

Answer: Grimaldi family

The Grimaldi family has ruled for more than 600 years before Monaco officially became a sovereign state. The royal family name comes from its Genoese founder, Grimaldo.

4. What sporting event is held in Monaco every year?

Answer: Monaco Grand Prix

The Monaco Grand Prix is an annual race around the country. It is organized by the Automobile Club de Monaco. It is one of the oldest car races in the world.

5. Since Monaco is not part of the European Union, it does not use the Euro as currency.

Answer: False

Monaco is closely linked to France through customs laws, so it uses the French currency, which is the Euro. Monaco has the right to mint Euro coins.

6. How many colleges/universities does Monaco have?

Answer: one

The sole university is called the International University of Monaco. It is a business school, and all the classes are taught in English. IUM was founded in 1986.

7. What does Monaco's flag look like?

Answer: red and white horizontal stripes

Monaco has one of the oldest flags in the world. The red is on top, and the white is on the bottom. Monaco's flag is nearly identical to the flag of Indonesia.

8. Which sea does Monaco border?

Answer: Mediterranean

Monaco borders France to the west, and the Mediterranean to the east. Monaco has only two ports, both on the Mediterranean.

9. In 2005, whom did Prince Albert II replace as Prince of Monaco?

Answer: Prince Rainier III

Prince Rainier III was Prince Albert's father. Albert became Prince after his father died on April 6, 2005. He officially took over royal duties on July 12, 2005.

10. There is no income tax in Monaco.

Answer: True

Monaco is often called a tax haven because there are no income taxes for Monaco's natives (French residents and some others do pay an income tax). Instead, Monaco receives most of its money from the tourism industry.

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Source: Author soccerstar_15

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