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Bulgarian Khans and Czars Trivia Quiz

Not so tough of a test for those familiar with the Bulgarian history.Enjoy it!

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

Author
kirilvas

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
111,557

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

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901

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which clan was Khan Asparuh from? Hint

Dulo

Ugain

Vokil

None of these

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Question 2 of 10

2. Khan Kardam ruled Bulgaria after whom? Hint

Telerig

Krum

Tervel

Omurtag

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which Bulgarian ruler defeated emperor Nikifor and made a cup from his skull? Hint

Khan Omurtag

Khan Krum

Czar Samuil

Kniaz Boris

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Question 4 of 10

4. The Christianization of the Bulgarians was performed by whom? Hint

Kniaz Boris

Czar Simeon

Czar Samuil

Czar Boril

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of the following was NOT a student of Cyril and Methodius? Hint

Angelarii

Naum

Ivailo

Sava

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Question 6 of 10

6. What year was The Preslav Gathering summoned, where the Bulgarian language was made the official language of the church? Hint

928

913

893

927

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Question 7 of 10

7. When did Simeon the Great become Czar? Hint

893

927

902

928

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Question 8 of 10

8. The objective of the uprising, led by Asen and Peter was? Hint

Dethronization of Czar Samuil

none of these

Erazing the Bogomil movement

Rebirth of Bulgaria, conquered by Byzantium

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Question 9 of 10

9. Czar Boril was ruler of Bulgaria after whom? Hint

Czar Joan Asen II

Czar Samuil

Czar Joan Asen III

Czar Kaloian

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who was Czar Ivan-Alexander? Hint

Son of Czar Joan Asen II

son of the sister of Czar Mihail Shishman

Father of Czar Ivan-Stefan

Brother of Czar Ivan Asen III

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which clan was Khan Asparuh from?

Answer: Dulo

He became the first Khan of Bulgaria in 681. He managed to unite Bulgars, Slavs and some of the local tribes and thus create the First Bulgarian Kingdom.

2. Khan Kardam ruled Bulgaria after whom?

Answer: Telerig

Kardam became a Khan in year 777 after the death of Khan Telerig. The reign of Kardam and Telerig is remembered with their success in further unification between the Bulgarians and the Slavs.

3. Which Bulgarian ruler defeated emperor Nikifor and made a cup from his skull?

Answer: Khan Krum

On July 26th,year 811 Krum won a great victory for Bulgaria at Varbishki Prohod. Krum was also known with his cruel laws and severe punishment for the traitors.

4. The Christianization of the Bulgarians was performed by whom?

Answer: Kniaz Boris

After adopting the Christian religion he changed his name to Mihail. To clear the path of the Christian religion he massacred 52 noble families who were defending the old pagan religion.

5. Which of the following was NOT a student of Cyril and Methodius?

Answer: Ivailo

Cyril and Methodius invented the Cyrilic alphabet that is now used in Bulgaria,Russia and several other countries. They were claimed saints by the Orthodox and Catholic Church.Ivailo was a shepherd who became Czar after leading an uprising in 1277.

6. What year was The Preslav Gathering summoned, where the Bulgarian language was made the official language of the church?

Answer: 893

In that year Preslav was claimed capital of Bulgaria. The first capital was Pliska.

7. When did Simeon the Great become Czar?

Answer: 893

His reign (893-927) was called the "Golden Age" for Bulgaria. It is remembered with the greatest cultural, political and military achievements ever.

8. The objective of the uprising, led by Asen and Peter was?

Answer: Rebirth of Bulgaria, conquered by Byzantium

The Uprising started in 1185 and ended successfully in 1187. They managed to create the Second Bulgarian Kingdom, after nearly 200 years,in which the country was conquered by Byzantium.

9. Czar Boril was ruler of Bulgaria after whom?

Answer: Czar Kaloian

Boril is presumed to have arranged the murder of his predecessor Czar Kaloian. His reign was not remembered with any great achievements in comparison with his predecessors.

10. Who was Czar Ivan-Alexander?

Answer: son of the sister of Czar Mihail Shishman

He was crowned after the short reign of Ivan Stefan, the son of Czar Mihail Shishman. He managed to slow down the decay of the Second Bulgarian Kingdom.

Source: Author kirilvas

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