What is the capital city of Malta?
a. Valletta
b. Mdina
c. Rabat
d. Sliema
Answer: a
Which sea surrounds Malta?
a. Adriatic Sea
b. Mediterranean Sea
c. Ionian Sea
d. Tyrrhenian Sea
Answer: b
What is the official language of Malta?
a. English
b. Maltese
c. Italian
d. Spanish
Answer: b
Which island is the largest in the Maltese archipelago?
a. Malta
b. Gozo
c. Comino
d. Cominotto
Answer: a
What is the highest point in Malta?
a. Dingli Cliffs
b. Ta’ Dmejrek
c. Mellieha Heights
d. Mgarr Heights
Answer: b
Which historical order established a significant presence in Malta and is known for the construction of various forts and buildings on the islands?
a. Knights Templar
b. Teutonic Knights
c. Hospitaller Knights
d. Golden Fleece Knights
Answer: c
What is the traditional Maltese fishing boat called?
a. Dghajsa
b. Felucca
c. Luzzu
d. Gondola
Answer: c
Which natural harbor is located on the eastern side of Malta and has played a crucial role in Malta’s maritime history?
a. Marsaxlokk Bay
b. Grand Harbour
c. Xlendi Bay
d. Marsalforn Bay
Answer: b
Which megalithic temple complex in Malta is recognized as one of the oldest free-standing structures in the world?
a. Tarxien Temples
b. Hagar Qim
c. Mnajdra Temples
d. Ggantija Temples
Answer: d
What is the traditional Maltese snack made of filo pastry filled with ricotta cheese or mushy peas?
a. Pastizzi
b. Cannoli
c. Timpana
d. Imqaret
Answer: a
Which strait separates Malta from the nearby island of Sicily?
a. Strait of Messina
b. Gozo Channel
c. Malta Passage
d. Sicilian Strait
Answer: b
Which bay on the northern coast of Malta is famous for its sandy beaches and is a popular tourist destination?
a. Mellieha Bay
b. Golden Bay
c. St. George’s Bay
d. Balluta Bay
Answer: b
What is the name of the ancient cart ruts carved into the limestone found in various locations on Malta?
a. Wheel Tracks
b. Stone Grooves
c. Cart Lines
d. Ruts of Hercules
Answer: b
Which annual event in Malta commemorates the Great Siege of Malta in 1565 and involves various traditional activities and reenactments?
a. Carnival
b. Victory Day
c. Republic Day
d. Independence Day
Answer: a
Which fortified city served as the medieval capital of Malta before the establishment of Valletta?
a. Senglea
b. Birgu (Vittoriosa)
c. Mdina
d. Rabat
Answer: c
What is the name of the natural limestone arch located on the island of Gozo?
a. Blue Grotto
b. Azure Window
c. Inland Sea
d. Ramla Bay
Answer: b
Which festival, celebrated in Malta, marks the beginning of spring and features colorful processions, traditional food, and live music?
a. L-Imnarja
b. Festa ta’ San Pawl
c. Carnival
d. Birgufest
Answer: a
In Maltese folklore, what mythical creature is believed to inhabit the cliffs near Dingli and is often associated with shipwrecks?
a. Karkanja
b. Gorgona
c. Xlendi Monster
d. Maltese Mermaid
Answer: a
Which prehistoric temple complex in Malta is known for its intricate carvings and statues, including the “Sleeping Lady”?
a. Tarxien Temples
b. Hagar Qim
c. Mnajdra Temples
d. Ggantija Temples
Answer: a
What is the name of the traditional Maltese dish made with pasta, minced meat, tomato sauce, and cheese baked in the oven?
a. Pastizzi
b. Timpana
c. Bragioli
d. Fenek
Answer: b
Which island is the smallest in the Maltese archipelago and is virtually uninhabited?
a. Malta
b. Gozo
c. Comino
d. Cominotto
Answer: d
What is the official currency of Malta?
a. Euro
b. Maltese Pound
c. Lira
d. Drachma
Answer: a
Which landmark in Valletta is a massive city gate with a triumphal arch and is one of the main entrances to the capital?
a. Porta Reale
b. St. John’s Co-Cathedral
c. City Gate
d. Grandmaster’s Palace
Answer: c
Which bay on the western coast of Malta is known for its clear blue waters and is a popular spot for snorkeling and diving?
a. Mellieha Bay
b. Golden Bay
c. St. Paul’s Bay
d. Dwejra Bay
Answer: d
What is the name of the annual feast dedicated to Saint Paul, the patron saint of Malta, celebrated with religious processions and fireworks?
a. L-Imnarja
b. Festa ta’ San Pawl
c. Carnival
d. Victory Day
Answer: b
Which ancient cart ruts site is known for its complex patterns and is located near the Dingli Cliffs?
a. Clapham Junction
b. Misrah Ghar il-Kbir
c. Ta’ Hagrat Temples
d. Skorba Temples
Answer: a
What is the name of the traditional Maltese pastry filled with dates, treacle, and a mixture of spices?
a. Qassatat
b. Figolli
c. Kannoli
d. Imqaret
Answer: d
Which bay on the southeastern coast of Malta is known for its colorful fishing boats and seafood restaurants?
a. Marsaxlokk Bay
b. St. Thomas Bay
c. Spinola Bay
d. Balluta Bay
Answer: a
In Maltese folklore, what is the name of the mischievous creature said to visit homes during the Christmas season?
a. Karkanja
b. Ghajn Tuffieha
c. Gorgona
d. Filfla
Answer: b
Which ancient underground burial site in Malta features elaborate carvings and paintings, including the famous “Agony in the Garden”?
a. Catacombs of St. Agatha
b. St. Paul’s Catacombs
c. Hypogeum of Ħal-Saflieni
d. Catacombs of St. Callixtus
Answer: c
What is the name of the traditional Maltese bread that is round and crusty on the outside, soft on the inside?
a. Panettone
b. Hobz biz-Zejt
c. Focaccia
d. Baguette
Answer: b
Which natural landmark on the island of Gozo is also known as the “Inland Sea” and is a popular spot for diving and boat trips through a tunnel?
a. Blue Grotto
b. Azure Window
c. Ramla Bay
d. Dwejra Bay
Answer: d
In Maltese mythology, what is the name of the protective spirit believed to inhabit specific locations, often depicted as a white dog?
a. L-Ghonnella
b. Gorgona
c. Filfla
d. L-Gharusa tal-Mosta
Answer: a
Which historic palace in Valletta served as the official residence of the Grand Master of the Order of St. John?
a. Grandmaster’s Palace
b. San Anton Palace
c. Verdala Palace
d. Inquisitor’s Palace
Answer: a
What is the name of the popular Maltese sweet made from a mixture of crushed and whole almonds, sugar, and egg whites?
a. Kwareżimal
b. Helwa tat-Tork
c. Kannoli
d. Figolli
Answer: b
Which natural bay on the southeastern coast of Malta is known for its crystal-clear waters and is a favorite swimming and snorkeling spot?
a. St. George’s Bay
b. St. Thomas Bay
c. Balluta Bay
d. Pretty Bay
Answer: b
In Maltese cuisine, what is the name of the traditional rabbit stew often flavored with garlic, wine, and herbs?
a. Fenkata
b. Timpana
c. Bragioli
d. Lampuki Pie
Answer: a
Which bay on the northeastern coast of Malta is known for its sandy beaches and is a popular destination for water sports?
a. St. Julian’s Bay
b. Mellieha Bay
c. Golden Bay
d. Armier Bay
Answer: c
What is the name of the picturesque fishing village on the southern coast of Malta known for its colorful boats and seafood restaurants?
a. Xlendi
b. Marsaxlokk
c. Marsalforn
d. Sliema
Answer: b