What is the predominant religion in Malta?
a. Protestantism
b. Buddhism
c. Roman Catholicism
Answer: c. Roman Catholicism
Which saint is considered the patron saint of Malta?
a. St. George
b. St. John the Baptist
c. St. Paul
Answer: c. St. Paul
How did Christianity first come to Malta?
a. Through traders
b. Through missionary work
c. Through military conquest
Answer: b. Through missionary work
Which cathedral in Malta is dedicated to St. John the Baptist?
a. St. Paul’s Cathedral
b. St. John’s Co-Cathedral
c. Mosta Cathedral
Answer: b. St. John’s Co-Cathedral
What religious celebration is held annually in Malta on the 15th of August?
a. Easter
b. Christmas
c. Assumption of Mary
Answer: c. Assumption of Mary
In which town is the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Mellieha, an important pilgrimage site, located?
a. Mdina
b. Mellieha
c. Marsaxlokk
Answer: b. Mellieha
Which religious order played a significant role in Malta, especially during the medieval period?
a. Jesuits
b. Franciscans
c. Knights of St. John (Hospitallers)
Answer: c. Knights of St. John (Hospitallers)
What is the traditional Maltese devotion known as the “Festa”?
a. Pilgrimage
b. Feast
c. Procession
Answer: b. Feast
Which religious procession in Malta is associated with Good Friday, featuring statues and biblical scenes?
a. Easter Sunday Procession
b. Good Friday Procession
c. Assumption Procession
Answer: b. Good Friday Procession
Which village in Malta is known for its devotion to St. Joseph and the annual feast dedicated to him?
a. Rabat
b. Qrendi
c. Sliema
Answer: b. Qrendi
What is the traditional Maltese Christmas sweet associated with the religious celebration of Epiphany?
a. Qaghaq ta’ Ghasel
b. Figolli
c. Bambinella
Answer: a. Qaghaq ta’ Ghasel
In Malta, which religious festival marks the end of the Christmas season, celebrating the visit of the Magi?
a. Epiphany
b. Pentecost
c. Ascension
Answer: a. Epiphany
What is the traditional Maltese sweet associated with the feast of St. Martin, celebrated in November?
a. Qubbajt
b. Imbuljuta
c. Figolli
Answer: a. Qubbajt
Which religious feast in Malta is known for the spectacular firework displays and celebrations?
a. Feast of the Assumption
b. Feast of St. Paul
c. Feast of St. Mary (Santa Marija)**
Answer: c. Feast of St. Mary (Santa Marija)
In Malta, what is the traditional dish associated with the feast of St. Martin?
a. Fenkata
b. Imbuljuta
c. Timpana
Answer: a. Fenkata
Which religious site in Malta is believed to be the location where St. Paul was shipwrecked?
a. St. John’s Co-Cathedral
b. Ggantija Temples
c. St. Paul’s Island
Answer: c. St. Paul’s Island
What is the traditional Maltese dish associated with the feast of St. Joseph?
a. Timpana
b. Cannoli
c. Zeppoli
Answer: c. Zeppoli
Which religious feast in Malta involves the traditional blessing of animals in honor of St. Anthony the Abbot?
a. Feast of St. Joseph
b. Blessing of the Animals
c. L-Imnarja
Answer: b. Blessing of the Animals
In Malta, what is the traditional sweet associated with the feast of St. George?
a. Biskuttini tar-Rahal
b. Figolli
c. Horse-eye (Għajnejn tax-Xemx)
Answer: c. Horse-eye (Għajnejn tax-Xemx)
Which church in Malta is known for its miraculous painting of the Virgin Mary?
a. Basilica of Our Lady of Ta’ Pinu
b. St. Paul’s Shipwreck Church
c. Rotunda of Mosta
Answer: a. Basilica of Our Lady of Ta’ Pinu
What is the Maltese term for “Mass,” the central act of worship in the Roman Catholic Church?
a. Messa
b. Preċezzjoni
c. Benedizzjoni
Answer: a. Messa
Which religious order built the St. John’s Co-Cathedral in Valletta?
a. Benedictines
b. Jesuits
c. Knights of St. John (Hospitallers)
Answer: c. Knights of St. John (Hospitallers)
In Malta, what is the traditional dish associated with the feast of St. Catherine?
a. Imbuljuta
b. Qassatat
c. Stuffat tal-Fenek
Answer: b. Qassatat
Which religious event in Malta involves a traditional horse race held in honor of St. Mary?
a. Feast of the Assumption
b. Feast of St. Mary (Santa Marija)
c. Feast of St. Joseph
Answer: b. Feast of St. Mary (Santa Marija)
In Malta, what is the traditional dish associated with the feast of St. Paul?
a. Timpana
b. Stuffat tal-Fenek
c. Lampuki Pie
Answer: c. Lampuki Pie
Which religious event in Malta is known for the traditional ritual of the “Bizzilla,” representing the passion of Christ?
a. Good Friday Procession
b. Easter Sunday Procession
c. L-Imnarja
Answer: a. Good Friday Procession
Which Maltese town is famous for its Good Friday procession featuring life-size statues depicting the Passion of Christ?
a. Rabat
b. Birgu
c. Żebbuġ
Answer: b. Birgu
What is the traditional Maltese sweet associated with the feast of St. Catherine?
a. Biskuttini tar-Rahal
b. Figolli
c. Qaghaq ta’ Ghasel
Answer: a. Biskuttini tar-Rahal
In Malta, what is the traditional dish associated with the feast of St. George?
a. Fenkata
b. Timpana
c. Lampuki Pie
Answer: a. Fenkata
Which church in Malta is dedicated to the Assumption of Mary and is a UNESCO World Heritage site?
a. Basilica of Our Lady of Ta’ Pinu
b. St. John’s Co-Cathedral
c. Rotunda of Mosta
Answer: b. St. John’s Co-Cathedral
In Malta, what is the traditional sweet associated with the feast of the Assumption?
a. Qaghaq ta’ Ghasel
b. Figolli
c. Imbuljuta
Answer: a. Qaghaq ta’ Ghasel
Which church in Malta is known for its iconic dome and is considered one of the largest unsupported domes in the world?
a. Basilica of Our Lady of Ta’ Pinu
b. Rotunda of Mosta
c. St. John’s Co-Cathedral
Answer: b. Rotunda of Mosta
In Malta, what is the traditional dish associated with the feast of the Nativity of Mary?
a. Imbuljuta
b. Timpana
c. Qaghaq tal-Ghasel
Answer: c. Qaghaq tal-Ghasel
Which Maltese town is known for its annual Good Friday procession featuring the statue of the Risen Christ?
a. Cospicua
b. Żejtun
c. Gudja
Answer: c. Gudja
In Malta, what is the traditional sweet associated with the feast of St. Paul?
a. Figolli
b. Biskuttini tar-Rahal
c. Qubbajt
Answer: c. Qubbajt
Which religious event in Malta involves the traditional blessing of the sea, particularly associated with fishermen?
a. Feast of St. Peter
b. L-Imnarja
c. Feast of St. Paul
Answer: a. Feast of St. Peter
In Malta, what is the traditional dish associated with the feast of St. Peter?
a. Lampuki Pie
b. Soppa tal-Armla
c. Brodu tal-Majjal
Answer: a. Lampuki Pie
Which Maltese town is known for its annual feast dedicated to Our Lady of Sorrows, celebrated in September?
a. Sliema
b. Marsa
c. St. Julian’s
Answer: b. Marsa
In Malta, what is the traditional sweet associated with the feast of St. Joseph?
a. Figolli
b. Zeppoli
c. Qubbajt
Answer: b. Zeppoli
Which religious event in Malta involves the blessing of animals, particularly horses, in honor of St. Anthony the Abbot?
a. Blessing of the Animals
b. Feast of St. Joseph
c. L-Imnarja
Answer: a. Blessing of the Animals
In Malta, what is the traditional dish associated with the feast of St. Mary (Santa Marija)?
a. Timpana
b. Fenkata
c. Imbuljuta
Answer: b. Fenkata
Which Maltese town is known for its annual religious procession featuring the statue of the Risen Christ?
a. Qormi
b. Luqa
c. Marsascala
Answer: a. Qormi
In Malta, what is the traditional dish associated with the feast of the Assumption of Mary?
a. Timpana
b. Lampuki Pie
c. Imbuljuta
Answer: b. Lampuki Pie
Which religious feast in Malta involves the traditional procession of the statue of the Risen Christ?
a. Easter Sunday Procession
b. Good Friday Procession
c. Feast of St. Joseph
Answer: a. Easter Sunday Procession
In Malta, what is the traditional dish associated with the feast of St. Catherine?
a. Qaghaq tal-Ghasel
b. Timpana
c. Biskuttini tar-Rahal
Answer: a. Qaghaq tal-Ghasel
Which Maltese town is known for its annual feast dedicated to St. Joseph, celebrated in July?
a. Żebbuġ
b. Xagħra
c. Qala
Answer: a. Żebbuġ
In Malta, what is the traditional dish associated with the feast of St. George?
a. Figolli
b. Qassatat
c. Lampuki Pie
Answer: c. Lampuki Pie
Which church in Malta is dedicated to Our Lady of Mount Carmel and is famous for its festa in July?
a. Parish Church of St. Julian
b. Parish Church of Mellieha
c. Basilica of Our Lady of Ta’ Pinu
Answer: b. Parish Church of Mellieha
In Malta, what is the traditional dish associated with the feast of St. John the Baptist?
a. Imbuljuta
b. Lampuki Pie
c. Qubbajt
Answer: c. Qubbajt
Which Maltese town is known for its traditional Good Friday procession featuring the statue of Christ the Redeemer?
a. Gudja
b. Qormi
c. Birkirkara
Answer: c. Birkirkara