Malta Trivia: Mediterranean Gem Quiz
1.
What percentage of land mass in Malta is covered by forests and woodlands?
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4%
2.
What is the duty free allowance for visitors to Malta?
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200 Cigarettes, One Bottle Spirits
3.
When did Air Malta begin flying?
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Apr/74
4.
According to a Maltese proverb, "A woman has even cheated" who?
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The Devil
5.
According to Maltese proverb, "Charm is stronger than" what?
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Beauty
6.
In Malta, the Quccija celebrates the first anniversary of what?
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A Child's Birth
7.
In Maltese plant lore, what plant symbolizes purity?
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The White Lily
8.
Besides Maltese, what is Malta's other official language?
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English
9.
In Malta, the Hypogeum in Paola is the only known what in the world?
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Underground Temple
10.
The principal legacy of Arab dominion over Malta in the Middle Ages is what?
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The Language
11.
What award was presented to the people of Malta for bravery during World War 2?
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George Cross
12.
Who awarded the Maltese people the George Cross?
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George V
13.
Between what two continents is Malta located?
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Europe And Africa
14.
Of the following, what group has NOT controlled Malta?
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Americans
15.
Each year the population of Malta is tripled by and influx of what?
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Tourists
16.
How many kilometers of coastline does Malta have?
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140
17.
Traditionally in Malta, plants rich in seeds represent what?
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Fertility
18.
If the President of Malta is unable to perform his duties, who assumes them?
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The Prime Minister
19.
In the 2001 Eurovision Song Contest, how did Malta place?
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9th
20.
What does MUMN stand for?
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Malta Union Of Midwives And Nurses
21.
What two branches surround the Maltese Coat of Arms?
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Olive And Palm
22.
What kind of cheese traditionally goes inside a Pastizzi?
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Ricotta
23.
How many classes are in the Hierarchy of the Order of the Knights of Malta?
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Four
24.
On average, how many days of sunshine does Malta have per year?
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300
25.
The Maltese language is similar to what other language?
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Arabic
26.
Malta's capital of Valletta was built by whom?
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Jean De La Vallette
27.
Napoleon dropped anchor in the Grand Harbor on the way to what country?
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Egypt
28.
What is considered to be the most important day in each Maltese village's year?
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Festa
29.
Who won the Song for Europe Festival 2002?
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Ira Losco
30.
How long is Malta's coastline (excluding Island of Gozo)?
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196.8 Km
31.
How long is the Presidential term for the leader of Malta?
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5 Years
32.
It is estimated (from 1997) that there are how many phone lines in existence in Malta?
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187,000
33.
The Malta city of Valletta is named after?
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A Knight Who Led Stand Against The Turkish Siege Of 1565
34.
When did Pope John Paul II visit Malta?
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May/01
35.
What do the Maltese words "Kif int" mean?
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How Are You
36.
What is the par on the golf course at Marsa Sports Club?
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68
37.
The "Malta Marathon Run" is held in this month every year?
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February
38.
In November of each year, what event happens on Malta?
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Malta/Goza Four-Wheel Drive Rally
39.
The annual yacht race in August is run between Malta and what other place?
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Rimini
40.
What year was the Malta Football Association founded?
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1900
41.
What football competition first began in the 1926-27 season?
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Christmas Tourney
42.
How often is the Rothmans International Football Tournament held?
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Every Two Years
43.
What occurred in December of 1992 at Malta's National Stadium?
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Floodlights Installed
44.
The new format introduced in the 1991-92 football season in Malta had how many clubs in the Premier Division?
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10
45.
Where is the Victor Tedesco Stadium located in Malta?
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Hamrun
46.
Where do the Premier League Lions play football?
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Naxxar
47.
Who won the Rothmans Player of the Year 2000-01?
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Gilbert Agius
48.
Who won the Rothmans Player of the Year 1999/2000?
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Ernest Barry
49.
Who won the first ever Rothmans Footballer of the Year Trophy in Malta?
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Lolly Debatista
50.
Who was Malta Football National coach in 1977?
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John Calleja
51.
Who was the Malta Football National Coach in 2001?
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Siegefred Held
52.
Who is the oldest of these Football stars?
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Carmel Busuttil
53.
What is the seating capacity of National Stadium in Malta?
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16,514
54.
Who is Mr. Howard John Stredder Pearce?
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British High Commissioner
55.
What Olympic event did Laurie Pace take part in?
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Judo
56.
The University of Malta has approximately how many students?
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7,000
57.
Who won Malta's Premier League Championship in 1999-00 season?
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Birkirkara
58.
How many goals did the top scorer, Sliema Wanderers, score in 2000-01, M. Mifsud?
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30
59.
Who is known as the Irish Greens of Maltese Soccer?
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Floriana
60.
Who was the first Maltese football team to play abroad?
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St. George's
61.
What year was the Malta Football Referees Association founded?
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1949
62.
What year was the Hibernians Football Club founded?
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1931
63.
In what season was the first Cousis Shield competition held?
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1914-15
64.
In 1957, Malta played its first official friendly international football match against whom?
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Austria
65.
What year did Malta F.A. join the world soccer federation, FIFA?
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1959
66.
What did Malta National Stadium at Ta 'Qali serve as during World War II?
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Military Airport
67.
Who was the Maltese soccer national coach between 1991 and 1993?
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Mr. P. Psaila
68.
The Rothmans Trophy for Maltese soccer (football) was previously known as what?
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F.A. Trophy
69.
In Malta, what season did Gilbert Agius first win the "Footballer of the Year" trophy?
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1996-97
70.
How many times in the 1990's did Valletta win the Rothmans Trophy in Malta?
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Five
71.
How is Malta's land mass shaped like?
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Wedge
72.
Valletta was constructed as a fortified city to prepare for the return of the Turks in this year?
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1566
73.
In 1970, Malta joined what organization as an associate member?
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European Economic Community
74.
The last British forces leave the Islands after all military agreements are terminated in this year?
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1979
75.
How was called the meeting to signify the end of the cold war between the United States and Russia?
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Malta Summit
76.
The Hypogeum of Hal Saflieni, this underground chamber was said to have become a burial place for as many as how many people?
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7,000
77.
How wide are the Mysterious Cart Tracks?
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Same Width Apart As A Country Cart
78.
If the time is Noon in Malta, what time is it in New York City?
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6 Am
79.
What is the average sea temperature around Malta?
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23 Degrees C.
80.
In year 2000, approximately how many passengers flew on Air Malta?
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1.6 Million
81.
Traditionally, Maltese Festa season lasts how long?
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From March To September
82.
What fruit is stuffed inside a Mqaret in Malta?
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Dates
83.
A Maltese proverb says that "long skirts carry dust", what does a "short skirt carry away"?
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Souls
84.
A Maltese proverb says that "seven women in their right sense are surpassed by' who?
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A Mad Man
85.
According to a Maltese proverb, "He who follows his wife's advice will never see" what?
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The Face Of God
86.
According to Maltese proverb, when are all woman alike?
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At Night
87.
In the past, how long after a wedding would a Maltese woman move into her new husband's home?
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Eight Days
88.
In Malta, in the past, if a bride wore a ghonnella, what would that represent?
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She Had Been Married Before
89.
Traditionally, what are the best three months to get married in Malta?
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January, April And August
90.
Bizzilla is the Maltese word for what?
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Lace
91.
On what date does Lady Day fall in Malta?
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March 25th
92.
A jump in the rate of robberies in Malta in early 2002 was related to a jump in the price of what?
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Heroin
93.
The late Agatha Barbara holds what distinction in Malta?
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First Female President
94.
In Malta, on Freedom Day, in what city is the War Memorial commemorated?
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Floriana
95.
The Feast of St. Paul's Shipwreck commemorates the shipwreck that occurred on February 10th of what year?
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60 Ad
96.
The first Sunday after Easter kicks off what season in Malta?
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Festa
97.
What are Malta's three cities?
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Vittoriosa, Sengleas And Caspicua
98.
What is the Azure Window?
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A Giant Rock Arch
99.
What is the Maltese archipelago's smallest island?
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Comino
100.
In what century was the walled city of Valletta built?
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16th Century
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