Which order of knights ruled Malta from 1530 to 1798 and built Valletta?

The Teutonic Knights of Prussia

What is unusual about the Maltese language?

It is the only Semitic official EU language

It has no vowels at all in its written form

What are pastizzi, Malta's favorite snack?

Flaky pastries filled with ricotta or peas

Malta Quiz: Knights, Temples and the Blue Lagoon

This Malta quiz explores the small Mediterranean island nation, from the fortified capital Valletta and the Knights of St. John to megalithic temples older than the pyramids, the islands of Gozo and Comino with its Blue Lagoon, the silent city of Mdina, the George Cross, the Maltese language and pastizzi. Ten questions.

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Capital
What is the capital of Malta?
History
Which order of knights ruled Malta from 1530 to 1798 and built Valletta?
Temples
Malta's Megalithic Temples are among the oldest free-standing structures in the world. They are older than what?
Islands
Which small island between Malta and Gozo is famous for the turquoise Blue Lagoon?
Honors
Which British medal was awarded to the whole island of Malta for bravery during World War II?
Language
What is unusual about the Maltese language?
Cities
Which hilltop walled city, Malta's old capital, is nicknamed the Silent City?
Food
What are pastizzi, Malta's favorite snack?
Size
Malta is the smallest country in which group?
Film
Which film set built in Malta in 1979 is now a tourist attraction called Popeye Village?

Explanations: answer key for all 10 questions

Q1: What is the capital of Malta?
Answer: Valletta
Valletta is one of the smallest capitals in the EU. The whole city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Q2: Which order of knights ruled Malta from 1530 to 1798 and built Valletta?
Answer: The Knights of St. John
Also called the Knights Hospitaller, they defended Malta during the Great Siege of 1565 against the Ottoman fleet.
Q3: Malta's Megalithic Temples are among the oldest free-standing structures in the world. They are older than what?
Answer: Stonehenge and the Egyptian pyramids
Temples such as Ġgantija on Gozo date back to about 3600 BC. They are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Q4: Which small island between Malta and Gozo is famous for the turquoise Blue Lagoon?
Answer: Comino
Comino has only a handful of residents. Its crystal-clear lagoon attracts swimmers and boat trips in summer.
Q5: Which British medal was awarded to the whole island of Malta for bravery during World War II?
Answer: The George Cross
King George VI awarded the George Cross in 1942 during heavy bombing. It appears on Malta's flag.
Q6: What is unusual about the Maltese language?
Answer: It is the only Semitic official EU language
Maltese developed from Arabic and is written in Latin letters. Over centuries, it absorbed many Italian and English words.
Q7: Which hilltop walled city, Malta's old capital, is nicknamed the Silent City?
Answer: Mdina
Mdina's narrow streets are mostly closed to cars. It has appeared in films and TV series, including Game of Thrones.
Q8: What are pastizzi, Malta's favorite snack?
Answer: Flaky pastries filled with ricotta or peas
Pastizzi are cheap and sold in small shops called pastizzeriji. Rabbit stew, fenkata, is the national dish.
Q9: Malta is the smallest country in which group?
Answer: The European Union
Malta covers about 316 square kilometers. It joined the EU in 2004 and adopted the euro in 2008.
Q10: Which film set built in Malta in 1979 is now a tourist attraction called Popeye Village?
Answer: Popeye
The colorful wooden village was built for the 1980 musical film starring Robin Williams. Many other films have also been shot in Malta.

Malta Quiz – Crossroads of the Mediterranean

Malta is a small island nation in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea, south of Sicily and north of Libya. The country is made up of three inhabited islands: Malta, Gozo and Comino. Though it is the smallest country in the European Union, it is packed with history, from prehistoric temples to Baroque churches and mighty fortifications.

Malta's location has made it a prize for many powers. Phoenicians, Romans, Arabs, Normans, the Knights of St. John, the French and the British all ruled the islands. The Knights built the fortified capital, Valletta, after defeating the Ottoman Empire in the Great Siege of 1565. Malta became independent from Britain in 1964 and a republic in 1974.

The islands have some of the oldest free-standing buildings on Earth. Malta's megalithic temples, such as Ġgantija, are older than Stonehenge and the Egyptian pyramids. The underground Hypogeum of Ħal Saflieni is a prehistoric burial complex carved into rock. During World War II, Malta endured heavy bombing, and the whole island was awarded the George Cross for bravery.

Today, Malta is a popular destination for sunshine, diving and history. Visitors explore Valletta's grand churches, Mdina's quiet streets, the Blue Lagoon on Comino and the cliffs and villages of Gozo. Maltese food mixes Italian and North African flavors, with pastizzi, rabbit stew and ftira bread. Colorful luzzu fishing boats with painted eyes fill harbors such as Marsaxlokk.

This quiz covers the history, landmarks, language and food of Malta.

Festivals bring Maltese towns to life all year. Each parish celebrates its patron saint with a festa, featuring brass bands, street decorations, fireworks and processions. Carnival in February fills Valletta with colorful floats, and the Malta International Fireworks Festival lights up the Grand Harbour in spring. Families gather on Sundays for long lunches, often with rabbit stew and fresh bread.

What This Quiz Teaches

This quiz is perfect for travelers, history fans and divers.

Malta's capital and the Knights of St. John
Prehistoric temples older than the pyramids
The islands of Gozo and Comino
Why Malta received the George Cross
The unique Maltese language
Maltese food and film locations

Quick Facts About Malta

Malta's currency is the euro.
English and Maltese are both official languages.
Malta has more than 350 churches.
Luzzu fishing boats have painted Eyes of Horus for protection.
Malta is one of the most densely populated countries in Europe.
The Maltese dog is one of the oldest toy dog breeds.