Quiz on Birgu

What is Birgu known as?

• The Commercial City

• The Victorious City

• The Capital City

• The Old City

Who built the Inquisitor's Palace?

• The Knights of Saint John

• The Arabs

• The Normans

• The British

What is the name of the church dedicated to Saint Laurence?

• Saint Anne's Church

• The Church of Birgu

• The Cathedral of Mdina

• The Church of Saint John

What significant event happened on March 31, 1979?

• The Great Siege

• The closing of the British naval base

• The arrival of the Knights

• The construction of Fort Saint Angelo

What did the Knights use the Sacred Infirmary for?

• A court

• A museum

• A prison

• A hospital

Which of the following is NOT one of the gates in Birgu?

• Advanced Gate

• Main Gate

• Couvre Porte

• Victory Gate

What is the purpose of the bastions in Birgu?

• To store food

• To build ships

• To protect the city

• To serve as homes

Who designed the church of Saint Laurence?

• Caravaggio

• Etienne Vella

• Lorenzo Gafà

• Michelangelo

What is the Manderaggio used for?

• A place for meetings

• A storage area

• A hospital

• A safe harbor for boats

What type of architecture is Fort Saint Angelo known for?

• Fortified

• Renaissance

• Baroque

• Gothic