Quiz on the History of Chisinau

What is the capital of the Republic of Moldova?

• Chisinau

• Bucharest

• Balti

• Tiraspol

In which year was Chisinau first mentioned in documents?

• 1436

• 1641

• 1918

• 1812

Which river is near Chisinau?

• Bâc River

• Prut River

• Nistru River

• Danube River

What significant event happened in Chisinau in 1812?

• It was fortified by Stephen the Great

• It became the center of Bessarabia

• It was burned by the Ottoman army

• It became a monastery estate

Who was the lord of Moldavia that passed the Chisinau estate to the Monastery of Saint Friday?

• Ilie

• Stephan

• Duca Vodă

• Vasile Lupu

What was Chisinau's status after the proclamation of the Union with Romania in 1918?

• Administrative center of Bessarabia

• Municipality of Lapusna County

• Capital of the Soviet Union

• Cultural center of Moldova

Which war caused significant destruction in Chisinau during the 1940s?

• Second World War

• Cold War

• First World War

• Russo-Turkish War

What was established in Chisinau in 1830-1836?

• The Cathedral Cathedral

• The first university

• A new railway station

• A public library

What major event took place on August 27, 1991?

• Proclamation of independence

• Union with Romania

• Foundation of the Moldovan People's University

• Start of the Second World War

Who was the first mayor of Chisinau?

• Vasile Lupu

• Pantelimon Sinadino

• Dimitrie Cantemir

• Anghel Nour