Moldova: A Historical Overview

What geographical features surround Moldova?

• The Alps and the Mediterranean Sea

• The Himalayas and the Indian Ocean

• The Carpathian Mountains and the Black Sea

• The Andes and the Pacific Ocean

Which culture is considered one of the earliest to build large settlements in Moldova?

• The Roman Empire

• The Kokutani-Tripelia culture

• The Ottoman Empire

• The Byzantine Empire

During the classical period, which two groups were prominent in Moldova?

• The Celts and the Huns

• The Romans and the Greeks

• The Egyptians and the Persians

• The Thracians and the Scythians

What was the outcome of the wars between the Dacians and the Roman Empire?

• The Dacians remained independent

• The Dacians conquered Rome

• The Romans annexed Dacian territory

• The Dacians and Romans formed an alliance

Who was a significant ruler during the high point of Moldavian cultural achievement?

• Vlad the Impaler

• Petru IV

• Stefan III

• Michael the Brave

What was a major consequence of the Ottoman influence in Moldavia?

• Complete independence from all empires

• Increased autonomy and economic prosperity

• High taxes and economic decline

• Formation of a new empire

Which empire did Moldavia become a battleground for in the 18th century?

• The Ottoman, Russian, and Austrian Empires

• The British Empire

• The Mongol Empire

• The Byzantine Empire

What significant change occurred in Moldova during the dissolution of the Soviet Union?

• It formed a new alliance with Russia

• It was annexed by Ukraine

• It gained independence and changed its name to Moldova

• It became part of Romania

What is the status of Transnistria in relation to Moldova?

• It is an independent country

• It is a de facto independent state recognized as part of Moldova

• It is a region of Ukraine

• It is a province of Romania

What was Moldova's economic status during its time as a Soviet republic?

• It was primarily an agricultural region with no industry

• It had no significant economic output

• It was economically dependent on Romania

• It was a major economic powerhouse