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What is a mouflon, found on Corsica, Sardinia, and Cyprus?
The mouflon is a type of wild sheep that is native only to the islands of Sardinia, Corsica, and Cyprus. The sheep is brown with some lighter patches, often in a saddle shape on its back. The male has long curved horns. Archaeologists have not found any fossil remains of sheep on the islands, and they believe it was bred from domestic sheep introduced from the mainland thousands of years ago.
Source: Britannica
Sheep
50%
Flower
23%
House
5%
Bird
22%
20/21
The island of Negroponte is also known by what name?
The island of Euboea is the second-largest of the Greek islands (after Crete) and has an area of 1,411 square miles. Like many of the Mediterranean islands, it has changed hands several times during its history; at various points, it was under control of the Greeks, Persians, and Turks. At one time it was a Venetian fortress, and it gained the alternate name Negroponte.
Source: Britannica
Elba
18%
Lesbos
47%
Capraia
17%
Euboea
19%
19/21
The island of Minorca lays claim to what food item?
Some in France may disagree vehemently, but the Balearic island of Minorca (also spelled Menorca) claims to be the birthplace of mayonnaise and that the name can be attributed to the island’s capital, Mahón. According to local legend, the dressing, made from mixing eggs and oil, was created here by a French chef in 1756. He named it “mahonnaise” after the local town to commemorate the French defeat of the British in a local battle.
Source: Forbes
Feta cheese
49%
Pasta
7%
Vichyssoise
21%
Mayonnaise
23%
18/21
The island of Ithaca was the home of which legendary Greek figure?
Homer’s epic classic “The Odyssey” tells the tale of hero Odysseus’ lengthy travels following the Trojan war. Odysseus was the King of Ithaca, and Homer’s poem gives detailed descriptions of the island’s landscape. Historians are divided about whether he was referring to the modern-day island of Ithaca, or whether a different spot once had the same name. Today, Ithaca is a small island of about 3,000 people known for producing olive oil and wine.
Source: Smithsonian Magazine
Zeus
25%
Perseus
12%
Odysseus
49%
Aphrodite
14%
17/21
What is the highest island peak in the Mediterranean?
The highest peak on any of the islands in the Mediterranean Sea is Mount Etna on Sicily. It varies in height based on eruptions and deposits of new material, but is generally considered to be about 11,000 feet tall. In addition to being the highest peak on an island in the Mediterranean, it is also the highest active volcano in Europe.
Source: Britannica
Mount Stromboli
7%
Mount Etna
60%
Mount Olympus
31%
Mount Cintus
2%
16/21
Corfu's local specialty is a liqueur made of what fruit?
The kumquat is a small orange fruit that comes from China and Japan. In 1860, it was introduced to Corfu, and it is now a major crop on the Greek island. Locals turn the fruit into a liqueur that can be drunk on its own or used to flavor desserts. A sweet bright orange version is made from the skin, while a less sweet white version is made from the fruit pulp.
Source: Greek Reporter
Kumquat
30%
Olive
12%
Peach
10%
Fig
48%
15/21
Which famous historical figure was born on the island of Corsica?
Corsica was ruled by various kingdoms of Italy for centuries, but in 1769, it became a province of France. In the same year that Corsica became French, the island’s most famous figure was born there: Napoleon Bonaparte, future emperor of France, was born on August 15, 1769. One of his nicknames was “the Corsican.”
Source: Britannica
Arthur Wellesley
3%
Charles de Gaulle
11%
Napoleon Bonaparte
83%
Winston Churchill
3%
14/21
Which island was nicknamed "the lighthouse of the Mediterranean"?
There are four active volcanoes in Italy, one of which is Stromboli, on the island of the same name. The island covers an area of just five square miles, and its volcano has been active since Roman times, with the last major eruption taking place in 1921. The island frequently emits a glow from its flowing lava, which can be seen for miles at sea and gave rise to the nickname “lighthouse of the Mediterranean.”
Source: National Geographic
Kos
18%
Rhodes
39%
Sicily
15%
Stromboli
28%
13/21
Europe’s first major civilization lived on which island?
Archaeologists have determined that Crete was home to the first advanced European civilization. The Minoans lived on Crete during the Bronze Age, about 5,000 years ago, and their ancestors are thought to have arrived there some 4,000 years before that. According to Greek mythology, the king after whom the civilization was named, King Minos, was the son of Zeus.
Source: University of Washington
Sardinia
8%
Cyprus
24%
Crete
64%
Corsica
5%
12/21
Which Spanish island was named a UNESCO World Heritage site?
Ibiza is known worldwide for its nightlife; however, the island has another side. In 1999, the entire island was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Ibiza’s coastal regions contain a type of seagrass found nowhere else, which provides an important habitat for multiple species. The island is also home to several important archaeological sites, including a series of tombs dating to the seventh century BCE.
Source: UNESCO
Majora
30%
Ibiza
44%
Menorca
12%
Formentera
14%
11/21
What popular Italian food originated in Sicily?
Cannoli are one of Italy’s best-known desserts — small tubes of fried dough filled with sweet ricotta, chocolate, and candied fruit. The cannolo (the singular form of cannoli) originated in the Palermo and Messina regions of Sicily sometime between 827 and 1091, and is thought to have been influenced by Moorish settlers.
Source: Cannoli Kitchen
Tiramisu
16%
Risotto
18%
Pizza
29%
Cannoli
38%
10/21
Which popular island was named for a wild animal?
Located near the Italian resort town of Sorrento, Capri is a popular tourist destination. Visitors flock to the island’s many caves, the most famous of which is the Blue Grotto, which can only be reached by boat. The island’s name is thought to come from either a local type of goat called a capra or a wild boar (kapros).
Source: Britannica
Capri
47%
Sicily
5%
Santorini
14%
Majorca
34%
9/21
Which island was home to one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World?
The massive statue of Colossus once dominated the landscape of the Greek island of Rhodes. The bronze statue depicting the sun god Helios was 100 feet tall and took 12 years to build. It was completed in 280 BCE, but unfortunately it did not last more than 60 years. An earthquake left it in ruins, and it remained that way until the seventh century, when Arab invaders sold it for scrap metal.
Source: History.com
Rhodes
81%
Chios
2%
Capri
13%
Malta
5%
8/21
Napoleon was briefly exiled to which island?
Elba is a small island off the coast of Tuscany which covers 86 square miles and has a population of a little over 30,000 people. The island is perhaps best known as the site of Napoleon’s brief exile from 1814 to 1815. Upon his arrival, he was recognized as the island’s ruler until he returned to France, and ownership of Elba reverted to Tuscany and later a unified Italy.
Source: Britannica
Sardinia
8%
Mykonos
4%
Elba
76%
Cyprus
11%
7/21
What are the official languages of Malta?
The Maltese language is distinct from other European languages. It developed as a combination of the Sicilian Italian dialect and North African Arabic. It is the only Semitic language (the language family that includes Arabic and Hebrew) that uses the Latin script. Both Maltese and English are the official languages of Malta, though Italian is still widely understood since it was used officially until 1934.
Source: Britannica
Maltese and English
47%
English and Spanish
11%
Spanish and Arabic
5%
Maltese and Italian
37%
6/21
What two independent island nations are located in the Mediterranean?
Only two Mediterranean islands are home to independent nations. The small country of Malta is just south of Italy, covering 122 square miles across more than 20 islands. On the other side of the sea, Cyprus is located on a 3,572-square-mile landmass that is the third-largest Mediterranean island, after Sicily and Sardinia.
Source: World Atlas
Sardinia and Sicily
10%
Corsica and Malta
14%
Malta and Cyprus
61%
Cyprus and Crete
15%
5/21
Which of the following is NOT one of the Balearic Islands?
An autonomous community of Spain, the Balearic Islands are found in the western Mediterranean. The archipelago contains two main groups. The larger eastern group includes the islands of Majorca, Minorca, and Cabrera. The western group, called the Pitiusas, includes islands such as Ibiza and Formentera. Palma, on the island of Majorca, is the capital of the Balearics. Elba, however, is an Italian island in the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Source: Britannica
Ibiza
10%
Elba
41%
Majorca
21%
Formentera
28%
4/21
Which Mediterranean island is famous for its blue and white buildings?
The picturesque Greek island of Santorini attracts thousands of tourists every year. The buildings on Santorini are famous for their gleaming whitewashed walls. Some have pink or red roofs, but the most noteworthy color on the island is a vibrant blue, as seen on the domes of the local churches. The color comes from mixing a local mineral, loulaki, with limestone.
Source: Real Greek Experiences
Ibiza
13%
Santorini
85%
Djerba
2%
Hvar
1%
3/21
Corsica belongs to which country?
Corsica is the fourth-largest island in the Mediterranean. Despite being only seven miles from the island of Sardinia and 56 miles from the Italian mainland, Corsica is a part of France (which is 105 miles away) and has been since 1769. The island has a population of about 325,000, and its capital is Ajaccio.
Source: Britannica
Greece
6%
Italy
24%
Spain
12%
France
57%
2/21
Which Mediterranean island does NOT belong to Greece?
The Greek islands are some of the Mediterranean’s most famous islands, drawing visitors from all around the world who seek out their famous postcard-perfect views, laid-back vibes, pristine beaches, and tavernas serving fresh seafood. Crete is the largest island of Greece, while Santorini is famous for its caldera views and Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese group of islands. The Mediterranean island of Corsica, however, falls under French jurisdiction.
Source: Visit Greece
Crete
8%
Santorini
13%
Corsica
60%
Rhodes
19%
1/21
What is the largest island in the Mediterranean?
Covering an area of 9,830 square miles, Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. The Strait of Messina separates the island from the Italian mainland. Historically, Sicily’s location made it a highly valuable piece of land — it was first held by the Greeks and later by the Romans, North African Arabs, and Normans, before becoming part of Italy in 1861.
Source: Britannica
Sicily
59%
Cyprus
24%
Malta
9%
Sardinia
9%
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