Geography
What is the highest mountain in Albania?
Mt. Korabi
In which year did Albania gain independence from the Ottoman Empire?
1912
True or false - the Albanian language uses the Cyrillic alphabet.
False
This 15th-century Albanian nobleman, born Gjergj Kastrioti, led a 25-year resistance against the Ottoman Empire and is celebrated as Albania's national hero.
Who is Skanderbeg?
This ancient Albanian code of honour, meaning "faith" or "to keep the promise," is the sacred obligation to offer hospitality and protect guests, even enemies.
What is Besa?
What is the longest river in Albania?
Drini.
What were the earliest known inhabitants of Albania called?
The Illyrians
Standard Albanian has two main dialects, Gheg and...
Tosk
Born in Skopje (now North Macedonia) to Albanian parents, this nun won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 for her work with the poor.
Who is Mother Teresa?
This traditional Albanian felt cap, worn mostly by men in the north, is conical and white.
What is the qeleshe?
What is Albania's largest lake?
Lake Shkodra
This 15th-century warrior used guerrilla tactics to defeat three Ottoman armies.
Who is Skanderbeg?
Albanian is the only modern language that forms its own distinct branch of this massive language family, separate from Slavic, Romance, or Hellenic
What is Indo-European?
This communist dictator ruled Albania from 1944 until his death in 1985, building hundreds of thousands of concrete bunkers across the country.
Who is Enver Hoxha?
The traditional Albanian male garment is a white, pleated skirt-like kilt.
What is fustanella?
Which country shares the longest border with Albania?
Montenegro
During World War II, Albania was occupied by these two Axis powers.
Italy and Germany
Albanian is one of only two Indo-European languages that has lost the original infinitive verb form. Name one of these two languages.
Greek
This Grammy-winning pop star, born in London to Kosovo Albanian parents, sang "Levitating" and "Don't Start Now."
Who is Dua Lipa?
This spring festival, celebrated on March 14th, marks the end of winter and the beginning of the new agricultural year.
What is Dita e Verës?
Which sea borders Albania to the southwest?
Ionian Sea
Albania was isolated for decades under this communist dictator who built over 700,000 concrete bunkers across the country
Who is Enver Hoxha?
The Albanian word for "Wednesday" is e mërkurë — named after this Roman god.
This Albanian novelist, often nominated for the Nobel Prize, wrote The General of the Dead Army.
Who is Ismail Kadare?
According to Albanian legend, this castle near Shkodër could only be built after a young mother named Rozafa was buried alive in its walls.
What is Rozafa Castle