Paideia
Christianity is first thought to have come to the islands 2,000 years ago when the Apostle ___ is believed to have shipwrecked on the coast of the islands.
Paul
This cathedral in the capital city was built in 1578 and was used for communal worship by the Knights.
St. John's Co Cathedral
Which year did malta join the EU?
2004
During World War __, Malta was also known as the Nurse of the Mediterranean because a large number of wounded soldiers were accommodated on the island.
One
A traditional savoury pastry from Malta. __ usually have a filling either of ricotta or mushy peas.
Pastizzi
In ___ Malta became the first European nation to ban conversion therapy for LGBTQ individuals.
2016
Overlooking the grand harbour here you can see one of the most beautiful panoramic views in Malta
Upper Barrakka Gardens
Malta has both a prime minister and a _ as the heads of state?
president
The country has three UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Name one.
Tthe seven Megalithic Temples, Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum and Valletta.
Name the three islands of Malta
Malta, Gozo, Comino
Divorce was illegal in Malta until ___, one of the last countries in the world to have a law strictly outlawing divorce
2011
This "silent city" is where the apostle paul was said to have lived
Mdina
Which EU country imports the largest amount of Maltese products ( at 16%)
Germany
The name of the island nation is supposedly derived from a Greek word meaning __
honey
What is the population of Comino
3
Malta is a deeply Catholic country. How many churches are on the island of Gozo
46
This church, located in Mdina, is the country's oldest. Built in the 12th century.
St. Paul's Cathedral
Malta decided to join the EU with only __ support in their referendum
53%
Malta is also home to some of the oldest free-standing structures of the world – the seven Megalithic Temples. The country is believed to have been inhabited since the early ____ period of 5000 BC.
Neolithic
Malta does not have this type of tax
Property
In 1959 80% of all the economic activity in Malta was traceable to _____ spending
British
Located in Mellieħa this large fort from the 1600s shines red.
Saint Agatha's Tower
There are __ members of the European Parliament from Malta.
6
There are no records in Maltese history for the period of 140 years. Name one.
between AD 395 and AD 535.
Malta has the ___ car ownership costs in the European Union.
4th