San Marino Quiz Part 2: Oldest Republic and Mountain Peaks

How well do you know San Marino? Part 2

Test your knowledge of San Marino with these 10 new questions. Choose the best answer for each question and see your score at the end!

• 1. San Marino claims to be the world's oldest what?

  • (A) Monarchy
  • (B) Republic
  • (C) Democracy
  • (D) City-state

• 2. What is "Torta Tre Monti" (Cake of the Three Mountains)?

  • (A) A savory meat pie.
  • (B) A traditional layered wafer cake with chocolate and hazelnut cream.
  • (C) A type of pasta.
  • (D) A cheese dish.

• 3. What currency does San Marino use?

  • (A) Sammarinese Lira
  • (B) Euro
  • (C) Swiss Franc
  • (D) Italian Lira

• 4. The three towers of San Marino are located on the peaks of which mountain?

  • (A) Mount Titano
  • (B) The Matterhorn
  • (C) Mont Blanc
  • (D) The Apennines

• 5. What is the "Investiture of the Captains Regent"?

  • (A) A medieval festival.
  • (B) A public ceremony held twice a year to install the new heads of state.
  • (C) A religious holiday.
  • (D) A sporting event.

• 6. What are the main pillars of San Marino's economy?

  • (A) Agriculture and fishing
  • (B) Tourism, banking, and postage stamps
  • (C) Heavy industry
  • (D) Technology and software

• 7. What was San Marino's official position during World War II?

  • (A) Allied with Germany
  • (B) Allied with the United States
  • (C) Neutral
  • (D) It did not exist at the time.

• 8. Who are the two heads of state in San Marino?

  • (A) A President and Prime Minister
  • (B) Two Captains Regent
  • (C) A King and Queen
  • (D) A single elected President

• 9. What is the official language of San Marino?

  • (A) Italian
  • (B) French
  • (C) Latin
  • (D) Sammarinese

• 10. San Marino is completely enclaved by which country?

  • (A) France
  • (B) Switzerland
  • (C) Italy
  • (D) Austria