Serbia Quiz Part 2: Monasteries, Festivals, and Fortress Views

How well do you know Serbia? Part 2

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

• 1. What is "Slava" in Serbian culture?

  • (A) A summer music festival
  • (B) The celebration of a family's patron saint, a unique Serbian Orthodox tradition
  • (C) The national independence day
  • (D) A type of folk dance

• 2. What is a key characteristic of Serbian hospitality?

  • (A) Guests are expected to be perfectly on time
  • (B) Hosts are famously generous, and it's polite for a guest to accept food and drink
  • (C) Visits are usually very formal and short
  • (D) It is impolite to bring a gift for the host

• 3. What is the Cyrillic alphabet's status in Serbia?

  • (A) It is not used at all
  • (B) It is the official script, used alongside the Latin alphabet
  • (C) It is only used for religious texts
  • (D) It is only used for historical documents

• 4. What is a "kafana" in Serbian social life?

  • (A) A modern coffee shop
  • (B) A traditional tavern, a center for music, food, and socializing
  • (C) A library
  • (D) A government building

• 5. How is friendship typically viewed in Serbia?

  • (A) Friendships are casual and superficial
  • (B) Friendships are deep, loyal, and considered very important, often like family
  • (C) People have very few close friends
  • (D) Friendship is secondary to business relationships

• 6. What is the role of the family in Serbian society?

  • (A) The family, including extended members, is the bedrock of the social structure
  • (B) Individualism is valued far more than family
  • (C) The nuclear family is the only important unit
  • (D) Elders are usually cared for in state facilities

• 7. What is a common feature of Serbian communication style?

  • (A) Very indirect and subtle
  • (B) Open, direct, and expressive, especially with friends and family
  • (C) Quiet and reserved in all situations
  • (D) Avoiding personal opinions

• 8. What is "inat" in the Serbian cultural context?

  • (A) A feeling of deep sadness
  • (B) A defiant, spiteful, and proud attitude of rebelling against injustice, often to one's own detriment
  • (C) A sense of cozy contentment
  • (D) A love of rules and order

• 9. What is a common custom when visiting a Serbian home?

  • (A) To keep your shoes on
  • (B) To take off your shoes, as the host will likely offer slippers
  • (C) To refuse the offer of coffee or rakija
  • (D) To arrive exactly on time

• 10. What is the significance of the "Kolo"?

  • (A) It is a type of food
  • (B) It is a collective folk dance, performed in a circle, and is a key part of social gatherings
  • (C) It is a historical weapon
  • (D) It is a traditional song