Question 1: Welcome to Methoni Castle, on the shores of the Ionian Sea. Where are we?
- Greece
- Croatia
- Bulgaria
Correct Answer: Greece
Fact: Methoni Castle, pictured here, is on the Peloponnese peninsula in the south of the country. It was built in the 13th century by the Venetians, who controlled the area at the time, to protect the coast against invaders.
Question 2: In the 19th century, the Greeks fought for independence against which empire?
- Achaemenid Empire
- Ottoman Empire
- Byzantine Empire
Correct Answer: Ottoman Empire
Fact: The Greek War of Independence broke out in 1821. Greeks across various regions rose up in a coordinated effort against the Ottoman Empire, which had ruled Greece since the fall of Constantinople in 1453. The independent state of Greece was established by the Treaty of London in 1832.
Question 3: In which country is the world’s largest castle?
- Poland
- United Kingdom
- Germany
Correct Answer: Poland
Fact: Covering an area of 52 acres, Malbork Castle in Poland is the largest castle in the world by land area. It was built by the Teutonic knights, an order of crusaders, in the 13th century. It was constructed to strengthen the order’s control over the area.