Kosovo civics quiz: questions and answers
All 15 general civics quiz questions about Kosovo with answers and explanations, grouped by topic. This is a learning quiz, not an official exam. Select a question to see the answer.
Government and law 5 questions
The capital, official languages, the Assembly and the conditions for naturalisation.
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What is the capital of Kosovo?
Pristina
Pristina (Prishtinë in Albanian) is the capital and largest city of Kosovo.
What are the official languages of Kosovo?
Albanian and Serbian
The Constitution makes Albanian and Serbian the official languages. Some other languages have official status locally.
What is the name of Kosovo’s legislature?
Assembly of Kosovo
The Assembly of Kosovo (Kuvendi i Kosovës) is the single-chamber legislature.
How many years of uninterrupted residence are generally needed for naturalisation?
Five
The citizenship law generally requires five years of uninterrupted residence with a permanent residence permit.
What does the integration test for spouses of citizens assess?
Language, culture and social order
Spouses applying for citizenship take a test on the language, culture and social order of Kosovo, held in an official language.
History 5 questions
The Battle of Kosovo in 1389, the League of Prizren, Ottoman rule and Independence Day.
Which date is marked in Kosovo as Independence Day?
17 February
Kosovo marks Independence Day on 17 February, the date of the 2008 declaration of independence.
In which year was the Battle of Kosovo fought between Ottoman forces and a Balkan coalition?
1389
The Battle of Kosovo took place on 28 June 1389 at Kosovo Field, near today's Pristina.
Which Albanian political league was founded in 1878?
League of Prizren
The League of Prizren was founded in Prizren in 1878 to defend Albanian-inhabited lands. The League of Lezhë dates from 1444.
Which empire ruled the territory of Kosovo for about five centuries until 1912?
The Ottoman Empire
Ottoman rule lasted from the 15th century until the Balkan Wars of 1912.
Which currency was used in Kosovo before it switched to the euro in 2002?
Deutsche Mark
The Deutsche Mark was adopted in 1999 and replaced by the euro in 2002, when Germany switched to the euro.
Geography, culture and symbols 5 questions
Mountains and gorges, the flag, the euro and the instrumental anthem 'Europe'.
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What is the currency used in Kosovo?
Euro
Kosovo uses the euro, although it is not a member of the eurozone.
How many white stars appear on Kosovo’s flag?
Six
The blue flag shows a gold map of Kosovo beneath an arc of six white stars.
What is unusual about Kosovo’s anthem ‘Europe’?
It has no official lyrics
The anthem 'Europe' was adopted in 2008 as an instrumental piece without official lyrics.
What are the mountains along Kosovo’s western edge commonly called in English?
Accursed Mountains
The Accursed Mountains, Bjeshkët e Nemuna in Albanian, are also known as the Prokletije.
Near which city is the Rugova Gorge?
Peja
The Rugova Gorge lies just west of Peja (Peć) and is popular for hiking and climbing.
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