Malta civics quiz: questions and answers
All 15 general civics quiz questions about Malta 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
Malta's parliamentary republic, the House of Representatives, the role of the President and the currency.
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What is the capital of Malta?
Valletta
Valletta, built by the Knights of St John after the Great Siege of 1565, is Malta's capital.
What type of state is Malta?
A parliamentary republic
Malta has been a republic since 1974. The President is head of state and the Prime Minister leads the government.
What is the name of Malta’s parliament?
The House of Representatives
Malta's single-chamber parliament is the House of Representatives, elected by single transferable vote.
Who elects the President of Malta?
The House of Representatives
The President of Malta is not directly elected but is chosen by a resolution of the House of Representatives.
Which currency does Malta use?
The euro
Malta adopted the euro on 1 January 2008, replacing the Maltese lira.
History 5 questions
The Knights of St John, the Great Siege, the George Cross, independence in 1964 and the republic of 1974.
In which year did Malta become independent from the United Kingdom?
1964
Malta became independent on 21 September 1964, now celebrated as Independence Day.
In which year did Malta become a republic?
1974
Malta became a republic on 13 December 1974, a date celebrated as Republic Day.
Which order of knights ruled Malta from 1530 to 1798?
The Knights of St John
The Knights of St John (Knights Hospitaller) ruled Malta from 1530 until Napoleon's forces took the islands in 1798.
Against which empire did Malta defend itself in the Great Siege of 1565?
The Ottoman Empire
In 1565 the Knights and the Maltese withstood a long siege by Ottoman forces, an event known as the Great Siege.
Which award did King George VI give to the people of Malta in 1942?
The George Cross
King George VI awarded the George Cross to Malta in 1942 for its bravery during wartime siege and bombing.
Geography, culture and symbols 5 questions
The Maltese islands, official languages, the flag, the national anthem and Malta's prehistoric UNESCO sites.
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What are Malta’s two official languages?
Maltese and English
Under the Constitution, Maltese is the national language and both Maltese and English are official languages.
Which is the second-largest island in the Maltese archipelago?
Gozo
Malta, Gozo and Comino are the inhabited islands. Gozo is the second largest after Malta itself.
What appears in the top left corner of the Maltese flag?
The George Cross
The Maltese flag is white and red, with a representation of the George Cross, edged in red, in the upper hoist corner.
What is the title of Malta’s national anthem?
L-Innu Malti
L-Innu Malti (the Maltese Hymn) is the national anthem of Malta.
Which underground prehistoric site in Malta is on the UNESCO World Heritage List?
The Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum
The Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum in Paola is a prehistoric underground burial complex added to the UNESCO list in 1980.
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