Romania civics quiz: questions and answers
All 23 general civics quiz questions about Romania with answers and explanations, grouped by topic. This is a learning quiz, not an official exam. Select a question to see the answer.
Constitution and government 8 questions
Head of state, parliament, courts and the constitution.
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When was Romania’s current Constitution adopted, and when was it last revised?
1991, revised in 2003
The Constitution was adopted by referendum on 8 December 1991 and revised by referendum in October 2003.
How is Romania’s Parliament structured?
Two chambers: the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate
Article 61 of the Constitution establishes a bicameral Parliament.
How long is the term of the President of Romania?
Five years
Article 83 sets a five-year term with a maximum of two terms since the 2003 revision.
How many judges sit on Romania’s Constitutional Court?
Nine
Article 142: nine judges serving nine-year terms, three each appointed by the Chamber of Deputies, the Senate and the President.
Which three powers of the state does the Romanian Constitution recognise?
Legislative, executive and judicial
Article 1(4) provides for the separation and balance of powers.
What is the capital of Romania?
Bucharest
Bucharest is the capital and largest city of Romania, and the seat of Parliament and the Government.
What are the two chambers of the Romanian Parliament?
Chamber of Deputies and Senate
Romania's Parliament is bicameral, made up of the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate.
In which year was Romania’s current Constitution approved by referendum?
1991
The current Constitution was approved by national referendum in December 1991. It was later revised in 2003.
History and national symbols 9 questions
Independence, key dates, flag, anthem and other national symbols.
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What is Romania’s national anthem?
Deșteaptă-te, române!
Adopted in 1990, with lyrics by Andrei Mureșanu (1848) and music attributed to Anton Pann.
In what order do the colours appear on the Romanian flag, from the hoist?
Blue, yellow, red
Article 12 of the Constitution describes a vertical tricolour of blue, yellow and red.
What does Romania’s National Day on 1 December commemorate?
The Great Union of 1918 at Alba Iulia
On 1 December 1918 Transylvania united with Romania.
In which year did Romania join the European Union?
2007
Romania joined together with Bulgaria on 1 January 2007.
Which ancient settlement was the capital of Dacia?
Sarmizegetusa
Sarmizegetusa Regia was conquered by the Roman emperor Trajan in 106 AD.
Which Roman emperor conquered Dacia in the early 2nd century AD?
Trajan
Emperor Trajan conquered Dacia in 106 AD, making it a Roman province. His campaigns are shown on Trajan's Column in Rome.
Who was elected ruler of both Moldavia and Wallachia in 1859?
Alexandru Ioan Cuza
In 1859 Alexandru Ioan Cuza was elected prince of both Moldavia and Wallachia, uniting the two principalities.
In which year did Romania proclaim its independence from the Ottoman Empire?
1877
Romania proclaimed its independence in May 1877, during the Russo-Turkish War, and it was recognised internationally in 1878.
Which leader was overthrown in the Romanian Revolution of December 1989?
Nicolae Ceaușescu
The December 1989 Revolution ended communist rule in Romania and the regime of Nicolae Ceaușescu.
Geography and society 6 questions
Capital, geography, languages, currency and public holidays.
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What is Romania’s highest peak?
Moldoveanu (2,544 m)
Moldoveanu is in the Făgăraș Mountains.
How is Romania divided administratively?
41 counties plus Bucharest
Romania has 41 județe plus the capital, Bucharest.
What are the colours of the Romanian flag?
Blue, yellow and red
The Romanian flag is a tricolour of three vertical stripes: blue, yellow and red.
Which river forms a delta in eastern Romania that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
Danube
The Danube flows into the Black Sea through the Danube Delta, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
What is the highest peak in Romania?
Moldoveanu
Moldoveanu Peak, in the Făgăraș Mountains of the Southern Carpathians, is Romania's highest point at about 2,544 metres.
What is the currency of Romania?
Romanian leu
Romania's currency is the leu (plural lei). Romania is an EU member but has not adopted the euro.
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