1. kolokvij - novo

Question 1

Name two locations where traces of pre-Neanderthal people were found?

Answer 1

Šandalja Cave near Pula and Punikve near Ivanec.

Question 2

Who discovered the remnants of Neanderthals, later named Homo krapinensis? When?

Answer 2

Dragutin Gorjanović – Kramberger, in 1899.

Question 3

Name three archaeological sites where finds from the Palaeolithic Age have been found.

Answer 3

Hušnjakovo, Vindija Cave, Veternica.

Question 4

How old are the human remains found in the Vindija Cave?

Answer 4

Older than 44 000 years.

Question 5

What is Ljudevit Gaj famous for?

Answer 5

Promoting Croatian language and culture.

Question 6

When was Stjepan Radić assassinated?

Answer 6

In 1928

Question 7

What did the Axis powers establish in 1941?

Answer 7

The Independent State of Croatia (NDH)

Question 8

Which political movement was supressed by the government in the 1970s?

Answer 8

The Croatian Spring

Question 9

When was the Diocletian’s Palace constructed?

Answer 9

295 - 305 AD

Question 10

Which parts of the Diocletian’s Palace are the best preserved?

Answer 10

The northern wall, the Vestibule, the cellars

Question 11

In which style was the Cathedral of St. James built?

Answer 11

Renaissance

Question 12

Which parts of the Cathedral of St. James were built by Juraj Dalmatinac?

Answer 12

The dome, a frieze of 74 portrait heads, the baptistery

Question 13

When was the Pula Arena built?

Answer 13

In the 1st century

Question 14

How many stories does the Pula Arena have?

Answer 14

Three stories

Question 15

When was Trogir founded?

Answer 15

In the 3rd century BC

Question 16

What was the name of the Greek colony located on the site of Trogir today?

Answer 16

Tragurion

Question 17

What is Plitvice Lakes National Park world-famous for?

Answer 17

Its cascading lakes

Question 18

Since when have the Brijuni Islands been inhabited?

Answer 18

Since ancient times, around 3000 BC.

Question 19

What are the most famous sights in Northern Velebit National Park?

Answer 19

Luka’s Cave (the deepest known cave in Southeast Europe), Hajdučki and Rožanski kukovi, Zavižan Botanical Garden, Premužić Trail.

Question 20

Which medieval Istrian town is famous for white and black truffles?

Answer 20

Motovun

Question 21

Which area in Istria is known as a hunting ground?

Answer 21

The Mirna River Valley and the forests around Motovun

Question 22

In which city in Istria is the Temple of Augustus located?

Answer 22

In Pula.

Question 23

Who was especially important for the development of Pula? When?

Answer 23

The Romans, in the 1st century BC

Question 24

What are the main attractions in Pula?

Answer 24

Pula Arena, Temple of Augustus, Arch of the Sergii, Forum Square, Twin Gates and Hercules Gate, Kaštel (Venetian fortress)

Question 25

Which equestrian competition takes place in Barban?

Answer 25

Trka na Prstenac (The Race for the Ring)

Question 26

Where is the best-preserved medieval castle/fortress in Istria?

Answer 26

In Pazin, the Pazin Castle

Question 27

When was Rijeka conquered by the Romans?

Answer 27

In the 1st century BC

Question 28

What was Rijeka called during Roman times?

Answer 28

Flumen (Latin for “river”), for the flowing waters in the area

Question 29

When was Trsat castle built, and by whom?

Answer 29

In the 13th century, by the Frankopan family.

Question 30

What is the oldest architectural monument in Rijeka?

Answer 30

The Roman Arch

Question 31

What attracts numerous pilgrims to Rijeka?

Answer 31

Trsat Sanctuary, one of the most important Marian pilgrimage sites in Croatia

Question 32

What is Rijeka known for?

Answer 32

Its port, cultural and industrial heritage and the Rijeka Carnival (one of the largest in Europe)

Question 33

When was the Korzo promenade designed?

Answer 33

In the 19th century

Question 34

When did the settlement develop around the small Abbey of St. James in Opatija?

Answer 34

In the 15th century.

Question 35

When were Villa Angiolina and Hotel Kvarner built?

Answer 35

Villa Angiolina in 1844, Hotel Kvarner in 1884.

Question 36

Where is the (original) Baška Tablet kept today?

Answer 36

In the Croatian Academy of Sciences and Arts in Zagreb.

Question 37

What was found in Valun?

Answer 37

The Valun Tablet (Valunska ploča), an early Croatian Glagolitic inscription.

Question 38

What is the symbol of Rab?

Answer 38

The four bell towers of Rab town.

Question 39

What did the Romans call Rab?

Answer 39

Felix Arba (Happy/Fortunate Rab)

Question 40

Which famous monarch and his partner visited the island of Rab and are said to have established nudism in Croatia?

Answer 40

King Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson

Question 41

When and why was Nehaj Fortress built?

Answer 41

In 1558 by Captain Ivan Lenković to defend against Ottoman and Venetian attacks.

Question 42

What is the name of the lake in the middle of the island of Cres?

Answer 42

Vrana Lake

Question 43

Which island is known as the island of Vitality?

Answer 43

Lošinj

Question 44

What are the most important cultural landmarks in Northern Dalmatia?

Answer 44

Zadar Old Town, Knin Fortress, Šibenik Old Town, Nin.

Question 45

Write a few sentences about the history of Zadar.

Answer 45

It’s one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in Croatia with origins dating back to pre-Roman times. It became an important Roman colony (Jadera) in the 1st century BC. In the Middle Ages it was a significant centre of Dalmatian trade and culture. Throughout history, it was ruled by Venetians, Austrians and the French before becoming part of modern Croatia. The city was heavily bombed in World War II, but many historical landmarks survived.

Question 46

Since when has the area of present-day Zadar been inhabited?

Answer 46

Since the 4th century BC (early Illyrian settlements)

Question 47

When was Zadar conquered by the Romans?

Answer 47

In the 1st century BC.

Question 48

What is the Church of St. Donatus an important example of?

Answer 48

Dalmatian medieval architecture

Question 49

What is the name of the permanent exhibition of church art in Zadar?

Answer 49

Gold and Silver of Zadar.

Question 50

Which rulers built Zadar’s walls, fortresses and gates?

Answer 50

Romans and Venetians

Question 51

What is Nin famous for?

Answer 51

The smallest cathedral in the world, the Church of the Holy Cross

Question 52

Where was the baptismal font of Duke Višeslav found?

Answer 52

In Nin

Question 53

From what period does the baptismal font of Duke Višeslav date?

Answer 53

Around 800 AD

Question 54

When and where was Šibenik first mentioned?

Answer 54

In 1066, in the charter of King Petar Krešimir IV

Question 55

Where is the largest continental fortress in Dalmatia?

Answer 55

Knin Fortress