HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW SARDINIA?

Quiz travel

by editorial staff

  1. Where is Lake Bidighinzu?
  2. What are the characteristics of the beach of the Island of Budelli?
  3. Where is the cave of Ispignoli?
  4. When did the fallow deer become extinct in Sardinia?
  5. In which year was the Sardinian Autonomous region founded?
  6. Entulzu, Enturzu, Benturzu, Probuddu, Gurturyu, depending on the place, are the names of an animal only present on this island that seriously risk becoming extinct. What is the animal?
  7. When did Eleonora of Arborea die?
  8. Who was the director of the College of Music in Cagliari who had great success with a symphonic poem called 'Sardinia'?
  9. This sport was introduced in Sardinia in 1859 by the Lostia brothers, who were artillery officers. They founded the first sporting society that lasted for a few years. Which sport was it?
  10. Why can the 27th of September be considered as a historical date for sport in Sardinia?
  11. The first olympic gold medal for Sardinia dates back to 1912. The Olympic Games were held in Stockholm and the discipline was gymnastics, where the Italians received the gold medal in the team contest. What was the name of the Sardinian athlete?
  12. What was the name of the first president of Cagliari Football Club, who also founded the brilliant "red-blue" squad in 1920?
  13. One often hears, during a radio commentary of a Cagliari football match, about the wonderful "red-blue" jersey. However, in their debut match they were wearing different colours. What were they?
  14. In the 1930's, the only Sardinian referee ever went to direct a football match in the first division. Can you remember his name?
  15. In the Baunei area on a plateau in the North, you can find a deep karst gulf. What is it called?
  16. When does the Chestnut festival in the community of Aritzo take place?
  17. The most important nourishment of man is also a traditional symbol on the Island. In the evening on the 16th of January in many Sardinian places during the festival of St. Antony, sweet bread is distributed. It is often prepared to absolve a vow. What are the names given to this type of bread?
  18. What is the name of the Sardinian sweet made with flaky pastry and which has cheese inside and honey outside?
  19. In a wonderful three thousand acres forest called Mount Arcosu in the south of Sardinia, an animal, close to becoming extinct has taken refuge. Which one is it?
  20. Where is the nuragic complex of Genna Maria?
  21. Where are the nuraghe of Capichera, the necropolis of Li Muri and the giants' grave of Li Lolghi?
  22. What is the name of the village founded in 1353 by Mariano of Arborea, and which is famous for its castle, the hill, and the forest, all of which have the same name?
  23. The viceroy of Montiglio announced on the 11th of June 1835 the birth of 'The Gulnara', the first steamboat connecting Porto Torres Cagliari with Genova. How long did the steamboat take to complete those journeys?
  24. Tanche and vidazzoni are the words used to describe the manufacturing activity in Sardinia during the feudal period. What do they mean?
  25. What is the name of the man who conducted the brave defense of La Maddalena from the attack of Napoleon troops?
  26. The name of the village where there are still the remainings of Roman baths was Forum Traiani. What is the present name of this village in the Oristano area?
  27. Where is the stony forest of Carucana?
  28. What is the Italian meaning of the word Sa Dom'e'Farra, the famous home-museum in Quartu S.E.?
  29. Where is the museum Bernando De Muro, that is dedicated to the famous tenore who died in 1955?
  30. Who is the writer of "Sardegna come un'infanzia"?
  31. In 1772, Felice De Vincenti, an architect and officer of the Piedimont Corps of Engineers, designed an important religious building in Cagliari. Which one?
  32. Who was the important Sardinian historian who wrote "Storia della Sardegna prima del dominio romano" (History of Sardinia before the Roman Empire")?
  33. What is the name of the sweet of Oristano which is made with flour, almonds, yeast, and sugar, and has the form of a rhomb and is covered with icing?
  34. On which day does the important Festival of the Candlesticks take place in Sassari, during which huge candlesticks are carried by the representatives of the 'gremi'?
  35. Where is the small sanctuary of the Madonna of Boncattu, which was built during the Bizantine period?
  36. What is the animal known in Sardinia as "mangoni" or "gentiarrubia", and which is one of the most protected animals in Sardinia?
  37. What is the Sardinian name of cyst, the shrub hated by shepherds and cattle, but appreciated by the mushroom pickers?
  38. It is a useful evergreen shrub which has a peculiar smell and is used for cooking. The Sardinian name is "zippiri". What is it?
  39. Can you remember the name of the last Spanish viceroy of Sardinia?
  40. Who founded the University of Cagliari on the 31st of October 1620?
  41. Who made the bronze sculpture dedicated to Carlo Felice and placed in Largo Carlo Felice in Cagliari?

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