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1. During Brexit, majority of Gibraltar residents voted to remain in the EU.

  1. True
  2. False
Correct answer: True
Explanation: Despite the overwhelming vote to remain, Gibraltar left the EU along with the UK following Brexit.

2. In the 2002, Gibraltar held a referendum on joining the Spain. What percentage of Gibraltar’s population voted to remain British rather than become Spanish?

  1. 64
  2. 99
  3. 88
  4. 84
Correct answer: 99
Explanation: In the 2002 referendum, 99% of Gibraltarians voted against shared British-Spanish sovereignty.

3. Which of these languages are officially used in Gibraltar?

  1. Spanish
  2. English
  3. Arabic
  4. French
Correct answers: Spanish, English
Explanation: English is the official language, while Spanish is also widely spoken.

4. Gibraltar was ceded to Great Britain by which country under the Treaty of Utrecht in 1713?

  1. Portugal
  2. Spain
  3. France
  4. Netherlands
Correct answer: Spain
Explanation: Spain ceded Gibraltar to Britain under the Treaty of Utrecht following the War of Spanish Succession.

5. Gibraltar is a British Overseas Territory located on the southern coast of which peninsula?

  1. Iberian Peninsula
  2. Italian Peninsula
  3. Balkan Peninsula
  4. Scandinavian Peninsula
Correct answer: Iberian Peninsula
Explanation: Gibraltar is located on the southern coast of the Iberian Peninsula

6. The Rock of Gibraltar is home to Europe's only wild population of which animal?

  1. Lynx
  2. Brown bears
  3. Barbary macaques
  4. Wild boars
Correct answer: Barbary macaques
Explanation: The Rock of Gibraltar is home to Europe's only wild population of Barbary macaques (Macaca sylvanus).

7. Gibraltar became a British territory during which war?

  1. Napoleonic Wars
  2. War of Spanish Succession
  3. World War I
  4. Seven Years' War
Correct answer: War of Spanish Succession
Explanation: Gibraltar was captured by Anglo-Dutch forces in 1704 during the War of Spanish Succession.

8. What is the approximate area of Gibraltar in square kilometers?

  1. 6.8
  2. 0.68
  3. 68
  4. 680
Correct answer: 6.8
Explanation: Gibraltar covers just 6.8 square kilometers, making it one of the smallest territories in the world.

9. Which of these are notable landmarks in Gibraltar?

  1. Great Siege Tunnels
  2. Eiffel Tower
  3. St. Michael's Cave
  4. Europa Point
Correct answers: Great Siege Tunnels, St. Michael's Cave, Europa Point
Explanation: St. Michael's Cave, Great Siege Tunnels, and Europa Point are all famous Gibraltar landmarks. The Eiffel Tower is in Paris.

10. Gibraltar is nicknamed "The Rock."

  1. True
  2. False
Correct answer: True
Explanation: Gibraltar is commonly known as "The Rock" due to the Rock of Gibraltar, a monolithic limestone promontory.

11. The population of Gibraltar is approximately ____.

  1. 350,000
  2. 35,000
  3. 3,500,000
  4. 3,500
Correct answer: 35,000
Explanation: Gibraltar has a population of approximately 35,000 people in a very small area of about 6.8 square kilometers.

12. The highest point of the Rock of Gibraltar reaches approximately ____ meters above sea level.

  1. 826
  2. 426
  3. 1,026
  4. 226
Correct answer: 426
Explanation: The Rock of Gibraltar's peak stands at 426 meters (1,398 feet) above sea level.

13. The currency used in Gibraltar is the ____.

  1. Gibraltar pound
  2. Euro
  3. Spanish peseta
  4. British pound
Correct answer: Gibraltar pound
Explanation: Gibraltar uses the Gibraltar pound, which is pegged at parity with the British pound sterling.

14. Gibraltar has its own national football team that competes in UEFA competitions.

  1. True
  2. False
Correct answer: True
Explanation: Gibraltar was accepted as a full UEFA member in 2013 and its national team competes in European competitions.

15. Gibraltar experiences a ____ climate with mild, wet winters and warm, dry summers.

  1. Arctic
  2. Tropical
  3. Mediterranean
  4. Temperate
Correct answer: Mediterranean
Explanation: Gibraltar has a Mediterranean climate typical of the region.

16. Gibraltar has no natural source of fresh water and relies on desalination plants.

  1. False
  2. True
Correct answer: True
Explanation: Gibraltar has limited natural water sources and depends heavily on seawater desalination and rainwater collection.

17. Gibraltar's police force is called the Royal Gibraltar Police.

  1. False
  2. True
Correct answer: True
Explanation: The Royal Gibraltar Police (RGP) is the territory's civilian police force.

18. The Great Siege of Gibraltar lasted from 1779 to 1783, with British forces defending against which countries?

  1. France and Italy
  2. Spain and Portugal
  3. Morocco and Spain
  4. Spain and France
Correct answer: Spain and France
Explanation: During the Great Siege, British and Dutch forces defended Gibraltar against a combined Spanish and French assault.

19. The ____ Pillars of Hercules refer to the promontories on either side of the Strait of Gibraltar.

  1. Five
  2. Three
  3. Four
  4. Two
Correct answer: Two
Explanation: The Two Pillars of Hercules are Gibraltar (European side) and Jebel Musa or Monte Hacho (African side).

20. Gibraltar Day, the national day of Gibraltar, is celebrated on which date?

  1. November 5
  2. July 4
  3. April 23
  4. September 10
Correct answer: September 10
Explanation: Gibraltar Day is celebrated on September 10, commemorating the 1967 sovereignty referendum.

21. Which of these are gates in Gibraltar's historic fortification walls?

  1. Casemates Gate
  2. Southport Gate
  3. Watergate
  4. Landport Gate
Correct answers: Southport Gate, Landport Gate
Explanation: Landport Gate and Southport Gate are historic gates in Gibraltar's fortifications. Casemates Gate doesn't exist, and Watergate is not a Gibraltar gate.

22. Gibraltar's airport runway famously crosses which major thoroughfare?

  1. Winston Churchill Avenue
  2. Devil's Tower Road
  3. Main Street
  4. Europa Road
Correct answer: Winston Churchill Avenue
Explanation: The runway at Gibraltar International Airport crosses Winston Churchill Avenue, requiring traffic barriers when planes land or take off.

23. Which of these industries are significant to Gibraltar's economy?

  1. Coffee production
  2. Financial services
  3. Online gambling
  4. Ship refueling
Correct answers: Financial services, Online gambling, Ship refueling
Explanation: Gibraltar has major online gambling, financial services, and maritime bunkering sectors. It does not produce coffee.

24. What percentage of Gibraltar is covered by a nature reserve protecting its wildlife and landscape?

  1. Over 10%
  2. Over 70%
  3. Over 90%
  4. Over 40%
Correct answer: Over 40%
Explanation: More than 40% of Gibraltar's land area is designated as the Upper Rock Nature Reserve.

25. Gibraltar uses the internet country code top-level domain (ccTLD) .gi

  1. False
  2. True
Correct answer: True
Explanation: Gibraltar's official country code for internet domains is .gi

26. During World War II, most of Gibraltar's civilian population was evacuated to which locations?

  1. Morocco
  2. Jamaica
  3. Australia
  4. United Kingdom
Correct answers: Jamaica, United Kingdom
Explanation: Most Gibraltarian civilians were evacuated to the UK, Morocco, and Jamaica during WWII for their safety.

27. What is the local English dialect spoken in Gibraltar called?

  1. Gibraltish
  2. Yanito
  3. Rock English
  4. Llanito
Correct answer: Llanito
Explanation: Llanito is the local vernacular that blends Andalusian Spanish and British English.

28. The strait of Gibraltar is a narrow strait connecting the _____ Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea.

  1. Indian
  2. Pasific
  3. Arctic
  4. Atlantic
Correct answer: Atlantic
Explanation: The Strait of Gibraltar connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea.

29. In ____, Spain formally ceded Gibraltar to Great Britain under the Treaty of Utrecht.

  1. 1813
  2. 1713
  3. 1613
  4. 1913
Correct answer: 1713
Explanation: The Treaty of Utrecht in 1713 formalized British sovereignty over Gibraltar following the War of Spanish Succession.

30. In 1704, Gibraltar was captured by Anglo-Dutch forces under the command of which admiral?

  1. Admiral John Jellicoe
  2. Admiral Horatio Nelson
  3. Admiral Francis Drake
  4. Admiral Sir George Rooke
Correct answer: Admiral Sir George Rooke
Explanation: Admiral Sir George Rooke led the Anglo-Dutch fleet that captured Gibraltar on August 4, 1704.

31. Calentita is a traditional Gibraltarian dish made primarily from ____.

  1. Wheat flour
  2. Rice flour
  3. Corn flour
  4. Chickpea flour
Correct answer: Chickpea flour
Explanation: Calentita is a popular local dish similar to farinata, made from chickpea flour, water, olive oil, and salt.

32. In ____, a new Gibraltar Constitution came into force, granting greater autonomy to the territory.

  1. 1979
  2. 1969
  3. 1959
  4. 1989
Correct answer: 1969
Explanation: The 1969 Constitution granted Gibraltar significant self-governance, though the UK retained responsibility for defense and foreign affairs.

33. In 1830, Gibraltar officially became a ____ Colony.

  1. Royal
  2. British
  3. Crown
  4. Imperial
Correct answer: Crown
Explanation: In 1830, Gibraltar was formally declared a Crown Colony, cementing its status within the British Empire.

34. Gibraltar shares its only land border with which country?

  1. Morocco
  2. Portugal
  3. Spain
  4. France
Correct answer: Spain
Explanation: Gibraltar shares its only land border with Spain.

35. In 1942, most of Gibraltar's civilian population had been evacuated due to World War II.

  1. False
  2. True
Correct answer: True
Explanation: By 1942, approximately 16,000 civilians had been evacuated from Gibraltar to ensure their safety during WWII.

36. In 2002, Gibraltarians rejected a proposal for joint British-Spanish sovereignty.

  1. False
  2. True
Correct answer: True
Explanation: In November 2002, 98.97% voted against the shared sovereignty proposal in a referendum.

37. In 1704, the capture of Gibraltar occurred during which month?

  1. August
  2. October
  3. June
  4. December
Correct answer: August
Explanation: Gibraltar was captured on August 4, 1704, during the War of Spanish Succession.

38. In which year did Gibraltar join UEFA, allowing its football team to compete in European competitions?

  1. 2016
  2. 2008
  3. 2010
  4. 2013
Correct answer: 2013
Explanation: Gibraltar was accepted as UEFA's 54th member association in May 2013 after years of Spanish opposition.

39. In ____, the first elections under Gibraltar's new constitution were held, marking a step toward self-governance.

  1. 1945
  2. 1965
  3. 1935
  4. 1955
Correct answer: 1945
Explanation: The first Legislative Council elections under the 1945 Constitution took place, beginning Gibraltar's path to greater autonomy.

40. In 2006, Gibraltar, Spain, and the UK signed the ____ Agreement to improve cooperation.

  1. Córdoba
  2. Gibraltar
  3. Seville
  4. Madrid
Correct answer: Córdoba
Explanation: The Córdoba Agreement of 2006 established cooperation on issues like telecommunications, pensions, and the airport.

41. In 1936-1939, during the Spanish Civil War, Gibraltar served as a refuge for Spanish civilians fleeing the conflict.

  1. False
  2. True
Correct answer: True
Explanation: Gibraltar provided sanctuary to Spanish refugees during the Spanish Civil War, despite its policy of neutrality.

42. In 1462, Gibraltar was captured by Spanish forces from which power?

  1. Genoa
  2. Portugal
  3. Morocco
  4. Emirate of Granada
Correct answer: Emirate of Granada
Explanation: In 1462, Spanish forces took Gibraltar from the Moorish Emirate of Granada during the Reconquista.

43. In 1779, the Great Siege of Gibraltar began with forces from which countries attempting to recapture the territory?

  1. Portugal
  2. France
  3. Netherlands
  4. Spain
Correct answers: France, Spain
Explanation: Spain and France laid siege to Gibraltar from 1779-1783 during the American Revolutionary War. Portugal and Netherlands were not involved.

44. In 1985, which major border crossing reopened after being closed for 16 years?

  1. Spain-Gibraltar border
  2. Morocco-Gibraltar ferry
  3. Gibraltar airport
  4. Naval dockyard
Correct answer: Spain-Gibraltar border
Explanation: The land border between Spain and Gibraltar reopened fully in February 1985 after Spain closed it in 1969.

45. In 1967, Gibraltar held a sovereignty referendum where approximately ____% voted to remain British.

  1. 75
  2. 99
  3. 85
  4. 95
Correct answer: 99
Explanation: In the 1967 referendum, 99.64% of Gibraltarians voted to remain under British sovereignty rather than pass to Spain.

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