Malta: important cities - Vocabulary quiz
Choose the right word to complete each sentence.
Located on the grand ___, this city lies across from Valletta.
- harbor
- meshes
- walled
One of Malta’s most historically significant cities, Vittoriosa is sometimes called the ___ of Maltese history.
- populated
- cradle
- triumphs
Originally, these cities were the political and cultural center of the country ___ the building of Valletta.
- remain
- throughout
- prior to
The ancient capital of the country Mdina is a ___ city with a population of less than 300.
- walled
- unvisited
- cradle
Originally known as Birgu, its name was changed to Vittoriosa to reflect its victorious ___ in the area’s history.
- settled
- role
- cradle
It is estimated that Mdina was first ___ in 700 BC, making it the oldest city on the island.
- unvisited
- harbor
- settled
Senglea is a small city and Malta’s most heavily ___.
- populated
- throughout
- harbor
Today they ___ important harbor towns and icons of the area’s history.
- historically
- remain
- throughout
Largely unvisited by tourists, they also offer a ___ at everyday life in Malta.
- settled
- remain
- glimpse
The city has preserved its artistic legacy with remarkable architecture and sculptures located ___.
- throughout
- historically
- surrounding
Mdina is one of many artistic and architectural ___ located in Malta.
- role
- triumphs
- glimpse
Modern life ___ with tradition in this European country.
- triumphs
- remarkable
- meshes