STUDENT WORKSHEET 1 WORKSHEET - GENERAL PART Geography - History 1. Cyprus consists of 2 main islands. True or false 2. Cyprus has been an independent state since 1960. True False 3. Cyprus is a lowland with 25% corresponding to the mountainous areas of Troodos. True or false 4. Almost all the cities of Cyprus are located in the mainland far from the coast. True or false 5. The lakes of Cyprus have salt water. True or false 6. Cyprus hosts 3 dominant British bases. True or false 7. The largest community in Cyprus are the Turkish Cypriots. True or false 8. There are recognized minority communities in Cyprus other than Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots. True or false 2 WORKSHEET – GENERAL PART Geography - History 9. Which agreement established the Republic of Cyprus? a. Zurich-London b. Athens - Ankara c. Nicosia 10. Who was the first president of Cyprus? a. Nikos Anastasiadis b. Spyros Kyprianou c. Archbishop Makarios III d. Tasos Papadopoulos 11. What is the northernmost city of Cyprus? a. Paphos b. Kyrenia c. Limassol d. Larnaca 3 WORKSHEET – GENERAL PART Politics - Economy 12. The currency of Cyprus is: a. the Cyprus pound b. the euro c. the sterling 13. The Cypriot Parliament consists of: a. 80 Greek Cypriot MPs b. 30 Turkish Cypriot MPs c. 80 MPs from all communities d. 1 representative from each community 4 WORKSHEET – GENERAL PART Politics - Economy 14. The pension in Cyprus starts at 70 years. True or false 15. Prices in Cyprus are generally higher than the EU average. True False 16. Cyprus is a member of the EU and the eurozone. True or false 17. Most Cypriots do not belong to any religion True or False 18. The Church of Cyprus has great economic and political power in the country's public life. true or false 19. Muslims in Cyprus can only worship mosques in the north and christian churches only in the south. True or false 5 WORKSHEET – GENERAL PART Economy – Religion - Tradition 20. Most of the monasteries of Cyprus are located in the Troodos Mountains True or false 21. 1 April and 1 October are national holidays. True or false 22. The patron saint of Cyprus is St. George. True or false 23. The most important Muslim pilgrimage of Cyprus is Hala Sultan Tekke. True or false 24. The most important fasting periods are Easter Lent and Ramadan for Christians and Muslims respectively True or false 6 WORKSHEET – GENERAL PART Lifestyle 25.Which are the most popular traditional products of Cyprus? Anari Commandaria Coupepia Loukoumades / Honey balls Loukoumi Lundja Susuko Rose (drink) Haloumi Carob honey 7 WORKSHEET – GENERAL PART Lifestyle 26. Cypriots eat more seafood / fish than meat True or false 27. Most Cypriots choose political marriage True or false 28. Family reunions in Cyprus often include second-third relatives True or false 29. Compulsory education in Cyprus lasts for years A.6 B.9 C.11 D.12 30. Cypriots generally speak loudly and exchange kisses and hugs often True or false 8 .