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Sarajevo functions as the capital city of Bosnia and Herzegovina, serving as its principal political, financial, and cultural nexus.
Answer: True
Sarajevo is indeed the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina and functions as its primary center for political, financial, and cultural activities.
The appellation "Jerusalem of Europe" applied to Sarajevo primarily signifies its historical religious and cultural diversity, rather than isolation.
Answer: True
The nickname "Jerusalem of Europe" is attributed to Sarajevo due to its historical religious and cultural diversity, reflecting the coexistence of multiple faiths, not its isolation.
The etymology of "Sarajevo" is derived from the Slavic word 'saraj,' meaning 'palace.'
Answer: False
The name "Sarajevo" originates from the Turkish word "saray" (meaning palace, derived from Persian), combined with the Slavic suffix "-evo," indicating "place of the palace."
Sarajevo is situated in a valley surrounded by the Dinaric Alps, encompassing five major mountains.
Answer: True
The city of Sarajevo is geographically located in a valley within the Dinaric Alps, bordered by several mountains.
Sarajevo's climate is classified as arid, characterized by minimal annual precipitation.
Answer: False
Sarajevo experiences an oceanic climate bordering on humid continental, with precipitation distributed relatively evenly throughout the year, not an arid climate.
The City of Sarajevo is comprised of five administrative municipalities.
Answer: False
The City of Sarajevo is officially composed of four administrative municipalities: Centar, Novi Grad, Novo Sarajevo, and Stari Grad.
The Sarajevo City Council is vested with the authority to enact legislation for the entirety of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Answer: False
The Sarajevo City Council functions as the legislative body for the city of Sarajevo, not for the entire country of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
What is Sarajevo's primary role and function within Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Answer: The capital and largest city, serving as the political, financial, social, and cultural center.
Sarajevo functions as the capital and largest city of Bosnia and Herzegovina, acting as the central hub for political, financial, social, and cultural activities.
The nickname "Jerusalem of Europe" for Sarajevo primarily refers to what characteristic?
Answer: Its historical religious and cultural diversity, with multiple faiths coexisting.
The appellation "Jerusalem of Europe" is attributed to Sarajevo due to its historical religious and cultural diversity, reflecting the coexistence of multiple faiths.
The name "Sarajevo" is derived from which combination of words?
Answer: Turkish 'SARAY' (palace) + Slavic '-evo' (place)
The name "Sarajevo" is etymologically linked to the Turkish word "saray" (palace) and the Slavic suffix "-evo" (place).
Which geographical feature is most prominent in the landscape surrounding Sarajevo?
Answer: The Dinaric Alps mountain range.
The Dinaric Alps mountain range is the most prominent geographical feature surrounding Sarajevo, situated within which the city lies in a valley.
Which of the following is NOT one of the four main municipalities constituting the City of Sarajevo?
Answer: Ilidža (Ilija)
The four main municipalities of Sarajevo are Centar, Novi Grad, Novo Sarajevo, and Stari Grad. Ilidža is a separate municipality, though part of the Sarajevo Canton.
Which river flows through the city of Sarajevo?
Answer: The Miljacka River
The Miljacka River flows through the urban center of Sarajevo.
What is the primary function of the Sarajevo City Council (Gradsko vijeće)?
Answer: To serve as the legislative branch of the city government.
The Sarajevo City Council functions as the legislative authority responsible for the governance and administration of the city.
Which of the following mountains is NOT listed as one of the five major mountains surrounding Sarajevo?
Answer: Vlašić
The five major mountains surrounding Sarajevo are Jahorina, Bjelašnica, Igman, Trebević, and Treskavica. Vlašić is located elsewhere in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
What does the Sarajevo City Council statute require regarding its membership composition?
Answer: Representation from each constituent people and 'Others' is required.
The statute governing the Sarajevo City Council mandates representation from each of the constituent peoples of Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as from 'Others'.
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo is widely recognized as the event that precipitated the outbreak of World War I.
Answer: True
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo on June 28, 1914, is considered the immediate catalyst for the commencement of World War I.
The Siege of Sarajevo during the Bosnian War was the shortest capital city siege in modern history, lasting only a few months.
Answer: False
The Siege of Sarajevo was the longest siege of a capital city in modern history, enduring for 1,425 days.
The Dayton Agreement resulted in the unification of Sarajevo's municipalities under a singular administrative structure.
Answer: False
The Dayton Agreement led to significant administrative changes and divisions within Sarajevo, rather than unification under a single structure.
The Austro-Hungarian period facilitated significant modernization in Sarajevo, marked by the introduction of advanced infrastructure.
Answer: True
During the Austro-Hungarian era, Sarajevo underwent substantial modernization, including the implementation of advanced infrastructure such as tramways.
During World War II, Sarajevo's Jewish population largely escaped persecution, with the majority surviving the conflict.
Answer: False
The majority of Sarajevo's Jewish population was deported to concentration camps by the Nazis and Ustaše during World War II, resulting in widespread mortality.
The "Resolution of Sarajevo Muslims" in 1941 condemned the actions of the Ustaše against Serbs and advocated for citizen security.
Answer: True
The Resolution of Sarajevo Muslims issued in 1941 denounced the genocide of Serbs and called for security for all citizens, distinguishing between perpetrators and the general Bosniak population.
Which historical event, occurring in Sarajevo on June 28, 1914, is recognized as a major catalyst for World War I?
Answer: The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria and his wife in Sarajevo on June 28, 1914, is widely considered the event that triggered the outbreak of World War I.
How long did the Siege of Sarajevo, the longest in modern history, endure?
Answer: Exactly 1,425 days
The Siege of Sarajevo, recognized as the longest siege of a capital city in modern history, lasted for 1,425 days.
What was the fate of the majority of Sarajevo's Jewish population during World War II?
Answer: They were deported to concentration camps by the Nazis and Ustaše.
During World War II, the majority of Sarajevo's Jewish population faced deportation to concentration camps, leading to their near annihilation.
The "Resolution of Sarajevo Muslims" signed in 1941 primarily addressed which issue?
Answer: Condemning the genocide of Serbs and seeking security for all citizens.
The 1941 "Resolution of Sarajevo Muslims" condemned the ongoing genocide of Serbs and called for security measures for all citizens.
What historical significance does Sarajevo's tram system hold?
Answer: It represents the oldest form of public transport in the city, with early electrification.
Sarajevo's electric tram system, operational since 1884 and electrified in 1895, holds historical significance as one of the earliest forms of public transportation in Europe.
What is the primary purpose of the Sarajevo Tunnel (Tunnel of Hope)?
Answer: To provide a vital underground connection for the besieged city during the Bosnian War.
The Sarajevo Tunnel, also known as the Tunnel of Hope, served as a crucial underground passage for supplies and personnel during the Bosnian War, connecting the besieged city to the outside.
What was the "Sarajevo Tunnel" also referred to as during the Bosnian War?
Answer: The Tunnel of Hope
The Sarajevo Tunnel, constructed during the Bosnian War, was widely known as the "Tunnel of Hope" due to its vital role in supplying the besieged city.
What distinguished Sarajevo's tram system compared to other European cities in the late 19th century?
Answer: It was the first full-time electric tram line in Europe.
Sarajevo's electric tram system, operational in 1895, was the first full-time electric tram line in Europe, showcasing early adoption of modern public transit technology.
What is the historical significance of the Sarajevo Tunnel, also known as the Tunnel of Hope?
Answer: It served as a crucial supply route and connection for the besieged city during the war.
The Sarajevo Tunnel, or Tunnel of Hope, was historically significant as a vital underground route that sustained the besieged city during the Bosnian War.
Lonely Planet recommended Sarajevo as one of the top ten cities to visit globally in its 2010 travel guide.
Answer: True
The travel guide series Lonely Planet included Sarajevo among its top ten cities to visit worldwide in 2010.
Sarajevo's architectural landscape exclusively features traditional Ottoman designs.
Answer: False
Sarajevo's architecture is a synthesis of various influences, including Ottoman, Austro-Hungarian (Secession, Moorish Revival), and post-war styles, not solely Ottoman.
The Sarajevo Haggadah is a relatively recent document, originating in the 20th century.
Answer: False
The Sarajevo Haggadah is a medieval illuminated manuscript, dating back to approximately 1350, not the 20th century.
The "Sarajevo school of pop rock" refers to a musical movement that commenced subsequent to the conclusion of the Bosnian War.
Answer: False
The "Sarajevo school of pop rock" flourished between 1961 and 1991, predating the end of the Bosnian War.
The "New Primitives" was a cultural movement in Sarajevo primarily focused on classical music composition.
Answer: False
The "New Primitives" was an urban post-punk subculture associated with bands like Zabranjeno Pušenje and media projects, not classical music composition.
Sevdalinka is a traditional Bosnian music genre for which Sarajevo served as a significant cultural center.
Answer: True
Sarajevo was a pivotal center for the development and popularization of Sevdalinka, a traditional Bosnian music genre.
The Sarajevo Film Festival, established in 1995 during the Bosnian War, is now recognized as the largest film festival in Southeast Europe.
Answer: True
Founded in 1995 amidst the Bosnian War, the Sarajevo Film Festival has grown to become the most significant film event in Southeast Europe.
What distinction did Lonely Planet bestow upon Sarajevo in its 2010 recommendations?
Answer: Included as one of the top ten cities to visit worldwide.
Lonely Planet recommended Sarajevo as one of the top ten cities to visit globally in 2010, also ranking it as the 43rd best city overall.
Sarajevo's architectural landscape is characterized by a mix of influences from which historical periods?
Answer: Ottoman, Austro-Hungarian, and post-war periods.
The architecture of Sarajevo reflects its layered history, featuring styles from the Ottoman era, the Austro-Hungarian period, and subsequent post-war developments.
What is the historical significance of the Sarajevo Haggadah?
Answer: It's a medieval illuminated manuscript, the oldest Sephardic Jewish document of its kind.
The Sarajevo Haggadah is a significant medieval illuminated manuscript, recognized as the oldest Sephardic Jewish document of its kind, originating around 1350.
The "Sarajevo school of pop rock" is noted for its influence during which time period?
Answer: 1961-1991
The "Sarajevo school of pop rock" exerted its primary influence and development during the period from 1961 to 1991.
Which of the following is NOT typically associated with the "New Primitives" subculture in Sarajevo?
Answer: Traditional Sevdalinka music performances
The "New Primitives" subculture was characterized by urban post-punk aesthetics and associated media projects, not traditional Sevdalinka music.
The Sarajevo Film Festival, established in 1995, is recognized as the most significant film event in which region?
Answer: The Balkans and Southeast Europe
The Sarajevo Film Festival is regarded as the most significant film event within the region of the Balkans and Southeast Europe.
The Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque and Clock Tower are significant landmarks primarily from which historical era?
Answer: The Ottoman era
The Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque and Clock Tower are prominent landmarks dating back to the Ottoman era, reflecting the significant architectural contributions of that period.
The War Childhood Museum, which received the Council of Europe Museum Prize in 2018, focuses on what?
Answer: The experiences of children during the war.
The War Childhood Museum documents and preserves the personal accounts and belongings of individuals who experienced childhood during the war, offering insights into their resilience.
What is the significance of the Old Jewish Cemetery in Sarajevo?
Answer: It is a nearly 500-year-old complex, recognized as a UNESCO tentative monument.
The Old Jewish Cemetery in Sarajevo is a historically significant site, dating back nearly 500 years and recognized as a UNESCO tentative monument, reflecting the city's long multicultural history.
The "Sarajevo school of pop rock" is credited with pioneering which musical development in the region?
Answer: The regional rock and roll movement.
The "Sarajevo school of pop rock" was instrumental in pioneering and shaping the regional rock and roll music scene in Yugoslavia.
The Alija Izetbegović Museum commemorates the legacy of whom?
Answer: The first president of the Presidency of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The Alija Izetbegović Museum is dedicated to preserving and commemorating the legacy and contributions of Alija Izetbegović, the first president of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
What is the MESS International Theatre Festival known for?
Answer: Being the oldest continuously operating theatre festival in the Balkans.
The MESS International Theatre Festival is recognized as the oldest continuously operating theatre festival within the Balkan region.
The Sarajevo school of pop rock produced influential bands such as Indexi and which other prominent group?
Answer: Bijelo Dugme
The "Sarajevo school of pop rock" was notable for producing influential bands, including Indexi and Bijelo Dugme.
Which of these best describes the Sarajevo Haggadah's origin?
Answer: Originating from Barcelona, Spain, around 1350.
The Sarajevo Haggadah originated in Barcelona, Spain, around the year 1350, and is a significant medieval Sephardic Jewish manuscript.
What is the main characteristic of the "Sarajevo school of pop rock"?
Answer: Its pioneering role in the regional rock and roll scene.
The "Sarajevo school of pop rock" is distinguished by its pioneering contributions to the regional rock and roll music landscape.
The "New Primitives" subculture emerged in Sarajevo in the early 1980s and was characterized by what?
Answer: An urban post-punk style and associated media.
The "New Primitives" subculture, emerging in Sarajevo in the early 1980s, was defined by its urban post-punk style and related media projects.
In 1981, Sarajevo's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita was substantially lower than the Yugoslavian average.
Answer: False
In 1981, Sarajevo's GDP per capita was 133% of the Yugoslav average, indicating a strong economic standing, not a lower one.
The Sarajevo Canton is characterized as the weakest economic region in Bosnia and Herzegovina, contributing minimally to the national GDP.
Answer: False
The Sarajevo Canton is the strongest economic region in Bosnia and Herzegovina, generating nearly 25% of the national GDP.
According to 2019 data, Croatia was the principal source of imported goods into Sarajevo.
Answer: True
In 2019, Croatia represented the largest source of imported goods into Sarajevo, accounting for 20.95% of all imports.
The Sarajevo cable car, originally constructed for the 1984 Olympics, was demolished and has not been subsequently rebuilt.
Answer: False
The Sarajevo cable car, a landmark from the 1984 Winter Olympics, was rebuilt and reopened in 2018, connecting the city center to Mount Trebević.
Key contemporary industries in Sarajevo encompass automobiles, communication equipment, and furniture manufacturing.
Answer: True
Modern industrial activities in Sarajevo include the manufacturing of automobiles, communication equipment, and furniture, among other sectors.
What was Sarajevo's relative economic standing within Yugoslavia in 1981, based on GDP per capita?
Answer: Considerably above the Yugoslav average.
In 1981, Sarajevo's GDP per capita was 133% of the Yugoslav average, indicating a strong economic position within the former federation.
According to 2019 data, which country was the primary destination for Sarajevo's exports?
Answer: Germany
In 2019, Germany was the principal destination for Sarajevo's exports, representing 20.55% of the total.
Which two major football clubs are based in Sarajevo?
Answer: FK Sarajevo and FK Željezničar Sarajevo
The two prominent football clubs based in Sarajevo are FK Sarajevo and FK Željezničar Sarajevo.
Which of the following modern skyscrapers is mentioned as having once been the tallest in former Yugoslavia?
Answer: Avaz Twist Tower
The Avaz Twist Tower is noted as having once been the tallest skyscraper in the territory of former Yugoslavia.
The "Giro di Sarajevo" is an annual event primarily focused on what activity?
Answer: A cycling event.
The "Giro di Sarajevo" is an annual cycling event that takes place in the city, promoting cycling as a recreational activity.
The Sarajevo Canton's economy is notable for generating what portion of Bosnia and Herzegovina's GDP?
Answer: Almost 25%
The Sarajevo Canton is a significant economic contributor, generating approximately 25% of Bosnia and Herzegovina's Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
Which of these cities was Sarajevo's main export partner in 2019?
Answer: Germany
In 2019, Germany was the primary destination for Sarajevo's exports, accounting for 20.55% of the total.
The Sarajevo cable car, reopened in 2018, connects the city center to which mountain?
Answer: Trebević
The reopened Sarajevo cable car connects the city center to Mount Trebević, offering scenic views and access to recreational areas.
Sarajevo was the host city for the Summer Olympic Games in 1984.
Answer: False
Sarajevo hosted the XIV Winter Olympics in 1984; it did not host the Summer Games.
The "Sarajevo Roses" are memorials created by filling the scars left by mortar shell explosions during the siege with concrete.
Answer: False
The "Sarajevo Roses" are memorials formed by filling mortar shell scars with red resin, not concrete, to commemorate the victims of the Siege of Sarajevo.
The mountains Jahorina, Trebević, Igman, and Bjelašnica are collectively designated as the "Olympic Mountains" due to their integral role in the 1984 Winter Games.
Answer: True
These mountains served as venues for various sports during the 1984 Winter Olympics held in Sarajevo, earning them the collective designation "Olympic Mountains."
Jure Franko secured a gold medal for Yugoslavia in the 1984 Winter Olympics held in Sarajevo.
Answer: False
Jure Franko won a silver medal in the giant slalom for Yugoslavia at the 1984 Sarajevo Winter Olympics, not a gold medal.
The original Olympic luge and bobsled tracks near Sarajevo remain in pristine condition and are actively utilized for international competitions.
Answer: False
The Olympic luge and bobsled tracks sustained damage during the war and are currently undergoing repair efforts, rather than being in pristine condition for competitions.
What major international event did Sarajevo successfully host in 1984?
Answer: The XIV Winter Olympics.
Sarajevo hosted the XIV Winter Olympics in 1984, marking a significant event in the city's modern history.
What do the "Sarajevo Roses" memorialize?
Answer: The victims killed during the Siege of Sarajevo, marked by mortar scars filled with red resin.
The "Sarajevo Roses" are memorials that commemorate the victims of the Siege of Sarajevo, created by filling mortar scars with red resin.
What medal did Yugoslavian skier Jure Franko win at the 1984 Sarajevo Winter Olympics?
Answer: Silver medal in the giant slalom.
Yugoslavian skier Jure Franko achieved a significant accomplishment by winning a silver medal in the giant slalom at the 1984 Sarajevo Winter Olympics.
What is the current state of the Olympic luge and bobsled tracks near Sarajevo?
Answer: They were damaged during the war and are currently being repaired.
The Olympic luge and bobsled tracks near Sarajevo were damaged during the Bosnian War and are presently undergoing repair and restoration efforts.
What does the "Sarajevo Red Line" memorial event symbolize?
Answer: The 11,541 victims killed during the Siege of Sarajevo.
The "Sarajevo Red Line" memorial event symbolizes the 11,541 victims who lost their lives during the Siege of Sarajevo, often represented by empty chairs.
The "Sarajevo Roses" are created by filling mortar scars with what substance?
Answer: Red resin
The "Sarajevo Roses" are formed by filling the scars left by mortar shell explosions with red resin, creating a visual memorial.