Nicosia, Cyprus, is the last divided capital city in the world — split by a UN Buffer Zone since the Turkish invasion of 1974. This quiz covers 50 questions about the island's ancient civilizations, its modern political division, Cypriot cuisine from halloumi to commandaria wine, and the mythical birthplace of Aphrodite.
Each round presents 10 randomized multiple-choice questions drawn from a pool of 50, so every playthrough is different. You get instant feedback with explanations after each answer, plus a shareable score at the end.
You'll explore Cyprus's division between the Greek Cypriot south and Turkish Cypriot north, its ancient history stretching back over 10,000 years, the legend of Aphrodite rising from the sea at Petra tou Romiou, its famous halloumi cheese and commandaria wine, and the Troodos Mountains that form the island's spine.
Cyprus was divided in 1974 when Turkey invaded the northern part of the island in response to a Greek military junta-backed coup that sought to annex Cyprus to Greece (enosis). The island has been split ever since, with the Republic of Cyprus in the south and the self-declared Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus in the north, separated by a UN Buffer Zone known as the Green Line.
The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus declared independence in 1983, but it is recognized only by Turkey. The rest of the international community considers it occupied territory of the Republic of Cyprus. Northern Cyprus has its own government, currency, and borders, but its lack of recognition limits international trade and travel.
According to Greek mythology, Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty, rose from the sea foam near Petra tou Romiou (Rock of the Greek), a dramatic coastal rock formation on the southwestern shore of Cyprus. The site remains one of the island's most popular tourist attractions and is steeped in romantic legend.
Last updated: March 2026