Hermitage Quiz: Trivia Questions and Answers

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Hermitage Quiz: Trivia Questions and Answers
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Free online printable quiz with multiple-choice questions (MCQ) without registration.

The State Hermitage Museum holds one of the largest art collections in the world. Located in the beautiful Winter Palace it attracts millions of tourists yearly. 

The Hermitage quiz consists of several interesting questions about the history and collection of the museum. 

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1. Whose collection was the basis for the museum?

Catherine the Second

2. How many pieces of art are there in the museum’s collection?

About three million

3. Who developed the project of the Hermitage building?

Felten

4. When was the Hermitage founded?

1764

5. Whose paintings did Catherine's collection mostly consist of?

The Baron Crozat’s Collection

6. When was the Hermitage opened to the public?

1852

7. Who is the architect of the Hermitage Theatre?

Quarenghi

8. In what Russian city the Hermitage does not have a representative office?

Amsterdam

9. Which animals are official employees of the museum?

Cats

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