KING CAROL I OF ROMANIA

King Carol I  (1839-1914) was a Romanian ruler of Prussian descent, born into Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen family. In 1866 he became Ruling Prince of Romania, and in 1881 he was crowned King of Romania. He ruled 48 years, the longest reign in the history of the country. He achieved the independence of Romania in 1878, built the Peles Castle and contributed to the modernization of Romania. In 1867 he was elected honorary member of the Romanian Academy, and between 1879 and 1914 he hold the position of honorary chairman the same institution.

1. Name Carol´s reigning years :

a. 1866-1914

b. 1881-1913

c. 1859-1910

2. Of what descent was Carol I:

a. Russian

b. Prussian

c. English

3.Carol I was king of:

a. Romania

b. France

c. Bulgaria

By Prof. Vasile Ciubotaru