Why is Njegoš's former residence in Cetinje known as 'Biljarda'?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Because it had the first billiard table in Montenegro
- Step 1: The building in Cetinje was finished in 1838 and was the home of the ruler. Step 2. It was named after a billiard table that Njegoš had installed, and it is now a museum. Answer: the billiard table. Why not the others: The name has nothing to do with a ball, a printing house or a fountain.
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