What does the Albanian name for the country, Shqipëri, mean in popular tradition?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Land of the Eagles, linked to the flag
- Step 1: The name Shqipëri is linked with the word shqiponjë (eagle). Step 2. This is the popular understanding, although scholars discuss the origin. Answer: Land of the Eagles. Why not the others: The flag shows an eagle, not a lion, and the other meanings are not the popular one.
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