Which historic region lies inside the Carpathian arc and includes Cluj-Napoca, Sibiu and Brașov?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Transylvania, a plateau surrounded by mountains
- Step 1: The name Transylvania means land beyond the forest. Step 2. It has been part of Romania since 1918. Answer: Transylvania, a plateau surrounded by mountains. Why not the others: Moldavia, Wallachia and Dobruja lie outside the Carpathian arc.
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