Quiz: Bahrain

  1. What was the capital?

    • Manama
    • Ashgabat
    • Yaren, the de facto capital
    • Charlotte Amalie
    Answer

    Manama — Capital: Manama.

  2. When was Bahrain founded?

    • 15 August 1971, independence from Britain
    • 6 July 1964, independence from Britain
    • 4 October 1966, independence from Britain
    • 12 July 1979, independence from Britain
    Answer

    15 August 1971, independence from Britain — Founded: 15 August 1971, independence from Britain.

  3. What form of government does Bahrain have?

    • Constitutional monarchy
    • Tynwald parliament with an elected House of Keys; a lieutenant governor represents the Crown
    • Presidential republic; the island is divided, with the north administered by Turkish Cypriots since 1974
    • Military transitional rule since 2021
    Answer

    Constitutional monarchy — Government: Constitutional monarchy.

  4. True or false: Bahrain is a small island kingdom in the Persian Gulf.

    • True
    • False
    Answer

    True — True. Bahrain is a small island kingdom in the Persian Gulf.