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Quiz: Bangladesh

  1. What was the capital?

    • Dhaka
    • Honiara
    • Mbabane
    • London
    Answer

    Dhaka — Capital: Dhaka.

  2. When was Bangladesh founded?

    • 26 March 1971, independence declared from Pakistan; secured by December 1971
    • 17 August 1945, independence proclaimed; Dutch recognition in 1949
    • 31 August 1991, independence declared as the Soviet Union dissolved
    • 28 November 1912, independence proclaimed at Vlorë as Ottoman rule collapsed
    Answer

    26 March 1971, independence declared from Pakistan; secured by December 1971 — Founded: 26 March 1971, independence declared from Pakistan; secured by December 1971.

  3. What form of government does Bangladesh have?

    • Parliamentary republic
    • Federal parliamentary republic with a rotating three member presidency
    • Presidential republic under authoritarian one man rule
    • Single party communist state
    Answer

    Parliamentary republic — Government: Parliamentary republic.

  4. True or false: Bangladesh is a densely populated country on the Bay of Bengal, home to most of the world's Bengali speakers.

    • True
    • False
    Answer

    True — True. Bangladesh is a densely populated country on the Bay of Bengal, home to most of the world's Bengali speakers.