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Quiz: Dominican Republic

  1. What was the capital?

    • Santo Domingo, the oldest European city in the Americas
    • London
    • Nairobi
    • Banjul
    Answer

    Santo Domingo, the oldest European city in the Americas — Capital: Santo Domingo, the oldest European city in the Americas.

  2. When was Dominican Republic founded?

    • 27 February 1844, independence declared from Haiti
    • 15 August 1948, the Republic of Korea proclaimed
    • 6 December 1917, independence declared from Russia
    • 30 June 1960, independence from Belgium
    Answer

    27 February 1844, independence declared from Haiti — Founded: 27 February 1844, independence declared from Haiti.

  3. What form of government does Dominican Republic have?

    • Presidential republic
    • Single party communist state under the Kim dynasty
    • Federal parliamentary republic; large areas outside government control
    • Presidential republic, closely tied to Russia
    Answer

    Presidential republic — Government: Presidential republic.

  4. True or false: The Dominican Republic occupies the eastern two thirds of Hispaniola, the island where Columbus landed.

    • True
    • False
    Answer

    True — True. The Dominican Republic occupies the eastern two thirds of Hispaniola, the island where Columbus landed.