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Quiz: Egypt

  1. What was the capital?

    • Cairo
    • Prague
    • Sarajevo
    • Kyiv
    Answer

    Cairo — Capital: Cairo.

  2. When was Egypt founded?

    • 18 June 1953, republic proclaimed after the 1952 revolution
    • 21 September 1981, independence from Britain
    • 12 December 1963, independence from Britain
    • 25 November 1975, independence from the Netherlands
    Answer

    18 June 1953, republic proclaimed after the 1952 revolution — Founded: 18 June 1953, republic proclaimed after the 1952 revolution.

  3. What form of government does Egypt have?

    • Semi presidential republic
    • A governor appointed by the British monarch, with an elected chief minister and legislative council under the ministerial system adopted in 2021
    • Presidential republic, closely tied to Russia
    • Civil war since 2014; the Houthis hold the north, the recognized government the south
    Answer

    Semi presidential republic — Government: Semi presidential republic.

  4. True or false: Egypt is a North African country centered on the Nile, home to one of the oldest civilizations on earth.

    • True
    • False
    Answer

    True — True. Egypt is a North African country centered on the Nile, home to one of the oldest civilizations on earth.