Quiz: Eswatini

  1. What was the capital?

    • Mbabane
    • The Valley
    • Malabo
    • London
    Answer

    Mbabane — Capital: Mbabane.

  2. When was Eswatini founded?

    • 6 September 1968, independence from Britain
    • 1 August 1960, independence from France
    • 11 February 1929, by the Lateran Treaties with Italy
    • 2 October 1958, independence from France
    Answer

    6 September 1968, independence from Britain — Founded: 6 September 1968, independence from Britain.

  3. What form of government does Eswatini have?

    • Absolute monarchy
    • Federal presidential republic in free association with America
    • Parliamentary republic; two presidents have been overthrown by uprisings, in 2005 and 2010
    • Presidential republic under long authoritarian rule
    Answer

    Absolute monarchy — Government: Absolute monarchy.

  4. True or false: Eswatini, formerly Swaziland, is a small landlocked kingdom in southern Africa.

    • True
    • False
    Answer

    True — True. Eswatini, formerly Swaziland, is a small landlocked kingdom in southern Africa.