Quiz: Guinea-Bissau

  1. What was the capital?

    • Bissau
    • Baku
    • Beirut
    • Minsk
    Answer

    Bissau — Capital: Bissau.

  2. When was Guinea-Bissau founded?

    • 10 September 1974, independence from Portugal recognized
    • 1 November 1981, independence from Britain
    • 30 July 1980, independence from the Anglo French condominium
    • 3 October 1932, independence from the British mandate
    Answer

    10 September 1974, independence from Portugal recognized — Founded: 10 September 1974, independence from Portugal recognized.

  3. What form of government does Guinea-Bissau have?

    • Semi presidential republic; chronic coups
    • Federal republic with direct democracy; the presidency rotates yearly among seven councillors
    • Presidential republic under long family rule
    • Absolute monarchy; the sultan is head of state, government, and religion
    Answer

    Semi presidential republic; chronic coups — Government: Semi presidential republic; chronic coups.

  4. True or false: Guinea-Bissau is a small West African country of coast and islands.

    • True
    • False
    Answer

    True — True. Guinea-Bissau is a small West African country of coast and islands.