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Quiz: Iceland

  1. What was the capital?

    • Reykjavik
    • Riyadh
    • The Valley
    • Amsterdam; the seat of government is The Hague
    Answer

    Reykjavik — Capital: Reykjavik.

  2. When was Iceland founded?

    • 17 June 1944, republic proclaimed, ending the union with Denmark
    • 15 November 1988, independence declared by the Palestine Liberation Organization
    • 31 August 1991, independence declared as the Soviet Union dissolved
    • 22 May 1990, unification of North Yemen and South Yemen
    Answer

    17 June 1944, republic proclaimed, ending the union with Denmark — Founded: 17 June 1944, republic proclaimed, ending the union with Denmark.

  3. What form of government does Iceland have?

    • Parliamentary republic; the Althing, founded in 930, is among the oldest parliaments in the world
    • Presidential republic; Islam is the state religion
    • Parliamentary republic since 2021
    • Presidential republic under long authoritarian rule
    Answer

    Parliamentary republic; the Althing, founded in 930, is among the oldest parliaments in the world — Government: Parliamentary republic; the Althing, founded in 930, is among the oldest parliaments in the world.

  4. True or false: Iceland is an island country in the North Atlantic, settled by Vikings in the ninth century.

    • True
    • False
    Answer

    True — True. Iceland is an island country in the North Atlantic, settled by Vikings in the ninth century.