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Quiz: Iraq

  1. What was the capital?

    • Baghdad
    • Georgetown
    • Paris
    • Amsterdam; the seat of government is The Hague
    Answer

    Baghdad — Capital: Baghdad.

  2. When was Iraq founded?

    • 3 October 1932, independence from the British mandate
    • 26 June 1960, independence from France
    • 17 August 1960, independence from France
    • 4 July 1946, independence from the United States
    Answer

    3 October 1932, independence from the British mandate — Founded: 3 October 1932, independence from the British mandate.

  3. What form of government does Iraq have?

    • Federal parliamentary republic
    • Presidential republic; Islam is the state religion
    • Federal republic with direct democracy; the presidency rotates yearly among seven councillors
    • Parliamentary republic
    Answer

    Federal parliamentary republic — Government: Federal parliamentary republic.

  4. True or false: Iraq occupies ancient Mesopotamia, the land between the Tigris and Euphrates where writing and cities began.

    • True
    • False
    Answer

    True — True. Iraq occupies ancient Mesopotamia, the land between the Tigris and Euphrates where writing and cities began.