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Quiz: Kuwait

  1. What was the capital?

    • Kuwait City
    • Islamabad
    • Baghdad
    • Valletta
    Answer

    Kuwait City — Capital: Kuwait City.

  2. When was Kuwait founded?

    • 19 June 1961, independence from Britain
    • 7 February 1974, independence from Britain
    • 10 July 1973, independence from Britain
    • 12 July 1979, independence from Britain
    Answer

    19 June 1961, independence from Britain — Founded: 19 June 1961, independence from Britain.

  3. What form of government does Kuwait have?

    • Constitutional monarchy with an elected parliament
    • Parliamentary constitutional monarchy
    • Constitutional monarchy under the emir
    • Constitutional monarchy; the king voluntarily gave up absolute power in 2008
    Answer

    Constitutional monarchy with an elected parliament — Government: Constitutional monarchy with an elected parliament.

  4. True or false: Kuwait is a small oil rich emirate at the head of the Persian Gulf.

    • True
    • False
    Answer

    True — True. Kuwait is a small oil rich emirate at the head of the Persian Gulf.