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Quiz: Liberia

  1. What was the capital?

    • Monrovia, named for President James Monroe
    • Grand Turk (Cockburn Town)
    • Kingston
    • Alofi
    Answer

    Monrovia, named for President James Monroe — Capital: Monrovia, named for President James Monroe.

  2. When was Liberia founded?

    • 26 July 1847, independence declared by the American Colonization Society settlers
    • 9 July 1816, independence declared at Tucumán
    • 18 October 1991, independence declared as the Soviet Union dissolved
    • 31 August 1991, independence declared as the Soviet Union dissolved
    Answer

    26 July 1847, independence declared by the American Colonization Society settlers — Founded: 26 July 1847, independence declared by the American Colonization Society settlers.

  3. What form of government does Liberia have?

    • Presidential republic
    • Constitutional monarchy
    • States of Deliberation legislature for the Bailiwick; a lieutenant governor represents the Crown
    • A territorial assembly and French prefect administer the territory alongside three customary kingdoms, Uvea, Alo, and Sigave
    Answer

    Presidential republic — Government: Presidential republic.

  4. True or false: Liberia is a West African country founded by freed American slaves.

    • True
    • False
    Answer

    True — True. Liberia is a West African country founded by freed American slaves.