Quiz: Mali
What was the capital?
- Bamako
- Porto-Novo; government sits in Cotonou
- Tbilisi
- Vienna
Answer
Bamako — Capital: Bamako.
When was Mali founded?
- 22 September 1960, independence from France
- 12 July 1975, independence from Portugal
- 15 August 1948, the Republic of Korea proclaimed
- 25 June 1991, independence declared from Yugoslavia
Answer
22 September 1960, independence from France — Founded: 22 September 1960, independence from France.
What form of government does Mali have?
- Military rule since the coups of 2020 and 2021
- Parliamentary republic since 2021
- Military rule since the 2023 coup
- Military rule since the 2021 coup
Answer
Military rule since the coups of 2020 and 2021 — Government: Military rule since the coups of 2020 and 2021.
True or false: Mali is a large, landlocked country in West Africa, heir to the great medieval empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai.
- True
- False
Answer
True — True. Mali is a large, landlocked country in West Africa, heir to the great medieval empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai.