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Quiz: Monaco

  1. What was the capital?

    • Monaco
    • Mexico City, built on the Aztec capital Tenochtitlan
    • Tegucigalpa
    • Castries
    Answer

    Monaco — Capital: Monaco.

  2. When was Monaco founded?

    • 1297, when François Grimaldi seized the fortress; the Grimaldis have ruled since
    • 26 April 1964, union of Tanganyika and Zanzibar
    • 3 March 1992, independence declared after a referendum; recognized in April 1992
    • 4 January 1948, independence from Britain
    Answer

    1297, when François Grimaldi seized the fortress; the Grimaldis have ruled since — Founded: 1297, when François Grimaldi seized the fortress; the Grimaldis have ruled since.

  3. What form of government does Monaco have?

    • Constitutional monarchy
    • Parliamentary system; the Inatsisartut parliament and a premier lead the government, and Denmark keeps defence and foreign policy
    • Presidential republic under authoritarian one man rule
    • Administered by the Australian government through an administrator, with local services from a regional council under administration
    Answer

    Constitutional monarchy — Government: Constitutional monarchy.

  4. True or false: Monaco is a tiny principality on the French Riviera, the second smallest state in the world.

    • True
    • False
    Answer

    True — True. Monaco is a tiny principality on the French Riviera, the second smallest state in the world.