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Quiz: Republic of the Congo

  1. What was the capital?

    • Brazzaville
    • Asmara
    • Kuwait City
    • Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte; commercial capital Colombo
    Answer

    Brazzaville — Capital: Brazzaville.

  2. When was Republic of the Congo founded?

    • 15 August 1960, independence from France
    • 9 August 1965, independence upon separation from Malaysia
    • 12 February 1818, independence declared
    • 22 September 1960, independence from France
    Answer

    15 August 1960, independence from France — Founded: 15 August 1960, independence from France.

  3. What form of government does Republic of the Congo have?

    • Presidential republic
    • Absolute monarchy
    • Presidential republic, closely tied to Russia
    • Parliamentary coprincipality; the only state with two princes ruling together
    Answer

    Presidential republic — Government: Presidential republic.

  4. True or false: The Republic of the Congo, often called Congo Brazzaville, sits on the western bank of the Congo River.

    • True
    • False
    Answer

    True — True. The Republic of the Congo, often called Congo Brazzaville, sits on the western bank of the Congo River.