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Quiz: Sierra Leone

  1. What was the capital?

    • Freetown, founded for freed slaves
    • San Salvador
    • Nuku'alofa
    • Mexico City, built on the Aztec capital Tenochtitlan
    Answer

    Freetown, founded for freed slaves — Capital: Freetown, founded for freed slaves.

  2. When was Sierra Leone founded?

    • 27 April 1961, independence from Britain
    • 3 September 1971, independence from Britain
    • 5 August 1960, independence from France as Upper Volta
    • 26 June 1960, independence from France
    Answer

    27 April 1961, independence from Britain — Founded: 27 April 1961, independence from Britain.

  3. What form of government does Sierra Leone have?

    • Presidential republic
    • Military rule since the coups of 2020 and 2021
    • The Palestinian Authority administers parts of the West Bank; Hamas has controlled Gaza since 2007
    • A territorial council governs local affairs; a prefect represents the French state, and the islands send one deputy and one senator to Paris
    Answer

    Presidential republic — Government: Presidential republic.

  4. True or false: Sierra Leone is a West African country on the Atlantic.

    • True
    • False
    Answer

    True — True. Sierra Leone is a West African country on the Atlantic.