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Quiz: Syria

  1. What was the capital?

    • Damascus
    • Malabo
    • Saint George's
    • Bucharest
    Answer

    Damascus — Capital: Damascus.

  2. When was Syria founded?

    • 17 April 1946, independence from France
    • 2 October 1958, independence from France
    • 25 November 1975, independence from the Netherlands
    • 12 July 1975, independence from Portugal
    Answer

    17 April 1946, independence from France — Founded: 17 April 1946, independence from France.

  3. What form of government does Syria have?

    • Presidential republic under authoritarian rule; civil war since 2011
    • The Palestinian Authority administers parts of the West Bank; Hamas has controlled Gaza since 2007
    • Parliamentary democracy under the 1965 constitution; a prime minister leads the government, and a House of Ariki advises on custom
    • Constitutional monarchy with an elected parliament
    Answer

    Presidential republic under authoritarian rule; civil war since 2011 — Government: Presidential republic under authoritarian rule; civil war since 2011.

  4. True or false: Syria is a Levantine country, home to Damascus, one of the oldest cities on earth.

    • True
    • False
    Answer

    True — True. Syria is a Levantine country, home to Damascus, one of the oldest cities on earth.