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Quiz: Timor-Leste

  1. What was the capital?

    • Dili
    • Charlotte Amalie
    • Nairobi
    • Bissau
    Answer

    Dili — Capital: Dili.

  2. When was Timor-Leste founded?

    • 20 May 2002, independence restored after United Nations administration
    • 9 November 1953, independence from France
    • 6 September 1968, independence from Britain
    • 1918, as a republic after the fall of Austria Hungary; full sovereignty restored by the State Treaty of 1955
    Answer

    20 May 2002, independence restored after United Nations administration — Founded: 20 May 2002, independence restored after United Nations administration.

  3. What form of government does Timor-Leste have?

    • Semi presidential republic
    • Federal republic with direct democracy; the presidency rotates yearly among seven councillors
    • Parliamentary republic with two joint heads of state
    • Parliamentary system with an elected premier; a governor appointed by the British monarch handles defence and foreign affairs
    Answer

    Semi presidential republic — Government: Semi presidential republic.

  4. True or false: Timor-Leste, also called East Timor, occupies the eastern half of the island of Timor.

    • True
    • False
    Answer

    True — True. Timor-Leste, also called East Timor, occupies the eastern half of the island of Timor.