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Quiz: Yemen

  1. What was the capital?

    • Sanaa
    • Maseru
    • Yerevan
    • Kuwait City
    Answer

    Sanaa — Capital: Sanaa.

  2. When was Yemen founded?

    • 22 May 1990, unification of North Yemen and South Yemen
    • 12 July 1975, independence from Portugal
    • 10 July 1973, independence from Britain
    • 29 June 1976, independence from Britain
    Answer

    22 May 1990, unification of North Yemen and South Yemen — Founded: 22 May 1990, unification of North Yemen and South Yemen.

  3. What form of government does Yemen have?

    • Civil war since 2014; the Houthis hold the north, the recognized government the south
    • Federal parliamentary republic
    • Presidential republic, closely tied to Russia
    • Constitutional monarchy with an elected parliament
    Answer

    Civil war since 2014; the Houthis hold the north, the recognized government the south — Government: Civil war since 2014; the Houthis hold the north, the recognized government the south.

  4. True or false: Yemen occupies the southwestern corner of Arabia.

    • True
    • False
    Answer

    True — True. Yemen occupies the southwestern corner of Arabia.