Quiz: Zambia

  1. What was the capital?

    • Lusaka
    • Plymouth is the official capital but stands abandoned; government offices sit at Brades
    • Quito
    • Port Louis
    Answer

    Lusaka — Capital: Lusaka.

  2. When was Zambia founded?

    • 24 October 1964, independence from Britain
    • 31 January 1968, independence from Australian administration
    • 1 July 1960, union of British Somaliland and Italian Somalia
    • 19 September 1983, independence from Britain
    Answer

    24 October 1964, independence from Britain — Founded: 24 October 1964, independence from Britain.

  3. What form of government does Zambia have?

    • Presidential republic
    • Parliamentary constitutional monarchy headed by a grand duke
    • Parliamentary constitutional monarchy
    • Absolute monarchy under the sultan
    Answer

    Presidential republic — Government: Presidential republic.

  4. True or false: Zambia is a landlocked country in southern Africa, rich in copper.

    • True
    • False
    Answer

    True — True. Zambia is a landlocked country in southern Africa, rich in copper.