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Quiz about Know More About Tunisia
Quiz about Know More About Tunisia

Know More About Tunisia Trivia Quiz


It's time to cool off in another African country! Let's go to Tunisia in my virtual aeroplane. We're going to have fun! ;)

A multiple-choice quiz by me07. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
me07
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
135,634
Updated
Dec 19 23
# Qns
25
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
16 / 25
Plays
696
Last 3 plays: Guest 212 (17/25), Guest 174 (17/25), sally0malley (1/25).
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Question 1 of 25
1. Where in Africa is Tunisia located? Hint


Question 2 of 25
2. Which is the only sea which borders Tunisia? Hint


Question 3 of 25
3. Which of these statements best describes Tunisia? Hint


Question 4 of 25
4. Which is Tunisia's main religion? Hint


Question 5 of 25
5. Which is Tunisia's principal natural resource? Hint


Question 6 of 25
6. The Majardah is Tunisia's major _________. Hint


Question 7 of 25
7. Does Tunisia extend farther north than any other country in Africa?


Question 8 of 25
8. Which country controlled Tunisia in 1881? Hint


Question 9 of 25
9. Name the largest city in Tunisia.

Answer: (One Word - It is also its capital)
Question 10 of 25
10. Which of these is present on Tunisia's flag? Hint


Question 11 of 25
11. Is Tunisia larger or smaller than the country, Georgia (in terms of area)?

Answer: (One Word - larger or smaller?)
Question 12 of 25
12. Tunisia's greatest distance from east to west is larger than its greatest distance from north to south.


Question 13 of 25
13. What is the official language of Tunisia? Hint


Question 14 of 25
14. Which of these animals is a part of Tunisian wildlife? Hint


Question 15 of 25
15. How many administrative divisions does Tunisia have? Hint


Question 16 of 25
16. The highest point in Tunisia is Mount _________. Hint


Question 17 of 25
17. Most of the electricity used in Tunisia comes from which of these sources? Hint


Question 18 of 25
18. Which of these is NOT one of Tunisia's main export partners? Hint


Question 19 of 25
19. Is part of the Sahara Desert in Tunisia?


Question 20 of 25
20. In which area of Tunisia would you find deserts, Tataouine or Bizerte?

Answer: (One Word - Tataouine or Bizerte?)
Question 21 of 25
21. Where in Tunisia would you find the Ichkeul National Park? Hint


Question 22 of 25
22. Is Tunisia a free, independent and sovereign republic?


Question 23 of 25
23. Most of the livestock of Tunisia consists of __________. Hint


Question 24 of 25
24. The ancient city of Carthage is one of Tunisia's famous tourist attractions.


Question 25 of 25
25. Where in Tunisia would you find the Great Mosque of Ezzitouna? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Where in Africa is Tunisia located?

Answer: Northern Africa

Tunisia is a republic of Northern Africa. Its total area is 164,418 square kilometres (63,482 square miles). Its geographic coordinates (i.e. latitude, longitude) are 34 00 N, 9 00 E. Tunisia has a population of 9,924,742 (2003 estimate), with an average population density of 60 persons per square kilometre (156 per square mile).
2. Which is the only sea which borders Tunisia?

Answer: Mediterranean Sea

Tunisia is bordered on the north and east by the Mediterranean Sea, on the south by Libya and on the west by Algeria.
3. Which of these statements best describes Tunisia?

Answer: Water is scarce in Tunisia. Drought is common.

Overpopulation in Tunisia has lead to increase in farmland, thus increase in agriculture. This has lead to vast soil and desertification. Only 3.6% of Tunisia is forested. Anyway, this percentage is decreasing because of deforestation. It is deflating by 0.5% annually.
4. Which is Tunisia's main religion?

Answer: Islam

About 98% of the people of Tunisia are Muslims. About 1% are Christian and 1% follow other religions.
5. Which is Tunisia's principal natural resource?

Answer: Petroleum

Reserves are found both offshore and onshore, mostly in the south. Important deposits were found in Tunisia in the early 1980s. Other mineral resources in Tunisia include natural gas, phosphates, iron ore, lead, zinc and salt.
6. The Majardah is Tunisia's major _________.

Answer: river

The Majardah is Tunisia's only river which does not dry up in summer. It crosses from west to east and flows into the Gulf of Tunis.
7. Does Tunisia extend farther north than any other country in Africa?

Answer: Yes

Tunisia's northern tip is only 137 kilometres from Sicily, Italy, which is in the continent of Europe.
8. Which country controlled Tunisia in 1881?

Answer: France

The French occupied Tunisia in 1881 until it won independence in 1956. Tunisia still shows many French influences.
9. Name the largest city in Tunisia.

Answer: Tunis

Not only is Tunis the capital and largest city of Tunisia, but it is also its political and cultural centre.
10. Which of these is present on Tunisia's flag?

Answer: A white disk

Tunisia's flag is red with a white disk in the centre. Inside the disk is a red crescent-shaped moon and a red five-pointed star. The crescent-shaped moon and star are symbols of Islam.
11. Is Tunisia larger or smaller than the country, Georgia (in terms of area)?

Answer: larger

Georgia (the country) is smaller than South Carolina, a state in U.S.A. Georgia's total area is 69,700 square kilometres.
12. Tunisia's greatest distance from east to west is larger than its greatest distance from north to south.

Answer: False

Tunisia's greatest distance from north to south is 780 km. Its greatest distance from east to west is 378 km. It has a coastline of 1,028 km.
13. What is the official language of Tunisia?

Answer: Arabic

Though Arabic is the official language of Tunisia, many Tunisians still speak French.
14. Which of these animals is a part of Tunisian wildlife?

Answer: gazelle

Tigers are found in Asia, koalas are found in Australia, and pandas are found in Asia. Other Tunisian wildlife are hyenas, hares, cobras and wild boars.
15. How many administrative divisions does Tunisia have?

Answer: 24

They are: Ariana, Beja, Ben Arous, Bizerte, El Kef, Gabes, Gafsa, Jendouba, Kairouan, Kasserine, Kebili, Manouba (Manubah), Mahdia, Medenine, Monastir, Nabeul, Sfax, Sidi Bou Zid, Siliana, Sousse, Tataouine, Tozeur, Tunis and Zaghouan.
16. The highest point in Tunisia is Mount _________.

Answer: Chambi

Mount Chambi is 1,544 metres above sea level. Tunisia's lowest point is the Shatt al Gharsah which is 17 metres below sea level. A shatt is the end of a plateau. It is a low-lying lake.
17. Most of the electricity used in Tunisia comes from which of these sources?

Answer: Fossil fuels

About 99% of the electricity used in Tunisia comes from fossil fuel. About 1% comes from hydroelectric dams and 0% comes from nuclear stations.
18. Which of these is NOT one of Tunisia's main export partners?

Answer: Portugal

About 28% of commodities are exported to France, 21% to Italy, 14% to Germany and 6% to Belgium. The commodities Tunisia exports are textiles, mechanical goods, phosphates and chemicals, agricultural products and hydrocarbons. Libya is also Tunisia's export partner.
19. Is part of the Sahara Desert in Tunisia?

Answer: Yes

Yes, Tunisia is one of the nine countries the Sahara Desert passes through. The other eight countries are Morocco, Mauritania, Libya, Chad, Niger, Mali, Algeria and Sudan.
20. In which area of Tunisia would you find deserts, Tataouine or Bizerte?

Answer: Tataouine

Deserts are found in the south of Tunisia. Bizerte is located near the tip of Tunisia, in the north. Tataouine is way down in the south, therefore Tataouine is a good place for deserts and date-palms.
21. Where in Tunisia would you find the Ichkeul National Park?

Answer: North

Ichkeul National Park has a lake, and an area for ducks, geese and pink flamingos.
22. Is Tunisia a free, independent and sovereign republic?

Answer: Yes

According to the constitution of 1959, it is!
23. Most of the livestock of Tunisia consists of __________.

Answer: poultry

In 2002, Tunisia's livestock consisted of 56,200 horses, 231,000 camels, 760,000 cattle, 1.5 million goats, 6.9 million sheep and 46 million poultry.
24. The ancient city of Carthage is one of Tunisia's famous tourist attractions.

Answer: True

In 2001, about 5.4 million tourists spent $1,605 million in Tunisia. Tunisia's beautiful beaches are also its tourist attractions! Thynes was a settlement of the Carthage Empire, which developed into the present-day city of Tunis.
25. Where in Tunisia would you find the Great Mosque of Ezzitouna?

Answer: Tunis

The Great Mosque of Ezzitouna is located in the centre of Tunis. Tabarka, Hammamet, Jerba and Sousse are all seaside resorts. I hope you enjoyed the adventure! Bye bye till next time. We're off to China!
Source: Author me07

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