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Quiz about Old Names For New Countries
Quiz about Old Names For New Countries

Old Names For New Countries Trivia Quiz


Colonialism and independence have seen many place names change over the years - can you match them?

A multiple-choice quiz by bridget3. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
bridget3
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
10,413
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
9046
Last 3 plays: Guest 82 (8/10), Poppet18 (8/10), misdiaslocos (9/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which country was previously known as Siam? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Which country was previously known as Dahomey? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which country was previously known as Ceylon? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What is the current name for ancient Persia? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. And what is the current name for ancient Mesopotamia? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What is the modern name for Southern Rhodesia? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. In which country is the land of Piedmont? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What country was formerly called Abyssinia? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What is the modern name for Nyasaland? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. It was formerly Burma, but now it's referred to as what by the military government? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which country was previously known as Siam?

Answer: Thailand

2. Which country was previously known as Dahomey?

Answer: Benin

3. Which country was previously known as Ceylon?

Answer: Sri Lanka

4. What is the current name for ancient Persia?

Answer: Iran

5. And what is the current name for ancient Mesopotamia?

Answer: Iraq

6. What is the modern name for Southern Rhodesia?

Answer: Zimbabwe

7. In which country is the land of Piedmont?

Answer: Italy

8. What country was formerly called Abyssinia?

Answer: Ethiopia

9. What is the modern name for Nyasaland?

Answer: Malawi

10. It was formerly Burma, but now it's referred to as what by the military government?

Answer: Myanmar

Source: Author bridget3

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