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Fiji | 10 Question General Multiple Choice Quiz

This topic may seem difficult but you'll be surprised how much you know about this nation of the Pacific.

A multiple-choice quiz by hews. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
hews

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
2,977

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
5536

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the capital of Fiji? Hint

Nadi

Suva

Orewa

Honolulu

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Question 2 of 10

2. Of approximately how many islands does Fiji comprise? Hint

750

330

2000

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Question 3 of 10

3. When did Fiji obtain independence from the UK? Hint

1888

1950

1970

2001

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the name of the traditional narcotic beverage that plays a central role in Fijian life? Hint

Roka-tani

Miller Light

Kava

Viti Levu

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was the name of the military leader who led a coup in 1987 to oust Fiji's then Prime Minister, Dr. Timoci Bavadra? Hint

Filimoni Delasu

King Haku

Sitiveni Rabuka

Serevi Waisale

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the approximate population of Fiji? Hint

2,000,000

500,000

3.5 million

1,000,000

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Question 7 of 10

7. Fiji has two dominant population groups. The majority of people in Fiji are Fijian. What is the second most populous ethnicity? Hint

Indian

Hawaiian

Chinese

Australian

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Question 8 of 10

8. Does the Union flag (the flag of the UK) appear on the Fijian flag? Hint

Only during state visits

Yes

Only on naval vessels

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Question 9 of 10

9. How is the Fijian President determined? Hint

A free national lottery is held every four years

Elected by the Great Council of Chiefs

Directly elected

Appointed by parliament

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Question 10 of 10

10. In which sport has Fiji won the most World Championships? Hint

Free Climbing

Bungee Jumping

Cross-Country Skiing

Sevens Rugby

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the capital of Fiji?

Answer: Suva

Lying on the eastern side of Fiji's largest island, Suva's stately maritime facilities and wide boulevards give it a decidedly stately appearance.

2. Of approximately how many islands does Fiji comprise?

Answer: 330

Only 110 of the 332 islands in Fiji are inhabited.

3. When did Fiji obtain independence from the UK?

Answer: 1970

Fiji became independent on October 10, 1970.

4. What is the name of the traditional narcotic beverage that plays a central role in Fijian life?

Answer: Kava

Perfectly legal and socially acceptable, Kava is made by mixing the ground root vegetable Piper Methysticum with water. It has a slight numbing effect and is highly relaxing. Participants in a drinking session take turns as a wooden cup is refilled and passed around the circle, with the oldest person always receiving first.

5. What was the name of the military leader who led a coup in 1987 to oust Fiji's then Prime Minister, Dr. Timoci Bavadra?

Answer: Sitiveni Rabuka

Sitiveni Rabuka (pronounced RAM-BOOK-AH), seized power from the Indian dominated government in 1987, precipitating the expulsion of Fiji from the Commonwealth of Nations.

6. What is the approximate population of Fiji?

Answer: 1,000,000

Population growth just under two per cent, with 200,000 living in Suva.

7. Fiji has two dominant population groups. The majority of people in Fiji are Fijian. What is the second most populous ethnicity?

Answer: Indian

According to the CIA's World Factbook 57.3% of Fiji's population in 2007 were Fijian, meaning they have a Melanesian and/or Polynesian ancestry. Fijians of Indian descent constituted 37.6% of the population. The remainder of the population is made up of various groups such as Europeans, Chinese, and others.

8. Does the Union flag (the flag of the UK) appear on the Fijian flag?

Answer: Yes

The Fijian flag features a Union flag (commonly known as the Union Jack) in the top left-hand corner, on a sky-blue background with the coat of arms at centre.

9. How is the Fijian President determined?

Answer: Appointed by parliament

The president was previously appointed/elected by the Great Council of Chiefs. The Great Council of Chiefs consists of the senior-most members of Fiji's traditional tribal clans.

10. In which sport has Fiji won the most World Championships?

Answer: Sevens Rugby

Sevens Rugby ('7s') is a modified version of the 15-a-side game, and has grown to be a sport unto itself. Fiji has long been a powerhouse in 7s, humbling more fancied opponents regularly (1999 World Cup Champions Australia lost 45-5 to Fiji in the World Sevens held the same year).

Source: Author hews

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