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The Country of Suriname Trivia Quiz

This quiz is on the country of Suriname. Think you know about this South American country? Take this quiz to find out. Good luck.

A multiple-choice quiz by wwefan18. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
wwefan18

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
272,591

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1857

Last 3 plays: Guest 145 (3/10), Guest 24 (3/10), Guest 106 (6/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. In 2007, what is the capital of Suriname? Hint

Amsterdam

Coronie

Commewijine

Paramaribo

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the official language of Suriname? Hint

English

Spanish

Portuguese

Dutch

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Question 3 of 10

3. How many districts does Suriname have? Hint

Nine

Ten

Eleven

Six

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the date that Suriname became an independent country from The Netherlands? Hint

November 26, 1965

November 29, 1995

November 24, 1955

November 25, 1975

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who was the first Prime Minister of Suriname after independence? Hint

Henck Arron

Desi Bouterse

Johan Ferrier

Ronnie Brunswijk

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Question 6 of 10

6. Describe the climate of Suriname? Hint

Suriname is a subtropical climate and is moderated with strong winds

Suriname is a subtropical climate and is moderated with weak winds

Suriname is a tropical climate and is moderated with weak winds

Suriname is a tropical environment and is moderated with strong winds

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who was the very first president of Suriname? Hint

Hendrick Chin A Sen

Runaldo Venetiaan

Ramsewak Shankar

Johan Ferrier

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Question 8 of 10

8. What ethnic group first inhabited the country of Suriname? Hint

Native Americans

Caucasian

African Americans

Asian Americans

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the largest ethnic group of Suriname, in 2007? Hint

East Indians

Javanese

Creoles

Maroons

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Question 10 of 10

10. In October 2007, what was the main religion of Suriname? Hint

Hindu

Christianity

Animism

Muslim

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In 2007, what is the capital of Suriname?

Answer: Paramaribo

Paramaribo is the capital of Suriname, as of the year 2007, and is located in the Paramaribo District, with a population of roughly 250,000.

2. What is the official language of Suriname?

Answer: Dutch

Dutch is the main language spoken in Suriname and is also spoken in The Netherlands and Belgium.

3. How many districts does Suriname have?

Answer: Ten

Suriname has ten districts, these are: Brokopondo, Commewijine, Coronie, Marowijne, Nickerie, Para, Paramaribo, Saramacca, Sipaliwini, and Wanica.

4. What is the date that Suriname became an independent country from The Netherlands?

Answer: November 25, 1975

In 1973, the local government, led by the NPK (a largely Creole party) started negotiations with the Dutch government about independence, which was granted on November 25, 1975.

5. Who was the first Prime Minister of Suriname after independence?

Answer: Henck Arron

Henck Arron, along with being the first Prime Minister of Suriname, was also the leader of the Suriname National Party.

6. Describe the climate of Suriname?

Answer: Suriname is a tropical environment and is moderated with strong winds

Suriname is a very hot and tropical country because the country is located by the equator. There are strong winds to cool the country down, but it does not stop the temperature from being humid and hot.

7. Who was the very first president of Suriname?

Answer: Johan Ferrier

Johan Ferrier was the first president of Suriname and held his position from November 25, 1975 to August 13, 1980.

8. What ethnic group first inhabited the country of Suriname?

Answer: Native Americans

Back in 3000 BC, Native Americans inhabited Suriname and were the first ethnic group in the country.

9. What is the largest ethnic group of Suriname, in 2007?

Answer: East Indians

The East Indians ethnic group is the largest group in Suriname and, in 2007, made up 37 percent of the population.

10. In October 2007, what was the main religion of Suriname?

Answer: Christianity

2007 data: Hindu 27.4%, Protestant 25.2% (predominantly Moravian), Roman Catholic 22.8%, Muslim 19.6%, indigenous beliefs 5%.

Source: Author wwefan18

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