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Quiz about Mauritius
Quiz about Mauritius

Mauritius Trivia Quiz


Mauritius is a small country located off the coast of Africa. How much do you know about the geography and history of Mauritius?

A multiple-choice quiz by geniusonwheels. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
306,607
Updated
Jun 15 24
# Qns
10
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Avg Score
7 / 10
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Question 1 of 10
1. Mauritius is a small island nation east of Madagascar. To what group of islands does Mauritius belong? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. The island of Mauritius is split up into nine different districts. Which of these is NOT one of the districts of Mauritius? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. The capital and most populated city of Mauritius is Port Louis. What is the name of the second largest city in Mauritius? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. If you want to celebrate the Mauritian Independence with other Mauritians, when should you be sure to be in Mauritius? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What mountain serves as the highest point in Mauritius? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. The flag of Mauritius is one of the simplest and most colorful flags in Africa. The flag of Mauritius is made up of four different colors in horizontal stripes. What are these four colors, from top to bottom? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which of these is NOT a major export of Mauritius? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Although the country of Mauritius has a name that is very similar to Mauritania, the two have very different etymologies. From what does the country of Mauritius get its name? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What pair of islands, governed by Mauritius, are 700 miles north of Mauritius and known for the production of coconuts? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. One of the mountains in Port Louis is Le Pouce which means 'The Thumb' in French. The mountain gets its name from the projection that it seems to resemble. According to the city, who was the first person to have climbed this mountain? Hint



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1. Mauritius is a small island nation east of Madagascar. To what group of islands does Mauritius belong?

Answer: Mascarene Islands

The Mascarene Islands are a group of islands off the coast in Africa which include Mauritius, Rodrigues, Reunion, Cargaods Carajos, and other island banks.

Each of these islands was formed from an underground volcano near the island of Reunion.
2. The island of Mauritius is split up into nine different districts. Which of these is NOT one of the districts of Mauritius?

Answer: Moheli

Besides the three listed, there is also Black River, Grand Port, Moka, Plaines Wilhems, Port Louis, and Riviere du Rempart.

Moheli is one of the islands that make up the country of Comoros, another African country.
3. The capital and most populated city of Mauritius is Port Louis. What is the name of the second largest city in Mauritius?

Answer: Beau-Bassin Rose-Hill

Beau-Bassin Rose-Hill is located on the western side of Mauritius, a little inland from the coast in the Plaines Wilhems District.
4. If you want to celebrate the Mauritian Independence with other Mauritians, when should you be sure to be in Mauritius?

Answer: March 12th

Mauritius has had a long history of colonization from Arabs, Dutch, French, and British. On March 12th, 1968, Mauritius claimed independence from United Kingdom. March 12th is known as "National Day" in Mauritius.
5. What mountain serves as the highest point in Mauritius?

Answer: Piton de la Petite Riviere Noire

Piton de la Petite Riviere Noire is the highest point, at 2710 feet. Piton de la Petite Riviere Noire is part of the Black River mountain range. Pieter Both and Le Pouce serves as the second and third highest points, respectively.
6. The flag of Mauritius is one of the simplest and most colorful flags in Africa. The flag of Mauritius is made up of four different colors in horizontal stripes. What are these four colors, from top to bottom?

Answer: Red, blue, yellow, green

The flag for Mauritius was adopted on March 12, 1968. The four colors on the flag represent in order: bloodshed, the Indian Ocean, a new light on the country, and vegetation. When Mauritius was under British rule, the flag of Mauritius consisted of the Union Jack in the top-left corner, a blue background, and the national seal of Mauritius.
7. Which of these is NOT a major export of Mauritius?

Answer: Lumber

Sugar is the "cash crop" for Mauritius. Sugarcane is grown on 90% of the arable land on Mauritius.
8. Although the country of Mauritius has a name that is very similar to Mauritania, the two have very different etymologies. From what does the country of Mauritius get its name?

Answer: The Prince of Orange

Maurice of Nassau was the Prince of Orange from 1618 to 1625. Dutch explorers who were looking for new land named the island after him. The first name given to Mauritius was "Dina Harobi", an Arabic name from Arabs who first discovered the island prior to 1500.
9. What pair of islands, governed by Mauritius, are 700 miles north of Mauritius and known for the production of coconuts?

Answer: Agalega Islands

Probably discovered in the 16th or 17th century, the Agalega Islands are a group of islands whose economy is based mostly on the exportation of coconut oil. The islands are not very big, with a land area of 70 squared kilometers and a population of 300. According to Wikipedia: "At one time, no coinage circulated on the islands; all payment was by government-issued vouchers and debited directly from the inhabitants' salaries".
10. One of the mountains in Port Louis is Le Pouce which means 'The Thumb' in French. The mountain gets its name from the projection that it seems to resemble. According to the city, who was the first person to have climbed this mountain?

Answer: Charles Darwin

The 812 meter point is said to have been first reached by famous scientist Charles Darwin. In his journal, Darwin writes "The scenery may be described as intermediate in character between that of the Galapagos and of Tahiti; but this will convey a definite idea to very few persons.

It is a very pleasant country, but it has not the charms of Tahiti, or the grandeur of Brazil. The next day I ascended La Pouce, a mountain so called from a thumb-like projection, which rises close behind the town to a height of 2,600 feet." The legend of the town says that he was the first person to climb the mountain. So as being one of the largest names in the scientific field, he was also an avid mountaineer.
Source: Author geniusonwheels

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