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  Marvelous Mauritius in Ten Words   popular trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Discover Mauritius in ten words: Match the words and names on the left with their meanings on the right.
Easier, 10 Qns, wellenbrecher, Jan 27 24
Recommended for grades: 11,12
Easier
wellenbrecher gold member
Jan 27 24
191 plays
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Mauritius Stella Clavisque Maris Indici
  Mauritius: "Stella Clavisque Maris Indici"   top quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
As its national motto indicates, Mauritius considers itself to be the star of, and the key to, the area where it is found. Happy exploring!
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes, Jun 27 23
Average
looney_tunes editor
Jun 27 23
403 plays
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  Mauritius - Paradise of the Indian Ocean    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is my first author challenge quiz on the beautiful, picturesque island of Mauritius.
Average, 10 Qns, jess1506, Mar 29 22
Average
jess1506
Mar 29 22
267 plays
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Mixed Mauritius Trivia Questions
1. The capital of Mauritius features the name of a certain One Direction band member. What name do they share (Port ____)?

From Quiz Mauritius - Paradise of the Indian Ocean

Answer: Louis

Port Louis is the capital city of Mauritius. In 2011, it was the country's most populous city, with a population of 137,608. The One Direction member referred to in the question is Louis Tomlinson.

2. Although many people speak French, this is not the official language of Mauritius. What is the country's official language?

From Quiz Mauritius - Paradise of the Indian Ocean

Answer: There is no official language

The Constitution of the country states that "The official language of the Assembly shall be English but any member may address the chair in French". Creole is the most common spoken language in Mauritius but the country has no official language. French, English, and Bhojpuri are commonly-spoken languages in the country.

3. The proper name for Mauritius is the Republic of Mauritius. What year did Mauritius become a republic?

From Quiz Mauritius - Paradise of the Indian Ocean

Answer: 1992

Mauritius became a republic on 12th March 1992. It gained independence from Great Britain on that date in 1968.

4. While Mauritius doesn't have a national sport per se, what is the most popular sport, and the de jure national sport, one that's played all around the world and is widely popular in most?

From Quiz Mauritius - Paradise of the Indian Ocean

Answer: Soccer (assoc. football)

The most popular sport in Mauritius is, by far, association football, also known as soccer. The national team is nicknamed "the Dodos". In 1974, they magically qualified for the African Cup of Nations.

5. Les Verts Fraternels is a Mauritian political party. What is its more common name in English?

From Quiz Mauritius - Paradise of the Indian Ocean

Answer: The Greens

The Greens is a political party deeply concerned with the environment. Other political parties include: Lalit, Mouvement Rodriguais, and Front Solidarité Mauricien, among others.

6. Which extinct bird's only home was Mauritius?

From Quiz Mauritius - Paradise of the Indian Ocean

Answer: Dodo

The last dodo was likely killed in 1681. Human interference was one of the main reasons the dodo became extinct. Many other extinct birds also lived in Mauritius, including the Mauritius Owl, Mauritian Shelduck, and the Red Rail.

7. Mauritius is home to the Seven Coloured Earths, a natural formation with different surface colours. What do the Seven Coloured Earths consist of?

From Quiz Mauritius - Paradise of the Indian Ocean

Answer: Sand dunes

The Seven Coloured Earths is a formation of sand dunes that typically have seven colours featured: red, brown, purple, yellow, blue, green and violet. They are found in south-western Mauritius, and are one of Mauritius' main tourist attractions. Source: Wikipedia.org

8. Dholl Puri is the national food of Mauritius. It basically consists of lima beans, chutney, pickles, achard and yellow split peas wrapped in what?

From Quiz Mauritius - Paradise of the Indian Ocean

Answer: Flat bread

Dholl Puri is a flatbread with lima beans, chutney, pickles, achard and yellow split peas inside, flattened like a pancake. It is also known as the 'street' food of Mauritius. Achard is pickled vegetables.

9. The flag of Mauritius has horizontal stripes and four colours. What three primary colours and one secondary colour are on the flag?

From Quiz Mauritius - Paradise of the Indian Ocean

Answer: Red, blue, yellow, green

The Mauritian flag was first used when the country gained independence from Britain in 1968. The red represents the blood lost in the fight for independence, the blue represents the Indian Ocean, the yellow represents the sunlight, and the green represents the vegetation and flora of Mauritius.

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