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Algeria Trivia Quiz

A quick quiz on the African country of Algeria.

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

Author
quogequox

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
65,883

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
2313

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the capital of Algeria? Hint

Oran

Algiers

Constantine

Beni Abbes

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Question 2 of 10

2. In the 1800's Algeria was notorious as a base for pirates and slave traders. In 1830 a European nation invaded Algeria after an unusual provocation. Which country invaded Algeria? Hint

Spain

England

France

Italy

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Question 3 of 10

3. What colours are on the Algerian flag? Hint

green and white

green, white and red

green

green, white and blue

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Question 4 of 10

4. Following independence in 1962 Ben Khedda formed the first government. In 1965 however the government was overthrown in a military coup. Who led this bloodless coup? Hint

Gen. Khaled Nezzar

Abbassi Madani

Col. Chadli Benjedid

Col. Boumedienne

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the Algerian national currency? Hint

Dinar

Tughrik

Franc

Shilling

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Question 6 of 10

6. After World War II Algerians sought independence. Guerrilla attacks and riots spread the crisis to France. This in turn resulted in a return to power of whom? Hint

De Gaulle

LeMont

Pompidou

Giscard

7. In 1992 the Algerian military cancelled elections after one group looked to have won easily. This group has now turned to terrorism against both the government and foreigners. Who are they? Hint

Algerian Communist party

Armed Islamic Group

Islamic Salvation Front

Algerian Islamic Labour

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is Algeria's largest export? Hint

iron ore

oil and gas

uranium

wheat

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Question 9 of 10

9. At the 1996 Atlanta Olympics which Algerian runner won gold in the 1500 metres? Hint

Hocine Soltani

Venuste Niyongabo

Noureddine Morceli

Salah Hissou

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Question 10 of 10

10. Most of Algeria consists of which desert? Hint

Libyan

North Atlas

Sahara

Algerian

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the capital of Algeria?

Answer: Algiers

Algiers sits on the Mediterranean coast and has a population of approximately 1.7 million.

2. In the 1800's Algeria was notorious as a base for pirates and slave traders. In 1830 a European nation invaded Algeria after an unusual provocation. Which country invaded Algeria?

Answer: France

In 1827 the French consul was struck in the face with a fly-whisk by the ruler of Algiers. France did not subdue Algeria until 1848.

3. What colours are on the Algerian flag?

Answer: green, white and red

The Algerian flag consists of two vertical stripes one green and one white. A red crescent and star are positioned at its centre.

4. Following independence in 1962 Ben Khedda formed the first government. In 1965 however the government was overthrown in a military coup. Who led this bloodless coup?

Answer: Col. Boumedienne

The Colonel ruled until his death in 1978. He nationalised French oil and gas concerns in the country and introduced a national health service.

5. What is the Algerian national currency?

Answer: Dinar

6. After World War II Algerians sought independence. Guerrilla attacks and riots spread the crisis to France. This in turn resulted in a return to power of whom?

Answer: De Gaulle

The French formed the Fifth Republic in which the president had enhanced power. De Gaulle changed the French Union to the French Community. Under this umbrella African states were given independence, Algeria included.

7. In 1992 the Algerian military cancelled elections after one group looked to have won easily. This group has now turned to terrorism against both the government and foreigners. Who are they?

Answer: Islamic Salvation Front

Yep more of them. The Islamic Salvation Front (FIS) wish to form an Islamic state with the Koran as the constitution (sound familiar). They have targeted singers, journalists, and artists as legitimate kills and have even been known to kill schoolgirls for failing to wear the traditional Muslim head covering.

8. What is Algeria's largest export?

Answer: oil and gas

98 percent of Algeria's exports are petroleum or natural gas.

9. At the 1996 Atlanta Olympics which Algerian runner won gold in the 1500 metres?

Answer: Noureddine Morceli

Hocine Soltani won Algeria's other gold at these games in lightweight division in Boxing.

10. Most of Algeria consists of which desert?

Answer: Sahara

OK that was an easy one, but you earned it. 90 percent of Algeria is considered desert.

Source: Author quogequox

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