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Autonomous Places Trivia Quiz

You would be surprised at the number of autonomous regions there are on this planet! Here are a few questions to test your knowledge of these places. Good Luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by UncleHern. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
UncleHern

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
293,082

Updated
May 02 24

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Question 1 of 10

1. The Faroe Islands are located in the North Atlantic. It is an autonomous province of a European monarchy. What European nation administers the Faroe Islands? Hint

Sweden

Norway

Finland

Denmark

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Question 2 of 10

2. This small island in the Indian Ocean is an autonomous province of the nation of Mauritius. Its capital is Port Mathurin. What is the name of this island? Hint

Agalega

Saya de Malha

Cargados Carajos

Rodrigues

3. The Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao was a region that was self-governed. Provinces of this region included Sulu, Shariff Kabunsuan, and Tawi-Tawi. In which nation could this autonomous region have been found? Hint

Philippines

China

Malaysia

Indonesia

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Question 4 of 10

4. Islands making up this autonomous community include Lanzarote and Fuerteventura. Their geographic location make them part of the African continent but are in fact considered politically part of Europe. What is the name of this autonomous island community? Hint

Canary Islands

Cape Verde Islands

The Azores

The Bahamas

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of these territories is NOT a self-governing crown dependency of the United Kingdom? Hint

Gibraltar

Guernsey

Isle of Man

Jersey

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Question 6 of 10

6. Mangosuthu Buthelezi was the head of this "Bantustan" (Black homeland) before it merged with the province of Natal and reincorporated into the Republic of South Africa in 1994. Name this Bantustan. Hint

Transkei

KwaZulu

Bophuthatswana

QwaQwa

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Question 7 of 10

7. The regions of Ceuta and Melilla are considered two autonomous cities of Spain. Yet, another nation disputes its sovereignty. Which African nation lays claim to these two regions? Hint

Morocco

Libya

Algeria

Tunisia

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Question 8 of 10

8. The �land Islands are located in the Baltic Sea. The official language of the islands is Swedish. Its capital is Mariehamn. It is an autonomous province of this Northern European nation. Hint

Greenland

Norway

Finland

Russia

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Question 9 of 10

9. King Tonino is the current monarch of this, the smallest kingdom on Earth. It was established in 1836 and is presently a part of Italy. What is the name of this island kingdom? Hint

Sardinia

Morala

Sicily

Tavolara

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Question 10 of 10

10. Kuzey K�br�s is the ethnic name of this "country". It has diplomatic relations with only one nation, Turkey. It gained its "independence" in 1983. What is the name of this "nation"? Hint

Northern Cyprus

South Yemen

East Pakistan

Western Sahara

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1. The Faroe Islands are located in the North Atlantic. It is an autonomous province of a European monarchy. What European nation administers the Faroe Islands?

Answer: Denmark

Though the Faroe Islands have their own parliament (L�gting), it remains a possession of Denmark's kingdom. Interestingly, the Faroe Islands are NOT considered part of the European Union even though Denmark itself is a full member.

2. This small island in the Indian Ocean is an autonomous province of the nation of Mauritius. Its capital is Port Mathurin. What is the name of this island?

Answer: Rodrigues

The island of Rodrigues has been a part of the nation of Mauritius since 1968. The island is part of the Mascarene Island chain and is named after the Portuguese explorer Diego Rodrigues. (Not to be confused with another Indian Ocean island, Diego Garcia, which is a defacto joint British-American military base).

The incorrect answers are all islands that are part of the nation of Mauritius.

Answer: Philippines

The Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao became officially an autonomous region in 1989. It was disestablished in 2019 and a new entity, Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, was established.

Answer: Canary Islands

The autonomous community of the Canary Islands is part of Spain. Its main islands are Tenerife and Gran Canaria. The Canary Islands have been an autonomous community of Spain since 1982.
It was on the island of Tenerife where the largest single loss of life in an airline accident occurred in 1977. Two planes crashed into each other on the airport runway killing almost 600 people.

5. Which of these territories is NOT a self-governing crown dependency of the United Kingdom?

Answer: Gibraltar

Gibraltar is a British Overseas Territory whereas, the Isle of Man, Guernsey and Jersey are crown dependencies. Although all residents of these areas are British citizens, only Gibraltarians enjoy membership in the European Union. The term "British Isles" refer to the Greater UK along with the Channel Islands (Guernsey and Jersey) and Isle of Man (Irish Sea). British sovereignty over Gibraltar is disputed by Spain.

Answer: KwaZulu

Bantustans were created by the apartheid regimes of South Africa and Southwest Africa (Namibia) to separate native blacks from white societies under the ruse of "self-governing homelands". Chief Mangosuthu Buthelezi led the Zulu nation when KwaZulu was created.

7. The regions of Ceuta and Melilla are considered two autonomous cities of Spain. Yet, another nation disputes its sovereignty. Which African nation lays claim to these two regions?

Answer: Morocco

Ceuta and Melilla are termed "major plazas of sovereignty" by the Government of Spain. Citizens of these "plazas" enjoy membership in the European Union. Though small in size, they are strategically important to Spain. Morocco has disputed Spain's claim to these areas, as well as disputing Spain's possession of islands making up the "minor plazas of sovereignty" such as the Islas Chafarinas situated only a little over 3 km off the coast of Morocco.

8. The �land Islands are located in the Baltic Sea. The official language of the islands is Swedish. Its capital is Mariehamn. It is an autonomous province of this Northern European nation.

Answer: Finland

The �land Islands are an autonomous province of Finland in spite of Swedish being the official language. It was also at one time a possession of Russia. �landers are members of the European Union.

9. King Tonino is the current monarch of this, the smallest kingdom on Earth. It was established in 1836 and is presently a part of Italy. What is the name of this island kingdom?

Answer: Tavolara

The Kingdom of Tavolara was never formally annexed by Italy, hence, technically remains a "kingdom". No significant geopolitical importance is given to this fact. Antonio Bertoleoni "King Tonino", is an Italian restauranteur and present day throne sitter of this 5 km/sq. island kingdom.

10. Kuzey K�br�s is the ethnic name of this "country". It has diplomatic relations with only one nation, Turkey. It gained its "independence" in 1983. What is the name of this "nation"?

Answer: Northern Cyprus

The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus is located on the northern 1/3 of the island of Cyprus in the Mediterranean sea. It is economically dependent on Turkey. The southern part of the island is called the Republic of Cyprus and is a member of the EU. The division of this island still remains a major dispute between Turkey and Greece.

Source: Author UncleHern

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