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Bangladesh 1 Trivia Quiz

See how much you know about this poor and often flooded country.

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

Author
susanhaque

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
224,648

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
2289

Last 3 plays: Guest 86 (9/10), Guest 185 (7/10), Guest 109 (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the capital city of Bangladesh? Hint

Chittagong

Delhi

Bangalore

Dhaka

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Question 2 of 10

2. What does Bangladesh's flag look like? Hint

Red background with white circle in centre

Blue background with yellow star in centre

White background with black circle in centre

Green background with red circle in centre

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Question 3 of 10

3. On which continent is Bangladesh located? Hint

Africa

Asia

Europe

South America

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the main religion practiced in Bangladesh? Hint

Buddhism

Hinduism

Christianity

Islam

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which two countries ruled the area that came to be known as Bangladesh in the second half of the 20th century? Hint

India and Pakistan

Britain and Pakistan

Thailand and Burma

China and Britain

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Question 6 of 10

6. What did Bangladesh become known as after its first session of Independence in 1947? Hint

East Pakistan

West Pakistan

East India

East Burma

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Question 7 of 10

7. What year did Bangladesh finally become independent and gain the name it has today? Hint

1871

1641

1991

1971

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who became Prime Minister of Bangladesh in 2001? Hint

Begum Zia

Mohammad Dim Emi

Begum Faria Haque

Sohel Rhaman

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the national flower of Bangladesh? Hint

Tulip

Rose

Water Lily

Orchid

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Question 10 of 10

10. Bangladesh has a ruling royal family.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the capital city of Bangladesh?

Answer: Dhaka

Bangladesh is a small country. Its area is 143,998 sq km and in 2009 it had an estimated population of 162,000,000.

2. What does Bangladesh's flag look like?

Answer: Green background with red circle in centre

The national flag of Bangladesh was a design of painter Quamrul Hasan and it is flown everywhere from government buildings to shanty shacks as a sign of patriotism.

3. On which continent is Bangladesh located?

Answer: Asia

It is situated with India to the west and north and Myanmar to the east. To the south lies the Bay of Bengal.

4. What is the main religion practiced in Bangladesh?

Answer: Islam

In 1998, 83% of Bangladeshis were Muslim, 16% Hindu, and 1% from other religions.

5. Which two countries ruled the area that came to be known as Bangladesh in the second half of the 20th century?

Answer: Britain and Pakistan

Bangladesh is now an independent republic with an elected government. Its full name is the People's Republic of Bangladesh.

6. What did Bangladesh become known as after its first session of Independence in 1947?

Answer: East Pakistan

The country gained a new name but conditions did not improve. Independence from Britain came on August 15 1947. Candi was one of the campaigners for Independence.

7. What year did Bangladesh finally become independent and gain the name it has today?

Answer: 1971

After the nine month long liberation war there were widespread atrocities against the Bengalis in East Pakistan.

The number of people that died in the liberation war is not exactly known. Pakistan claims it is 26,000 while India and Bangladesh say it is 3 million.

8. Who became Prime Minister of Bangladesh in 2001?

Answer: Begum Zia

She represents the BNP (Bangladesh National Party)

Interestingly, both the Government and opposition parties are led by women.

9. What is the national flower of Bangladesh?

Answer: Water Lily

Giant lilies are commonly found in Bangldeshi parks and botanical gardens, of which Dhaka has two.

10. Bangladesh has a ruling royal family.

Answer: False

It has a President called Iajuddin Ahmed and a Prime Minister called Begum Khaleda Zia.

The monarchy that last ruled the country was Britain.

Source: Author susanhaque

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