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Guinea - The African Nation Trivia Quiz

This quiz tests players' knowledge of the African nation of Guinea. Best of luck!

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

Author
Triviaballer

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
271,145

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
10 / 15

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1788

Last 3 plays: Guest 172 (5/15), Johnmcmanners (15/15), JanIQ (11/15).

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Question 1 of 15

1. The Republic of Guinea is one of the many countries located in West Africa. Which of the following countries is NOT one of the six nations that borders Guinea? Hint

Senegal

Nigeria

Sierra Leone

Mali

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Question 2 of 15

2. Which of the following best describes the location of Conakry, Guinea's most important city? Hint

It is a border city located just outside the border with Liberia.

It is a port city located on Guinea's western coast.

It is located in the geographic center of Guinea.

It is located about 45 kilometers northwest of the geographic center of Guinea

3. Guinea was formerly known as French Guinea and it still retains a heavy French influence. As you may have guessed, the official language of the country is French. What is Guinea's official motto in French? Hint

Honneur, Fraternit�, Justice

Un peuple, un but, une foi

Travail, Justice, Solidarit�

Libert�, �galit�, Fraternit�

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Question 4 of 15

4. Three major African rivers are located in the nation of Guinea. Of the following, which river does NOT pass through Guinea? Hint

Niger River

Gambia River

Bandama River

S�n�gal River

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Question 5 of 15

5. Several major empires and kingdoms have ruled over the land where the present-day nation of Guinea is located. Of the following, which is NOT one of the major empires or kingdoms that ruled over West Africa and present-day Guinea? Hint

Timurid

Mali

Songhai

Ghana

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Question 6 of 15

6. Guinea was the first French African colony to gain its independence. In what year did Guinea become officially separate from France? Hint

1955

1958

1953

1951

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Question 7 of 15

7. What man effectively ruled as a dictator from Guinea's independence in the 1950s until his death in 1984? Hint

Mansa Musa

Jo�o Bernardo Vieira

Ahmed S�kou Tour�

Martinho Ndafa Kabi

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Question 8 of 15

8. Which of the following is NOT a true statement regarding Lansana Cont�, Guinea's second major political leader? Hint

He gained power by staging a military coup in 1984.

He is a member of the Susu ethnic group and is a devout Muslim.

He was first elected in a 'free' election in 1993 as a member of the United People's Freedom Alliance party.

He released over 250 individuals that were political prisoners under the Tour� regime.

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Question 9 of 15

9. The nation of Guinea is divided into eight administrative regions. Which of the following terms does the government of Guinea use to describe the 33 subdivisions of the eight administrative regions? Hint

Parishes

States

Prefectures

Provinces

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Question 10 of 15

10. What important city of Guinea is located in the Guin�e Foresti�re and is a major center for the production of silver? Hint

Dabola

Nz�r�kor�

Gu�ck�dougou

For�cariah

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Question 11 of 15

11. What mountain lying along the border with C�te d'Ivoire contains the highest point in both Guinea and C�te d'Ivoire? Hint

Mount Nimba

Tala Mugongo

Mount Yekepa

Mont Nabebe

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Question 12 of 15

12. Which of the following is NOT a major export of the nation of Guinea? Hint

Diamonds

Gold

Bauxite

Copper

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Question 13 of 15

13. About 60% of the land area in Guinea is classified as forests and woodlands. Approximately what percentage of Guinea's land area is classified as arable land? Hint

15%

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Question 14 of 15

14. Which of the following ethnic groups is NOT one of the three primary ethnic groups of Guinea? Hint

Peuhl

Soussou

Malinke

Maasai

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Question 15 of 15

15. In what time zone is the nation of Guinea located? Hint

UTC 0

UTC-1

UTC+1

UTC+2

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The Republic of Guinea is one of the many countries located in West Africa. Which of the following countries is NOT one of the six nations that borders Guinea?

Answer: Nigeria

The other three nations that border Guinea are Guinea-Bissau, C�te d'Ivoire, and Liberia. The Atlantic Ocean forms part of Guinea's western border.

2. Which of the following best describes the location of Conakry, Guinea's most important city?

Answer: It is a port city located on Guinea's western coast.

The city of Conakry is considered a 'special zone' within Guinea. Conakry was built on Tombo Island and its location provides easy access points to the Atlantic Ocean.

Answer: Travail, Justice, Solidarit�

In English this roughly translates to 'Work, Justice, Solidarity.' Guinea's national anthem is called Libert�.

4. Three major African rivers are located in the nation of Guinea. Of the following, which river does NOT pass through Guinea?

Answer: Bandama River

Twenty-two rivers in Africa have their water source in the nation of Guinea. Many of these rivers drain into the arm of the Atlantic Ocean known as the Gulf of Guinea. The Bandama River is the longest river in C�te d'Ivoire.

Answer: Timurid

The Timurid was a Sunni Muslim dynasty that ruled over Central Asia from 1363 to 1506. The Songhai Empire ruled over much of Western Africa during the 15th and 16th centuries. The Mali Empire lasted from 1235 to 1645. The Ghana Empire lasted from 750 to 1068 and was one of the first in Africa.

6. Guinea was the first French African colony to gain its independence. In what year did Guinea become officially separate from France?

Answer: 1958

Guinea's official date of independence is October 2, 1958. In September of 1958 the government of France under Charles de Gaulle allowed its African colonies to vote for immediate independence or a new constitution. The only colony to vote for immediate independence was Guinea.

7. What man effectively ruled as a dictator from Guinea's independence in the 1950s until his death in 1984?

Answer: Ahmed S�kou Tour�

As with many other newly independent nations, the people of Guinea put their trust and confidence in a one-man government. Tour� espoused many democratic ideals but his legacy is marred by his lack of concern for basic human rights.

8. Which of the following is NOT a true statement regarding Lansana Cont�, Guinea's second major political leader?

Answer: He was first elected in a 'free' election in 1993 as a member of the United People's Freedom Alliance party.

Louis Lansana Beavogui took over as Interim President of Guinea on March 27, 1984, the day after Ahmed S�kou Tour� died. Lansana Cont� led a military coup and gained control of the government of Guinea on April 3, 1984.

Answer: Prefectures

With an area of 16,220 square kilometers, Kouroussa is the largest prefecture in Guinea. The second largest prefecture is Siguiri in the northeast portion of the country.

10. What important city of Guinea is located in the Guin�e Foresti�re and is a major center for the production of silver?

Answer: Nz�r�kor�

Nz�r�kor� is located very close to the border with Liberia. A small uprising against French rule occurred here in 1911.

11. What mountain lying along the border with C�te d'Ivoire contains the highest point in both Guinea and C�te d'Ivoire?

Answer: Mount Nimba

Mount Nimba rises to 1,752 meters (5,750 feet) above sea level. In 1944 the portion of Mount Nimba within Guinea became a World Heritage Site named The Mount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve.

12. Which of the following is NOT a major export of the nation of Guinea?

Answer: Copper

Iron ore, uranium, and fish are also major exports of Guinea. Many sub-Saharan African nations engage in the exporting of diamonds.

13. About 60% of the land area in Guinea is classified as forests and woodlands. Approximately what percentage of Guinea's land area is classified as arable land?

Answer: 4%

Some of the major environmental concerns of Guinea include deforestation, desertification, and soil erosion. Much of Africa and Australia is covered by desert and is thus not considered arable land. Information regarding Guinea's land use statistics was obtained from https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/gv.html

14. Which of the following ethnic groups is NOT one of the three primary ethnic groups of Guinea?

Answer: Maasai

The Peuhl is the largest ethnic group and it extends through many countries in Northern Africa. The Masai ethnic group primarily lives in the nations of Kenya and Tanzania.

15. In what time zone is the nation of Guinea located?

Answer: UTC 0

Guinea's approximate coordinates are 10 degrees north and 14 degrees west. Since time zones in general comprise about 12 degrees of longitude, Guinea lies within two degrees of UTC-1.

Source: Author Triviaballer

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