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Kuwait Trivia Quiz

Let's see how much you know about one of the world's richest countries. Good luck and please do not forget to rate it.

A multiple-choice quiz by mannu12. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
mannu12

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
295,166

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
2035

Last 3 plays: Guest 37 (8/10), Guest 188 (5/10), Guest 37 (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is significant about the falcon in Kuwait? Hint

It is the only bird found in Kuwait

It is the national bird of Kuwait

Nothing is significant about the falcon

It is an endangered species in Kuwait

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the currency used in Kuwait? Hint

Kuwaiti pound

Kuwaiti dollar

Kuwaiti dinar

Kuwaiti riyal

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of the following is not a 'governorate' of Kuwait? Hint

Al Hawalli

Mubarak Al Kabeer

Al Jahra

Salmiya

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the official religion of Kuwait? Hint

Buddhism

Christianity

Islam

Hinduism

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Question 5 of 10

5. Does Kuwait have a bay?

Yes

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Question 6 of 10

6. The name Kuwait means: Hint

Fortress of Destiny

Huge Fortress

Fortress of Death

Fortress Built Near Water

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Question 7 of 10

7. Kuwait gained independence from which country? Hint

Portugal

Great Britain

France

Germany

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of the following is the tallest building in Kuwait? Hint

Arraya 2

Al Hamra Tower

Al Tijaria Tower

Baitak Tower

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Question 9 of 10

9. Kuwait is the smallest country in Asia.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. Of how many towers do The Kuwait Towers comprise? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is significant about the falcon in Kuwait?

Answer: It is the national bird of Kuwait

If you check out the stamps and the currencies of Kuwait you will always find a picture of a falcon on it. Falcons are found everywhere in Kuwait.

2. What is the currency used in Kuwait?

Answer: Kuwaiti dinar

Prior to 1960 Kuwait used the Indian rupee with a Kuwaiti stamp and the Emir's signature on it.

3. Which of the following is not a 'governorate' of Kuwait?

Answer: Salmiya

Salmiya is a district of the Hawalli Governorate.

4. What is the official religion of Kuwait?

Answer: Islam

About 80 percent of people in Kuwait follow Islam. Muslim immigrants from Saudi Arabia settled in Kuwait resulting in the formation of Islam in Kuwait.

5. Does Kuwait have a bay?

Answer: Yes

Its name is Kuwait Bay. Kuwait's capital Kuwait City is situated on Kuwait Bay. It is used for fishing and travelling to Kuwait's islands.

6. The name Kuwait means:

Answer: Fortress Built Near Water

The original Kuwaitis were nomadic tribesmen of the Bani Utaba tribe of the Anaiza confederation. They emigrated from central Arabia in the early 18th century, settling near some brackish wells around which they built a fort.

7. Kuwait gained independence from which country?

Answer: Great Britain

Kuwait became fully independent when Great Britain cancelled its protectorate status over the sheikhdom on June 19, 1961.

8. Which of the following is the tallest building in Kuwait?

Answer: Al Hamra Tower

As of 2010 Al-Hamra Tower is the tallest building in the State of Kuwait with the height of 412 m with 77 floors making it one of the tallest buildings in the Middle East.

9. Kuwait is the smallest country in Asia.

Answer: False

In fact the smallest country in Asia is The Republic of Maldives in both area and population. Kuwait is 157th largest country in the world.

10. Of how many towers do The Kuwait Towers comprise?

Answer: 3

The smallest tower is used for projecting lights onto the other two towers. The second tower is used as a water reservoir. The largest of them has a revolving restaurant and a revolving view deck giving a scenic view of Kuwait City and its bordering cities. It also has another reservoir.

Source: Author mannu12

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