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Quiz about South Sudan A Country Torn by Civil Wars
Quiz about South Sudan A Country Torn by Civil Wars

South Sudan: A Country Torn by Civil Wars Quiz


After many years of civil wars, South Sudan separated from Sudan to become an independent state in 9 July 2011, and it is officially known as The Republic of South Sudan.

A multiple-choice quiz by sw11. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
sw11
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
397,681
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
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Question 1 of 10
1. After the split from Sudan, South Sudan consists of how many states? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. In which state is the capital city Juba located? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which commodity, discovered in 1978, is the main source of income for South Sudan? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which national oil company is the main investor in the oilfields in South Sudan, since the 1980s? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. South Sudan is a multilingual country with more than 60 indigenous languages. Which is the official language? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. About 15% of the landscape is covered by what feature? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which is an important agricultural export product in South Sudan? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which ethnic group constitutes about two-fifths of the population in South Sudan? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What is the name of the protected national park located close to Ethiopia, with a vast area of wilderness? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. In the rural areas, tukul is a very common feature. What kind of feature is it? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. After the split from Sudan, South Sudan consists of how many states?

Answer: 10

The ten states are Central Equatoria, Eastern Equatoria, Jonglei, Lakes, Northern Bahr el Ghazal, Unity, Upper Nile, Warrap, Western Bahr el Ghazal and Western Equatoria. It is a largely undeveloped country with slightly more than 80% of the 11 million people living in rural areas as of 2018.
2. In which state is the capital city Juba located?

Answer: Central Equatoria

Juba is located in Central Equatoria in the south of the country. It is one of the most undeveloped cities in the world, lacking a developed road transportation system. White Nile provides an important route for river transportation for this landlocked country,
3. Which commodity, discovered in 1978, is the main source of income for South Sudan?

Answer: Oil

Oil was discovered mainly in the south of Sudan which is now the north of South Sudan. The estimated oil reserves in South Sudan are about four times those of Sudan. More than 90% of the economy comes from oil. However oil production was frequently disrupted by civil wars which greatly affected the economy of the country.

There are no oil refineries and sea ports. The crude has to be pumped to refineries in Sudan for refining and Port Sudan for export.
4. Which national oil company is the main investor in the oilfields in South Sudan, since the 1980s?

Answer: China

Since the late 1980s, oil companies from China, Malaysia and India were operating in South Sudan. Petro China is the main operator and their engineering contracting subsidiaries developed most of the oilfield. Chinese national companies also provided most of the infrastructure construction which contributed greatly to the development of the country.
5. South Sudan is a multilingual country with more than 60 indigenous languages. Which is the official language?

Answer: English

Sudan gained independence in 1956 from Britain. English was introduced to Sudan since the British colonial days, and other major languages are Arabic, Juba Arabic and Dinga.
6. About 15% of the landscape is covered by what feature?

Answer: Swamp

Sudd is one of the world's largest wetlands, covering roughly 100000 sq. km (40000 sq. mi). During the wet season, the swamp could be expanded to 130000 sq. km (51000 sq. mi).
7. Which is an important agricultural export product in South Sudan?

Answer: Gum Arabic

Gum Arabic (aka gum Africa) is a water-soluble gum obtained from acacia trees. The gum can be processed to manufacture adhesives, candy and for pharmaceuticals.
8. Which ethnic group constitutes about two-fifths of the population in South Sudan?

Answer: Dinka

The Dinka are mainly cattle herders. Nuer is next major ethnic group at about 16%, and the remaining 48% are the Zande, the Bari, the Shilluk, the Anywa and a very small Arab population.
9. What is the name of the protected national park located close to Ethiopia, with a vast area of wilderness?

Answer: Boma National Park

There are two national parks in the country, Boma located next to the border of Ethiopia, and Southern located on the southwest.

Boma National Park, established in 1977, is probably the largest park in Africa with an estimated area of 22800 sq. km (8900 sq. mi). The park is mainly flat with many streams and swamps which sprang from the White Nile. There is a wide range of animals such as elephant, giraffe, hippopotamus, tiang, lion, gazelle, crocodile, monkey and many others.
10. In the rural areas, tukul is a very common feature. What kind of feature is it?

Answer: Thatched roof hut

Tukuls are very commonly found in other eastern Africa countries such as Ethiopia and Sudan. Roughly 80% of South Sudanese rural people live in tukuls. Tukul is a mud hut with a conical roof structure which is constructed with other materials- grass, millet stalks and wooden poles.
Source: Author sw11

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