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The Generically Named CAR Trivia Quiz

The Central African Republic is a republic located in the central part of Africa. How much do you know about this country that didn't spend too much time coming up with a cool name like Mongolia or Venezuela?

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

Author
geniusonwheels

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
315,349

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
4291

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: andymuenz (10/10), pmccoskey (4/10), debray2001 (8/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Central African Republic is located in the central part of Africa, surrounded by six countries. When naming the country, officials probably just looked around and saw what was popular. Which one of these "C" countries does NOT border the C.A.R.? Hint

Chad

Congo, Republic of the

Cameroon

Cote d'Ivoire

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Question 2 of 10

2. Everybody loves hyphens, right? Well, so does the Central African Republic. Which of these is NOT an official prefecture of the country? Hint

Ombella-M'Poko

Basse-Kotto

Haute-Normandie

Bamingui-Bangoran

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Question 3 of 10

3. Talk about being generic. Eight of the top ten traditionally most populated cities in the Central African Republic, including the capital, start with what letter?

Answer: (One Letter)

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Question 4 of 10

4. If you wanted to celebrate the Central African Independence Day with other Central Africans, when should you be sure to be in Central African Republic? Hint

October 21st

August 13th

February 3rd

April 30th

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Question 5 of 10

5. Although not as generic as Stone Mountain, what mountain serves as the highest point of the Central African Republic? Hint

Numba Mountain

Mont Abourass�in

Mont Ngaoui

Gebel Elba

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Question 6 of 10

6. When coming up with its flag, the country used five different colors. Red stands for blood, blue for sky and freedom, green for hope and faith, white for peace and dignity, and yellow for tolerance. These five colors come from the three colors of the French tricolor, where it gained its freedom, and the Pan-African colors, which appear in other African flags. What color is the common bond between those two sets? Hint

White

Red

Blue

Green

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of these is NOT a major export of the Central African Republic? Hint

Cassava

Cotton

Timber

Oil

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Question 8 of 10

8. Central African Republic is made up of many types of geographical features, including three of the ones listed below. Spot the only one that is actually in Paraguay. Hint

The granite plateau of Yade Massif

The Mbomu River

The scattered Fertit Hills

The grassland of Gran Chaco

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Question 9 of 10

9. Many countries experience a lot of wind, but it can especially be a natural hazard in the Central African Republic. What is the name of the trade wind that blows across the Gulf of Guinea that is reported as being hot, dry, and carrying dust? Hint

Coromell

Tribunal

Harmattan

Ljuaka

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Question 10 of 10

10. Finally, not all generic items start with a generic name. Many start as brand names and eventually become generic. The original name of the Central African Republic was Ubangi-Shari. The country was called this until its independence. Where did Ubangi-Shari get its name? Hint

From two of the revolutionaries in early African history

From the Ubangi River and Shari River

From the two legendary founders of the country

From local mythological figures

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Cote d'Ivoire

Besides these three, the Central African Republic also borders the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Sudan and South Sudan. It is landlocked.

2. Everybody loves hyphens, right? Well, so does the Central African Republic. Which of these is NOT an official prefecture of the country?

Answer: Haute-Normandie

Haute-Normandie is one of the regions of France. Hopefully the 'Normandy' tipped you off.

Other hyphenated CAR prefectures are Mambere-Kadei, Haute-Kotto, Ouham-Pende, and Haut-Mbomou.

3. Talk about being generic. Eight of the top ten traditionally most populated cities in the Central African Republic, including the capital, start with what letter?

Answer: B

The capital of the Central African Republic is Bangui. The other seven major cities are Bimbo, Berberati, Bambari, Bouar, Bossangoa, Bria, and Bangassou. Only the important cities of Cantor and Nola break this pattern.

4. If you wanted to celebrate the Central African Independence Day with other Central Africans, when should you be sure to be in Central African Republic?

Answer: August 13th

The CAR has had a long history of tribal development and French Colonialism. Finally on August 13, 1960, the country became independent from France. The holiday in CAR is named Independence Day. Want another generic sounding holiday? December 1st is named National Holiday.

5. Although not as generic as Stone Mountain, what mountain serves as the highest point of the Central African Republic?

Answer: Mont Ngaoui

At 1,420 meters or 4,659 feet and between the border of Cameroon and CAR, Mont Ngaoui serves as the highest point of Central African Republic. An alternate name of the mountain is Gaou, which is much easier to say than 'Ngaoui'.

Answer: Red

The French tricolor is red, white and blue. The Pan-African colors are red, yellow, and green. The countries of Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Republic of the Congo, Guinea, Mali and Senegal all use just red, yellow, and green. Similarly, countries like Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique, Sao Tome and Principe, Togo, and Zambia have added white and black to the color scheme.

7. Which of these is NOT a major export of the Central African Republic?

Answer: Oil

Cassava is the major cash crop, with the production of 200,000 to 300,000 tons a year. Cotton is the highest exported good, with productions of 25,000-40,000 tons a year.

8. Central African Republic is made up of many types of geographical features, including three of the ones listed below. Spot the only one that is actually in Paraguay.

Answer: The grassland of Gran Chaco

Much of the Central African Republic is made up of grassland, but the lush Gran Chaco is located in Bolivia, Paraguay, Argentina, and Brazil.

Answer: Harmattan

The Harmattan blows across the Gulf of Guinea into the continent of Africa, causing a haze and covering large coastal areas for some countries. This type of wind is also called 'The Doctor' due to its claimed healthful properties.

Answer: From the Ubangi River and Shari River

The Ubangi River, a major tributary of the Congo River, and the Shari River, which flows through CAR and Chad where Chad's capital N'Djamena is centered around, are the namesakes of the original country. The modern name comes from three basic facts: 1) it's very central, almost the most central country on the continent; 2) it's in Africa; 3) most importantly, it's a newly formed republic.

Source: Author geniusonwheels

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