Bosnia and Herzegovina civics quiz: questions and answers
All 15 general civics quiz questions about Bosnia and Herzegovina with answers and explanations, grouped by topic. This is a learning quiz, not an official exam. Select a question to see the answer.
Government and law 5 questions
The capital, the two entities, the three-member Presidency, the Dayton constitution and naturalisation rules.
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What is the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Sarajevo
Sarajevo is the capital and largest city of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Which two entities make up Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Federation of BiH and Republika Srpska
The country has two entities, the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Republika Srpska, plus the Brčko District.
How many members sit on the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Three
The Presidency has three members: one Bosniak, one Croat and one Serb.
The Constitution of Bosnia and Herzegovina is an annex to which agreement?
The Dayton Peace Agreement
The Constitution is Annex 4 of the General Framework Agreement for Peace, known as the Dayton Agreement, signed in 1995.
How many years of registered permanent residence are usually needed before applying for naturalisation?
Eight
The state citizenship law requires permanent residence registered in the country for at least eight years.
History 5 questions
Ottoman and Austro-Hungarian rule, Sarajevo in 1914 and 1984, and the writer Ivo Andrić.
Which empire ruled Bosnia from the 15th century until 1878?
The Ottoman Empire
The Ottomans conquered Bosnia in 1463 and ruled it until Austria-Hungary took over its administration in 1878.
Which empire annexed Bosnia and Herzegovina in 1908?
Austria-Hungary
Austria-Hungary occupied Bosnia and Herzegovina in 1878 and formally annexed it in 1908.
Which event took place in Sarajevo in June 1914?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria was assassinated in Sarajevo on 28 June 1914, an event that led to the First World War.
Which Winter Olympic Games were held in Sarajevo?
1984
Sarajevo hosted the 14th Winter Olympic Games in February 1984.
Which Nobel Prize-winning writer born in Bosnia wrote ‘The Bridge on the Drina’?
Ivo Andrić
Ivo Andrić was born near Travnik and won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1961.
Geography, culture and symbols 5 questions
Rivers and historic bridges, the Adriatic coast at Neum, the flag and the convertible mark.
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What is the currency of Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Convertible mark
The convertible mark (KM) has been the currency since 1998.
What shape is the yellow figure on the flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina?
A triangle
The blue flag has a yellow triangle with a line of white stars along one side.
Which river does the Old Bridge in Mostar cross?
Neretva
The Old Bridge (Stari Most) was built by the Ottomans in the 16th century over the Neretva. The area is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Which town gives Bosnia and Herzegovina its short coastline on the Adriatic Sea?
Neum
Neum lies on a short stretch of Adriatic coast, roughly 20 kilometres long, belonging to Bosnia and Herzegovina.
In which town is the UNESCO-listed Mehmed Paša Sokolović Bridge?
Višegrad
The 16th-century bridge crosses the Drina at Višegrad and was added to the UNESCO list in 2007.
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