Cameroon civics quiz: questions and answers
All 15 general civics quiz questions about Cameroon 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 official languages, Parliament, National Day and the national motto.
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What is the capital of Cameroon?
Yaoundé
Yaoundé is the capital. Douala is the largest city and main seaport.
What are the official languages of Cameroon?
English and French
Cameroon is officially bilingual, with English and French as its official languages.
Which two houses make up Cameroon’s Parliament?
National Assembly and Senate
Laws are made by the National Assembly, and the 1996 constitution created a second house, the Senate.
On which date is Cameroon’s National Day celebrated?
20 May
National Day marks the referendum of 20 May 1972, which replaced the federal system with a unitary republic.
What is Cameroon’s national motto?
Peace, Work, Fatherland
The motto is "Paix, Travail, Patrie" in French, or "Peace, Work, Fatherland" in English.
History 5 questions
The origin of the name, German Kamerun, independence in 1960, reunification in 1961 and the first president.
Where does the name Cameroon come from?
Portuguese name for a river full of shrimps
Portuguese sailors called the Wouri river Rio dos Camarões, meaning "river of shrimps", which became Cameroon in English.
Which European country claimed Cameroon as the colony of Kamerun in 1884?
Germany
The German Empire claimed the territory as Kamerun in 1884. After the First World War it was divided between France and Britain.
On what date did French Cameroun gain independence?
1 January 1960
French Cameroun became independent on 1 January 1960.
Which territory joined Cameroon on 1 October 1961 to form a federal republic?
British Southern Cameroons
On 1 October 1961 the British Southern Cameroons joined the former French Cameroun to form the Federal Republic of Cameroon.
Who was Cameroon’s first president?
Ahmadou Ahidjo
Ahmadou Ahidjo led Cameroon at independence in 1960 and was its first president.
Geography, culture and symbols 5 questions
Mount Cameroon, Douala, the Dja Faunal Reserve, the flag and why Cameroon is called Africa in miniature.
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What is the highest mountain in Cameroon?
Mount Cameroon
Mount Cameroon, a volcano near the coast, rises to just over 4,000 metres and is the country's highest point.
Which city is Cameroon’s largest city and main seaport?
Douala
Douala is the largest city, the economic capital and the main port.
Why is Cameroon often called “Africa in miniature”?
Because of its varied landscapes, languages and cultures
Cameroon is called "Africa in miniature" because of its geological, linguistic and cultural diversity.
Which rainforest reserve became Cameroon’s first World Heritage Site in 1987?
Dja Faunal Reserve
The Dja Faunal Reserve, one of Africa's largest protected rainforests, was inscribed in 1987.
What does the flag of Cameroon look like?
Green, red and yellow stripes with a yellow star
The flag has vertical green, red and yellow bands, with a five-pointed yellow star in the centre of the red band.
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