Grenada civics quiz: questions and answers
All 15 general civics quiz questions about Grenada 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
Grenada's constitutional monarchy, the Governor-General, the two Houses of Parliament and St. George's.
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What is the capital of Grenada?
St. George's
St. George's, with its horseshoe-shaped harbour, is the capital. Hillsborough is the main town of Carriacou.
Who represents the monarch in Grenada?
The Governor-General
Grenada is a constitutional monarchy. The monarch is represented locally by the Governor-General.
What are the two Houses of Grenada’s Parliament?
The House of Representatives and the Senate
Grenada's Parliament has an elected House of Representatives and an appointed Senate.
Which two smaller islands form part of the state of Grenada?
Carriacou and Petite Martinique
The state of Grenada includes the main island plus Carriacou and Petite Martinique in the southern Grenadines.
Which currency is used in Grenada?
The Eastern Caribbean dollar
Grenada uses the Eastern Caribbean dollar, shared with other members of the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union.
History 5 questions
French and British rule, Fédon's Rebellion, independence in 1974 and the 1979 revolution.
Which European country established the first lasting colony in Grenada in the 1600s?
France
French settlers from Martinique established a colony in the mid-1600s. Grenada was later ceded to Britain under the Treaty of Paris in 1763.
Who led the 1795 rebellion against British rule in Grenada?
Julien Fédon
Julien Fédon, a free planter of mixed heritage, led an uprising in 1795 inspired by the French Revolution.
On which date did Grenada become independent?
7 February 1974
Grenada became independent from the United Kingdom on 7 February 1974, celebrated each year as Independence Day.
Who was Grenada’s first Prime Minister after independence?
Sir Eric Gairy
Sir Eric Gairy led Grenada to independence in 1974 and became its first Prime Minister.
Which movement, led by Maurice Bishop, took power in Grenada in March 1979?
The New Jewel Movement
Maurice Bishop's New Jewel Movement took power on 13 March 1979 and formed the People's Revolutionary Government.
Geography, culture and symbols 5 questions
Carriacou and Petite Martinique, Grand Etang, nutmeg, the seven-star flag and the national anthem.
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What is Grenada’s popular nickname?
The Isle of Spice
Grenada is called the Isle of Spice, or Spice Isle, because it grows nutmeg, mace, cinnamon, cloves and other spices.
Which spice appears on Grenada’s national flag?
Nutmeg
A nutmeg pod is shown on the green triangle near the hoist of the flag, reflecting its importance to Grenada.
What do the seven stars on Grenada’s flag represent?
The six parishes plus Carriacou and Petite Martinique
The seven gold stars stand for Grenada's six parishes plus Carriacou and Petite Martinique, which are treated as a seventh.
Which crater lake lies in the mountainous centre of Grenada?
Grand Etang Lake
Grand Etang Lake sits in the crater of an extinct volcano inside Grand Etang Forest Reserve.
What is the title of Grenada’s national anthem?
Hail Grenada
Grenada's national anthem is 'Hail Grenada', which begins 'Hail! Grenada, land of ours'.
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