Guyana civics quiz: questions and answers
All 15 general civics quiz questions about Guyana 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 Co-operative Republic, the National Assembly, English as the official language and the national motto.
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What is the capital of Guyana?
Georgetown
Georgetown, at the mouth of the Demerara River, is the capital and largest city.
What is the official name of Guyana?
Co-operative Republic of Guyana
Guyana became the Co-operative Republic of Guyana on 23 February 1970.
What is the name of Guyana’s legislature?
National Assembly
Guyana has a single-chamber National Assembly, which together with the President forms Parliament.
What is the official language of Guyana?
English
English is the official language, making Guyana the only English-speaking country in South America.
What is the national motto of Guyana?
One People, One Nation, One Destiny
The motto appears on Guyana's coat of arms and expresses national unity.
History 5 questions
Dutch colonies, British Guiana, the 1763 Berbice uprising, Arrival Day, independence in 1966 and the 1970 republic.
In which year did Guyana become independent?
1966
Guyana became independent from Britain on 26 May 1966.
What was Guyana called before independence?
British Guiana
The colony of British Guiana became independent as Guyana in 1966.
Who led the Berbice slave uprising of 1763?
Cuffy
Cuffy led the 1763 Berbice uprising and is Guyana's national hero, honoured by the 1763 Monument in Georgetown.
Which European country first set up colonies such as Essequibo, Demerara and Berbice?
The Netherlands
The Dutch founded the colonies of Essequibo, Demerara and Berbice, which later came under British rule.
What does Arrival Day on 5 May commemorate?
The arrival of indentured labourers from India in 1838
Arrival Day marks the arrival of the first indentured labourers from India in 1838.
Geography, culture and symbols 5 questions
Kaieteur Falls, the Essequibo River, the Golden Arrowhead flag, the hoatzin and the Victoria amazonica lily.
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What is the name of Guyana’s flag?
The Golden Arrowhead
The flag, called the Golden Arrowhead, has a green field, a gold arrowhead bordered in white and a red triangle bordered in black.
On which river is Kaieteur Falls?
The Potaro River
Kaieteur Falls, in Kaieteur National Park, is a very high single-drop waterfall on the Potaro River.
What is the longest river in Guyana?
The Essequibo River
The Essequibo is the longest river in Guyana, flowing north to the Atlantic.
What is Guyana’s national bird?
The hoatzin
The hoatzin, also called the Canje pheasant, is the national bird.
Which Guyanese festival celebrates Republic Day on 23 February?
Mashramani
Mashramani, often called Mash, is a festival of parades and costumes celebrating the 1970 republic.
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