Madagascar civics quiz: questions and answers
All 15 general civics quiz questions about Madagascar 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, official languages, currency, national motto and national anthem of Madagascar.
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What is the capital of Madagascar?
Antananarivo
Antananarivo, in the central highlands, is the capital and largest city.
What are Madagascar’s official languages?
Malagasy and French
Malagasy and French are the official languages.
What is the currency of Madagascar?
Ariary
Madagascar's currency is the ariary (MGA).
What is Madagascar’s national motto?
Love, Fatherland, Progress
The motto is "Fitiavana, Tanindrazana, Fandrosoana", meaning Love, Fatherland, Progress.
What is the title of Madagascar’s national anthem?
Ry Tanindrazanay malala ô
Madagascar's anthem is "Ry Tanindrazanay malala ô" ("O, Our Beloved Fatherland"), adopted at independence in 1960. The others are the anthems of Kenya, Gabon and Mauritius.
History 5 questions
The Merina monarchy, French colonisation, the 1947 uprising and independence in 1960.
On what date did Madagascar gain independence?
26 June 1960
Madagascar became independent from France on 26 June 1960.
Who was the last monarch of Madagascar?
Queen Ranavalona III
Queen Ranavalona III was the last monarch. She was removed and exiled after France took control.
In which year did France annex Madagascar?
1896
France annexed Madagascar in 1896 and declared it a colony the following year.
The Malagasy Uprising of 1947 was a revolt against whom?
French colonial rule
The 1947 Malagasy Uprising was a nationalist rebellion against French colonial rule.
Who was the first president of independent Madagascar?
Philibert Tsiranana
Philibert Tsiranana was president of the First Republic from 1960 to 1972.
Geography, culture and symbols 5 questions
Madagascar's island geography, wildlife, highest peak and national flag.
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Where does Madagascar rank among the world’s largest islands?
Fourth largest
Madagascar is the fourth-largest island in the world.
Which channel separates Madagascar from mainland Africa?
Mozambique Channel
The Mozambique Channel lies between Madagascar and the coast of Mozambique.
What is the highest peak in Madagascar?
Maromokotro
Maromokotro, in the Tsaratanana Massif, is the highest point at about 2,876 metres.
Which best describes Madagascar’s flag?
White band at the hoist, with red over green
The flag has a white vertical band at the hoist and two horizontal bands, red above green.
Which primates are found naturally only in Madagascar?
Lemurs
Lemurs are native only to Madagascar, which is famous for its unique wildlife.
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