Maldives civics quiz: questions and answers
All 15 general civics quiz questions about Maldives 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 Malé, the People's Majlis, the 2008 Constitution, Dhivehi and the rufiyaa.
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What is the capital city of the Maldives?
Malé
Malé is the capital and largest city of the Maldives and the seat of government.
What is the name of the Maldives’ parliament?
People's Majlis
The People's Majlis is the unicameral legislature of the Maldives.
What is the official language of the Maldives?
Dhivehi
Dhivehi is the official and national language of the Maldives, written in the Thaana script.
What is the currency of the Maldives?
Maldivian rufiyaa
The rufiyaa is the national currency, issued by the Maldives Monetary Authority.
In which year was the current Constitution of the Maldives ratified?
2008
The current Constitution was ratified in August 2008 and introduced multi-party elections for the presidency.
History 5 questions
The conversion to Islam in 1153, the struggle against Portuguese rule, independence in 1965 and the republic.
In which year did the Maldives convert to Islam, according to tradition?
1153
The Maldives adopted Islam in 1153 AD, an event marked each year as Islam Day.
Which national hero led the Maldivians to end Portuguese occupation in 1573?
Muhammad Thakurufaanu
Muhammad Thakurufaanu led the uprising that ended Portuguese rule in 1573. The victory is celebrated as National Day.
On which date did the Maldives gain independence from British protection?
26 July 1965
An agreement with the United Kingdom ended British protection on 26 July 1965, now Independence Day.
Before becoming a republic in 1968, how was the Maldives mainly governed?
As a sultanate
The Maldives was a sultanate for centuries. It became a republic on 11 November 1968, marked as Republic Day.
In which year did the Maldives become a member of the United Nations?
1965
The Maldives joined the United Nations in September 1965, shortly after gaining independence that July.
Geography, culture and symbols 5 questions
The atolls of the Indian Ocean, the national flag, the Thaana script and coral stone mosques.
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In which ocean are the Maldives located?
Indian Ocean
The Maldives is a chain of coral atolls in the Indian Ocean, south-west of Sri Lanka and India.
What is shown in the centre of the Maldivian flag?
A white crescent on a green rectangle
The flag has a red border around a green rectangle containing a white crescent, a symbol of Islam.
What is the name of the script used to write Dhivehi?
Thaana
Dhivehi is written in Thaana, a script written from right to left.
How many natural atolls make up the Maldives?
26
The Maldives is made up of 26 natural atolls containing around 1,200 coral islands.
What is the title of the national anthem of the Maldives?
Gaumee Salaam
'Gaumee Salaam', meaning National Salute, is the national anthem of the Maldives.
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