Morocco civics quiz: questions and answers
All 15 general civics quiz questions about Morocco 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
Morocco's constitutional monarchy, two-chamber Parliament and 2011 Constitution.
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What is the capital city of Morocco?
Rabat
Rabat is Morocco's capital and the seat of Parliament and government. Casablanca is the largest city.
What type of government does Morocco have?
Constitutional monarchy
Morocco is a constitutional monarchy with an elected Parliament and a King as head of state.
What are the two houses of Morocco’s Parliament?
House of Representatives and House of Councillors
Morocco's Parliament has two chambers: the House of Representatives and the House of Councillors.
Which two languages are official under Morocco’s 2011 Constitution?
Arabic and Amazigh
The 2011 Constitution made Amazigh an official language alongside Arabic.
Under the 2011 Constitution, who appoints Morocco’s Head of Government?
The King
The King appoints the Head of Government from the party that comes first in elections to the House of Representatives.
History 5 questions
From the Idrisid dynasty and al-Qarawiyyin to the protectorate and independence in 1956.
In which year did Morocco regain its independence?
1956
Morocco regained independence from France in 1956, ending the protectorate that began in 1912.
Which treaty established the French protectorate over Morocco in 1912?
Treaty of Fez
The Treaty of Fez, signed in 1912, placed most of Morocco under a French protectorate.
Which institution in Fez, founded in 859, is among the oldest universities in the world?
University of al-Qarawiyyin
Al-Qarawiyyin was founded in Fez in 859 by Fatima al-Fihri and is often cited as the oldest operating university.
Which famous 14th-century traveller was born in Tangier?
Ibn Battuta
Ibn Battuta, born in Tangier in 1304, travelled across Africa, Asia and Europe for nearly 30 years.
Which dynasty, founded by Idris I in 788, is considered Morocco’s first Islamic state?
The Idrisid dynasty
Idris I founded the Idrisid dynasty in 788, and his son Idris II developed Fez as its capital.
Geography, culture and symbols 5 questions
The Atlas Mountains, the Strait of Gibraltar, the dirham and the red flag with its green star.
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What is the currency of Morocco?
Dirham
Morocco's currency is the Moroccan dirham, issued by Bank Al-Maghrib.
What is the highest mountain in Morocco?
Toubkal
Toubkal in the High Atlas is the highest peak in Morocco and in North Africa.
What symbol is on Morocco’s red flag?
A green five-pointed star
Morocco's flag is red with a green interlaced five-pointed star in the centre.
Which strait separates Morocco from Spain?
Strait of Gibraltar
The Strait of Gibraltar separates Morocco from Spain and links the Atlantic Ocean with the Mediterranean Sea.
Which mosque in Casablanca has one of the tallest minarets in the world?
Hassan II Mosque
The Hassan II Mosque, completed in 1993 on Casablanca's seafront, has a minaret about 210 metres tall.
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