Niger civics quiz: questions and answers
All 15 general civics quiz questions about Niger 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, key dates in the birth of the republic, citizenship terms and the colonial past.
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What is the capital of Niger?
Niamey
Niamey, in the south-west on the Niger River, is the capital and largest city.
On what date did Niger gain full independence from France?
3 August 1960
Niger became fully independent at midnight on 3 August 1960.
On what date in 1958 was the autonomous Republic of Niger created?
18 December 1958
The autonomous Republic of Niger was officially created on 18 December 1958, within the French Community, before full independence in 1960.
What is the correct term for a citizen of Niger?
Nigerien
Citizens of Niger are Nigeriens. "Nigerian" refers to citizens of neighbouring Nigeria.
Which European country ruled Niger as a colony?
France
Niger was a French colony until 1960.
History 5 questions
The first president, the sultanates of Agadez and Damagaram, Kanem-Bornu and French West Africa.
Who was Niger’s first president?
Hamani Diori
Hamani Diori became Niger's first president at independence. The others were the first presidents of Mali, Upper Volta and Chad.
Which sultanate was centred on the town of Zinder?
Sultanate of Damagaram
Kanuri settlers founded the Sultanate of Damagaram, centred on Zinder in southern Niger.
Which historic sultanate was based in the desert city of Agadez?
Sultanate of Aïr (Agadez)
The Sultanate of Aïr, also called the Sultanate of Agadez, was based in Agadez, a key stop on trans-Saharan trade routes.
Which empire based around Lake Chad once controlled eastern Niger?
Kanem-Bornu Empire
The Kanem-Bornu Empire dominated the Lake Chad region, and eastern Niger was under Kanem's control in the 1200s.
Before independence, Niger was part of which French colonial federation?
French West Africa
Niger was one of the colonies of French West Africa until it became independent in 1960.
Geography, culture and symbols 5 questions
The Niger River, the Aïr Mountains, Agadez, neighbouring countries and the national flag.
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After which feature is Niger named?
The Niger River
The country takes its name from the Niger River, which flows through its south-west.
In which mountain range is Niger’s highest point?
Aïr Mountains
Mont Idoukal-n-Taghès, at 2,022 metres, is in the Aïr Mountains of northern Niger.
Which city’s historic centre is a World Heritage Site, known as a gateway to the Sahara?
Agadez
The Historic Centre of Agadez, with its earthen architecture, was inscribed as a World Heritage Site in 2013.
Which country borders Niger to the south?
Nigeria
Nigeria lies to the south of Niger. Libya is to the north-east, Algeria to the north-west and Mali to the west.
Which description matches the flag of Niger?
Orange, white and green stripes with an orange disc
Niger's flag has horizontal orange, white and green bands, with an orange disc in the centre of the white band.
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