Papua New Guinea civics quiz: questions and answers
All 15 general civics quiz questions about Papua New Guinea 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 Constitution, the National Parliament, the Governor-General and the rules for naturalisation.
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What is the capital city of Papua New Guinea?
Port Moresby
Port Moresby, on the southern coast, is the capital and seat of the National Parliament.
What is the name of Papua New Guinea’s legislature?
The National Parliament
Papua New Guinea has a single-chamber National Parliament. The House of Assembly was its pre-independence predecessor.
Who represents the head of state in Papua New Guinea?
The Governor-General
Papua New Guinea is a Commonwealth realm. The Governor-General, elected by the National Parliament, represents the monarch.
What is the maximum term of Papua New Guinea’s National Parliament?
Five years
The National Parliament has a maximum term of five years between general elections.
How many years of continuous residence does the Constitution require before applying for naturalisation?
At least eight years
Section 67 of the Constitution requires an applicant to have lived continuously in the country for at least eight years.
History 5 questions
Ancient farming at Kuk, the Kokoda Track campaign and independence from Australia in 1975.
In which year did Papua New Guinea become independent?
1975
Papua New Guinea became independent on 16 September 1975, which is celebrated as Independence Day.
From which country did Papua New Guinea gain independence?
Australia
Papua New Guinea was administered by Australia until independence in 1975.
Who was the first Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea?
Michael Somare
Michael Somare led the country to independence in 1975 and is often called the father of the nation.
During which war was the Kokoda Track campaign fought in 1942?
The Second World War
In 1942 Australian and Papuan forces fought Japanese troops along the Kokoda Track in the Second World War.
What does the Kuk Early Agricultural Site in the Western Highlands show evidence of?
Thousands of years of early farming
Kuk, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2008, shows evidence of plant cultivation and drainage going back thousands of years.
Geography, culture and symbols 5 questions
Mount Wilhelm, the kina, Tok Pisin, the national anthem and the bird of paradise on the flag.
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What is the highest mountain in Papua New Guinea?
Mount Wilhelm
Mount Wilhelm, at about 4,509 metres, is the highest peak in Papua New Guinea.
What is the currency of Papua New Guinea?
Kina
The kina (PGK) is the currency of Papua New Guinea.
Which of these is an official language of Papua New Guinea?
Tok Pisin
The official languages are English, Tok Pisin, Hiri Motu and PNG Sign Language. Bislama is spoken in Vanuatu.
Which bird appears in gold on the national flag?
A bird of paradise
The flag shows a gold Raggiana bird of paradise on red, with the Southern Cross in white on black.
What is the name of the national anthem of Papua New Guinea?
O Arise, All You Sons
O Arise, All You Sons has been the national anthem since independence in 1975. Unity in diversity is the national motto.
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