Sierra Leone civics quiz: questions and answers
All 15 general civics quiz questions about Sierra Leone 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
Sierra Leone's presidency, single-chamber Parliament and 1991 Constitution.
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What is the capital city of Sierra Leone?
Freetown
Freetown is Sierra Leone's capital, largest city and main port.
What is the official language of Sierra Leone?
English
English is the official language. Krio is the most widely spoken lingua franca.
How many chambers does Sierra Leone’s Parliament have?
One
Sierra Leone's Parliament is unicameral, with a single chamber that sits in Freetown.
Which constitution restored multi-party politics in Sierra Leone?
The 1991 Constitution
The 1991 Constitution replaced the one-party constitution of 1978 and restored multi-party democracy.
Since 1971, who has been Sierra Leone’s head of state?
The President
Sierra Leone became a republic in 1971, and the President has been head of state since then.
History 5 questions
From the founding of Freetown in 1792 to independence in 1961 and national heroes.
In which year did Sierra Leone gain independence?
1961
Sierra Leone became independent from Britain on 27 April 1961.
Which group of settlers founded Freetown in 1792?
Black settlers from Nova Scotia
In 1792 about 1,200 Black settlers from Nova Scotia, many formerly enslaved, founded Freetown.
Who was Sierra Leone’s first Prime Minister?
Milton Margai
Sir Milton Margai led Sierra Leone to independence in 1961 as its first Prime Minister.
Which chief led the 1898 Hut Tax War against British rule?
Bai Bureh
Bai Bureh led armed resistance in 1898 against the hut tax imposed by the British.
Which college, founded in Freetown in 1827, was the first Western-style university in West Africa?
Fourah Bay College
Fourah Bay College was founded in 1827 and helped Freetown earn the nickname 'Athens of West Africa'.
Geography, culture and symbols 5 questions
Mountains, islands, the currency, the anthem and the green, white and blue flag.
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What is the currency of Sierra Leone?
Leone
Sierra Leone's currency is the leone, issued by the Bank of Sierra Leone.
What are the colours of Sierra Leone’s flag?
Green, white and blue
Sierra Leone's flag has three horizontal bands of green, white and blue.
Which island near Freetown was a major British slave-trading fort?
Bunce Island
Bunce Island in the Sierra Leone River was a British slave-trading post in the 18th century.
What is the highest mountain in Sierra Leone?
Mount Bintumani
Mount Bintumani in the Loma Mountains is the highest point in Sierra Leone.
What is the title of Sierra Leone’s national anthem?
High We Exalt Thee, Realm of the Free
Sierra Leone's national anthem, High We Exalt Thee, Realm of the Free, was adopted at independence in 1961.
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