South Sudan civics quiz: questions and answers
All 21 general civics quiz questions about South Sudan with answers and explanations, grouped by topic. This is a learning quiz, not an official exam. Select a question to see the answer.
Constitution and government 4 questions
Head of state, parliament, courts and the constitution.
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Who has been President of South Sudan since independence?
Salva Kiir Mayardit
Salva Kiir has led the country since 2011.
Which constitution is in force in South Sudan?
The Transitional Constitution of 2011
The 2011 Transitional Constitution, as amended, remains in force.
Under the Nationality Act, 2011, how many years of continuous residence are needed for naturalisation?
10 years
The Nationality Act, 2011 requires a continuous and uninterrupted period of ten years of residence before applying.
Under the Nationality Act, 2011, who grants nationality by naturalisation?
The President, on the Minister's recommendation
The Nationality Act, 2011 says the President may grant nationality to an eligible applicant on the Minister's recommendation.
History and national symbols 9 questions
Independence, key dates, flag, anthem and other national symbols.
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On what date did South Sudan become independent?
9 July 2011
South Sudan separated from Sudan on 9 July 2011.
About what share voted for independence in the January 2011 referendum?
About 99%
About 98.8% voted to separate.
What is South Sudan’s national anthem?
South Sudan Oyee!
It was adopted at independence.
What is the 2018 peace agreement called?
The Revitalised Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict (R-ARCSS)
It was signed in September 2018.
South Sudan became which member of the United Nations?
The 193rd
It joined on 14 July 2011.
Before independence in 2011, South Sudan was part of which country?
Sudan
South Sudan was part of Sudan until it became independent in 2011.
When was the independence referendum held in which voters chose to separate from Sudan?
January 2011
The referendum took place from 9 to 15 January 2011, and an overwhelming majority voted for independence.
Which 2005 agreement ended Sudan’s long north-south civil war and provided for a referendum?
The Comprehensive Peace Agreement
The Comprehensive Peace Agreement, signed in January 2005, ended the war and set up the 2011 self-determination referendum.
Who was the founding leader of the SPLM/A, buried in a mausoleum in Juba?
John Garang
John Garang led the Sudan People's Liberation Movement/Army from 1983 until his death in 2005. His mausoleum is in Juba.
Geography and society 7 questions
Capital, geography, languages, currency and public holidays.
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What is the capital of South Sudan?
Juba
Juba is the capital and largest city.
What is the official working language under the Transitional Constitution?
English
Article 6 makes English the official working language.
Which river runs north through South Sudan?
The White Nile
The White Nile (Bahr al Jabal) crosses the country.
What is the Sudd?
One of the world's largest wetlands
The White Nile forms this vast swamp.
What is the name of the huge wetland formed by the White Nile in South Sudan?
The Sudd
The Sudd is a vast swamp on the White Nile in South Sudan, one of the largest wetlands in Africa.
What colour is the star in the triangle on South Sudan’s flag?
Yellow
The flag has a blue triangle at the hoist containing a yellow (gold) star, beside black, red and green stripes edged in white.
In which mountain range is Mount Kinyeti, South Sudan’s highest peak?
Imatong Mountains
Mount Kinyeti, the highest point in South Sudan, is in the Imatong Mountains near the border with Uganda.
Naturalisation rules 1 questions
What the law requires for citizenship: residence, language, tests, fees and dual nationality.
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How many years of continuous residence does South Sudanese naturalisation require?
Ten
Section 10 of the Nationality Act 2011.
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