Sudan civics quiz: questions and answers
All 15 general civics quiz questions about Sudan 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
Sudan's capital, currency, Independence Day and the basic rules of the Sudanese Nationality Act 1994.
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What is the capital of Sudan?
Khartoum
Khartoum, where the Blue and White Nile meet, is Sudan's capital.
What is the currency of Sudan?
Sudanese pound
Sudan's currency is the Sudanese pound.
On which date does Sudan celebrate Independence Day?
1 January
Sudan became independent on 1 January 1956, which is celebrated as Independence Day.
In which year was the Sudanese Nationality Act passed?
1994
Sudanese nationality is governed by the Sudanese Nationality Act of 1994, which has since been amended, including in 2011.
Since 2011, how many years of residence does Sudan generally require for naturalisation?
10 years
A 2011 amendment to the Sudanese Nationality Act raised the general residence requirement for naturalisation from five to ten years.
History 5 questions
The ancient Kingdom of Kush, the Mahdist state, the Battle of Omdurman and independence in 1956.
Which ancient kingdom had its capital at Meroë, famous for its pyramids?
Kingdom of Kush
The Kingdom of Kush ruled along the Nile for centuries, with Meroë as its capital in later periods.
Which two countries jointly ruled Sudan before independence in 1956?
Britain and Egypt
From 1899 Sudan was an Anglo-Egyptian condominium, ruled jointly by Britain and Egypt until independence.
Who led the 19th-century religious and political movement known as the Mahdiyya?
Muhammad Ahmad (the Mahdi)
Muhammad Ahmad declared himself the Mahdi in 1881 and led a movement that took Khartoum in 1885 and founded the Mahdist state.
In which year did the Battle of Omdurman end the Mahdist state?
1898
At the Battle of Omdurman in 1898, Anglo-Egyptian forces defeated the Mahdist army, leading to the condominium.
Who was Sudan’s prime minister when it became independent in 1956?
Ismail al-Azhari
Ismail al-Azhari led Sudan's first elected government and raised the flag of independent Sudan on 1 January 1956.
Geography, culture and symbols 5 questions
The meeting of the Blue and White Nile, the Nubian Desert, Port Sudan, the flag and the secretary bird emblem.
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At which city do the Blue Nile and the White Nile meet?
Khartoum
The Blue Nile and White Nile join at Khartoum to form the main Nile, which flows north to Egypt.
Which city on the Red Sea is Sudan’s main seaport?
Port Sudan
Port Sudan, built in the early 20th century, is Sudan's main port on the Red Sea, replacing historic Suakin.
Which bird appears on Sudan’s national emblem?
Secretary bird
Sudan's emblem shows a secretary bird holding a scroll with the national motto 'Victory is ours'.
Which colours appear on Sudan’s flag?
Red, white, black and green
Sudan's flag has red, white and black horizontal stripes with a green triangle at the hoist.
Which desert lies in north-eastern Sudan between the Nile and the Red Sea?
Nubian Desert
The Nubian Desert lies in north-eastern Sudan, east of the Nile and west of the Red Sea hills.
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