Tajikistan civics quiz: questions and answers
All 15 general civics quiz questions about Tajikistan 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, the state language, the Majlisi Oli, the 1994 Constitution and citizenship rules.
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What is the capital of Tajikistan?
Dushanbe
Dushanbe is the capital and largest city of Tajikistan.
What is the state language of Tajikistan?
Tajik
Tajik, a form of Persian written in Cyrillic script, is the state language of Tajikistan.
What is the name of Tajikistan’s parliament?
Majlisi Oli
The Majlisi Oli is Tajikistan's parliament. The similar-sounding Oliy Majlis is Uzbekistan's parliament.
In which year was Tajikistan’s Constitution adopted by referendum?
1994
The Constitution was adopted by referendum on 6 November 1994, which is marked as Constitution Day.
How many years of continuous residence are usually needed before applying for citizenship?
Five
Applicants usually need five years of continuous residence, counted from the date their residence permit was issued.
History 5 questions
Ancient Sarazm, the poet Rudaki, the Soviet era and independence in 1991.
On which date does Tajikistan celebrate Independence Day?
9 September
Tajikistan declared independence on 9 September 1991.
In which year was the peace agreement signed that ended Tajikistan’s civil war?
1997
The General Agreement on the Establishment of Peace and National Accord was signed in Moscow on 27 June 1997.
What was Dushanbe called from 1929 to 1961?
Stalinabad
Dushanbe was renamed Stalinabad in 1929 and got its old name back in 1961. Leninabad was the Soviet name for Khujand.
Which poet is often called the father of Persian poetry?
Rudaki
Rudaki lived in the 9th and 10th centuries at the Samanid court and was born in the Zarafshan valley, in today's Tajikistan.
Which ancient settlement near Panjakent was Tajikistan’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site?
Sarazm
Sarazm is a settlement from around the 4th to 3rd millennia BC. It was added to the UNESCO list in 2010.
Geography, culture and symbols 5 questions
The Pamir mountains, Ismoil Somoni Peak, Lake Iskanderkul, the flag and the somoni.
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Which mountain range, called the ‘Roof of the World’, covers much of eastern Tajikistan?
Pamir
The Pamir mountains cover much of eastern Tajikistan and are often called the 'Roof of the World'.
What is the highest mountain in Tajikistan?
Ismoil Somoni Peak
Ismoil Somoni Peak, about 7,495 metres high, is the highest point in Tajikistan. It was formerly called Communism Peak.
What appears in the centre of Tajikistan’s flag?
A crown under an arc of seven stars
The red, white and green flag has a gold crown beneath an arc of seven gold stars in the white central stripe.
What is the currency of Tajikistan?
Somoni
The somoni is named after Ismoil Somoni, a ruler of the Samanid state in the 9th and 10th centuries.
Lake Iskanderkul is traditionally linked to which historical figure?
Alexander the Great
Iskanderkul means 'Lake of Iskander', the Persian name for Alexander the Great, who campaigned in Central Asia.
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