Tanzania civics quiz: questions and answers
All 15 general civics quiz questions about Tanzania 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 union of Tanganyika and Zanzibar, the Bunge, and how Tanzania is governed.
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What is the official capital of Tanzania?
Dodoma
Dodoma is Tanzania's official capital and home of the National Assembly. Dar es Salaam is the largest city.
By what Swahili name is Tanzania’s National Assembly known?
Bunge
Tanzania's National Assembly is called the Bunge and meets in Dodoma.
Which two territories united in 1964 to form Tanzania?
Tanganyika and Zanzibar
Tanganyika and Zanzibar formed a union in April 1964, which was soon named the United Republic of Tanzania.
What is the national language of Tanzania?
Kiswahili
Kiswahili is Tanzania's national language and is used widely in government, schools and daily life.
Which part of Tanzania has its own President and House of Representatives?
Zanzibar
Zanzibar is semi-autonomous within the Union and has its own President and House of Representatives.
History 5 questions
From German and British rule to independence, the 1964 Union and the Arusha Declaration.
Who was the first President of Tanzania?
Julius Nyerere
Julius Nyerere, known as Mwalimu (teacher), led Tanganyika to independence and became the first President of Tanzania.
In which year did Tanganyika gain independence?
1961
Tanganyika became independent from Britain on 9 December 1961.
On which date is Union Day celebrated in Tanzania?
26 April
Union Day on 26 April marks the 1964 union of Tanganyika and Zanzibar.
Which 1967 declaration set out Tanzania’s policy of Ujamaa?
The Arusha Declaration
The Arusha Declaration of 1967 set out Nyerere's policy of Ujamaa, African socialism and self-reliance.
Which European country ruled Tanganyika before the First World War?
Germany
Tanganyika was part of German East Africa until the First World War, after which Britain administered it.
Geography, culture and symbols 5 questions
Kilimanjaro, the Serengeti, Zanzibar, the currency and national symbols.
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Which mountain in Tanzania is the highest in Africa?
Mount Kilimanjaro
Mount Kilimanjaro in northern Tanzania is Africa's highest mountain.
What is the currency of Tanzania?
Tanzanian shilling
Tanzania's currency is the Tanzanian shilling, issued by the Bank of Tanzania.
What is the title of Tanzania’s national anthem?
Mungu Ibariki Afrika
Tanzania's anthem is Mungu Ibariki Afrika (God Bless Africa).
Which Tanzanian national park is famous for the great wildebeest migration?
Serengeti National Park
The Serengeti in northern Tanzania hosts the great annual migration of wildebeest and zebra.
Which historic town in Zanzibar is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
Stone Town
The Stone Town of Zanzibar is listed by UNESCO as an outstanding example of a Swahili coastal trading town.
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