Togo civics quiz: questions and answers
All 15 general civics quiz questions about Togo 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, official and national languages, currency, national motto and independence day.
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What is the capital of Togo?
Lomé
Lomé, on the Atlantic coast, is Togo's capital and largest city.
What is the official language of Togo?
French
French is Togo's official language. German was used during the colonial period before the First World War.
Which two languages were designated as Togo’s national languages in 1975?
Ewe and Kabiyé
In 1975 Ewe, mainly spoken in the south, and Kabiyé, mainly spoken in the north, were designated national languages.
What is Togo’s national motto?
Travail, Liberté, Patrie
Togo's motto means "Work, Liberty, Homeland". The others are the mottos of Benin, Gabon and Guinea.
On what date did Togo become independent?
27 April 1960
The Togolese Republic was proclaimed on 27 April 1960, now celebrated as Independence Day.
History 5 questions
German Togoland, the division between Britain and France, independence in 1960 and the first president.
Which European country established the protectorate of Togoland in 1884?
Germany
Germany established the protectorate of Togoland in 1884 during the scramble for Africa.
During the First World War, German Togoland was divided between Britain and which country?
France
In 1916 Togoland was partitioned into British and French zones, later run as League of Nations mandates.
British Togoland voted to join which territory, which became independent in 1957?
The Gold Coast (Ghana)
British Togoland joined the Gold Coast, which became independent as Ghana in 1957. French Togoland became today's Togo.
Who was Togo’s first president?
Sylvanus Olympio
Sylvanus Olympio became Togo's first president after the 1961 election. The others were first presidents of Benin, Niger and Gabon.
From which country did Togo gain independence in 1960?
France
Togo was administered by France as a mandate and then a UN trust territory until independence in 1960.
Geography, culture and symbols 5 questions
Mont Agou, the Mono River, Koutammakou, the flag and the national anthem.
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What is the highest mountain in Togo?
Mont Agou
Mont Agou, at 986 metres, is Togo's highest point.
Which river is Togo’s main river, forming part of its border with Benin near the coast?
The Mono
The Mono is Togo's principal river. It flows north to south and forms part of the border with Benin before reaching the sea.
Which country borders Togo to the west?
Ghana
Togo is bordered by Ghana to the west, Benin to the east and Burkina Faso to the north.
Which World Heritage Site in Togo is known for its tower-shaped mud houses?
Koutammakou, the Land of the Batammariba
Koutammakou, inscribed in 2004, is famous for the Batammariba's mud tower-houses. It was extended into Benin in 2023.
What is the title of Togo’s national anthem?
Terre de nos aïeux
Togo's anthem is "Terre de nos aïeux" ("Land of our ancestors"). The others are the anthems of Benin, Gabon and Guinea.
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