Trinidad and Tobago civics quiz: questions and answers
All 15 general civics quiz questions about Trinidad and Tobago 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 parliamentary republic, the two-chamber Parliament, the President's role and the Tobago House of Assembly.
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What is the capital of Trinidad and Tobago?
Port of Spain
Port of Spain, on the north-west coast of Trinidad, is the capital.
In which year did Trinidad and Tobago become a republic?
1976
Trinidad and Tobago became a republic on 1 August 1976, replacing the monarch with a President as head of state.
What are the two houses of Parliament in Trinidad and Tobago?
The Senate and the House of Representatives
Parliament is made up of the President, an appointed Senate and an elected House of Representatives.
Which body deals with local government matters for Tobago?
The Tobago House of Assembly
The Tobago House of Assembly is responsible for many local matters on the island of Tobago.
What is the currency of Trinidad and Tobago?
Trinidad and Tobago dollar
The country uses its own currency, the Trinidad and Tobago dollar.
History 5 questions
Columbus in 1498, Spanish and British rule, Indian Arrival Day, independence in 1962 and the 1976 republic.
In which year did Trinidad and Tobago become independent?
1962
Trinidad and Tobago became independent from Britain on 31 August 1962.
Which explorer reached and named Trinidad in 1498?
Christopher Columbus
Columbus reached the island on his third voyage in 1498 and named it after the Holy Trinity.
Which country captured Trinidad from Spain in 1797?
Britain
A British force took Trinidad from Spain in 1797, and Spain formally gave it up in 1802.
What does Indian Arrival Day on 30 May commemorate?
The first indentured labourers from India in 1845
The ship Fatel Razack brought the first indentured labourers from India to Trinidad on 30 May 1845.
In which year were Trinidad and Tobago joined into a single colony?
1889
Britain joined Trinidad and Tobago into a single colony in 1889.
Geography, culture and symbols 5 questions
The Pitch Lake, the national birds, the red, black and white flag, Carnival and the steelpan.
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What are the colours of the flag of Trinidad and Tobago?
Red, black and white
The flag is red with a black diagonal band edged in white.
What is the Pitch Lake at La Brea known for?
It is the largest natural deposit of asphalt
The Pitch Lake in south-west Trinidad is the world's largest natural deposit of asphalt.
Which musical instrument was developed in Trinidad and Tobago?
The steelpan
The steelpan, made from oil drums, was developed in Trinidad in the 20th century and is the national instrument.
Which bird, seen at the Caroni Swamp, is a national bird of Trinidad and Tobago?
The scarlet ibis
The national birds are the scarlet ibis, associated with Trinidad, and the cocrico, associated with Tobago.
What is the national motto of Trinidad and Tobago?
Together We Aspire, Together We Achieve
The motto appears on the coat of arms and expresses national unity.
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