Tunisia civics quiz: questions and answers
All 15 general civics quiz questions about Tunisia 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
Tunisia's capital, currency, official language, official name and the landmark 1956 Code of Personal Status.
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What is the capital of Tunisia?
Tunis
Tunis is the capital and largest city of Tunisia.
What is the currency of Tunisia?
Tunisian dinar
Tunisia's currency is the Tunisian dinar.
What is the official language of Tunisia?
Arabic
Arabic is Tunisia's official language, although French is widely used in business and education.
Which 1956 Tunisian law abolished polygamy and reformed family law?
The Code of Personal Status
The Code of Personal Status, issued on 13 August 1956, abolished polygamy and gave women new rights in marriage and divorce.
Under Tunisia’s Nationality Code, how is naturalisation granted?
By decree
The Nationality Code states that Tunisian naturalisation is granted by decree.
History 5 questions
Ancient Carthage and Hannibal, independence from France in 1956 and the proclamation of the republic in 1957.
Which ancient city near modern Tunis was founded by Phoenician settlers?
Carthage
Carthage was founded by Phoenicians and became a great Mediterranean power before Rome destroyed it in 146 BC.
Which Carthaginian general crossed the Alps with elephants to invade Italy?
Hannibal
Hannibal led Carthage's army, including war elephants, across the Alps during the Second Punic War.
On what date did Tunisia gain independence from France?
20 March 1956
Tunisia became independent from France on 20 March 1956, now Independence Day.
Who was the first President of Tunisia?
Habib Bourguiba
Habib Bourguiba led the independence movement and became Tunisia's first president when the republic was declared in 1957.
In which year was the Tunisian monarchy abolished and the republic proclaimed?
1957
The republic was proclaimed on 25 July 1957, ending the rule of the beys. 25 July is Republic Day.
Geography, culture and symbols 5 questions
The flag, the anthem Humat al-Hima, Chott el Djerid, the island of Djerba and the amphitheatre of El Jem.
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What does Tunisia’s flag show?
A red crescent and star in a white circle on red
Tunisia's flag is red with a central white circle containing a red crescent and a red five-pointed star.
What is the title of Tunisia’s national anthem?
Humat al-Hima
Tunisia's national anthem is Humat al-Hima, meaning 'Defenders of the Homeland'.
Which Tunisian town has a huge Roman amphitheatre listed by UNESCO?
El Jem
The amphitheatre of El Jem, built in the 3rd century AD, is one of the largest Roman amphitheatres and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Which large salt lake lies in southern Tunisia?
Chott el Djerid
Chott el Djerid is a vast salt lake in southern Tunisia, between Tozeur and Kebili.
Which Tunisian island in the Gulf of Gabès is home to the El Ghriba synagogue?
Djerba
Djerba, an island in the Gulf of Gabès, is home to the ancient El Ghriba synagogue.
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