Ukraine civics quiz: questions and answers
All 15 general civics quiz questions about Ukraine 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
How Ukraine is governed under its 1996 Constitution, including the Verkhovna Rada.
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What is the capital of Ukraine?
Kyiv
Kyiv is the capital and largest city of Ukraine.
What is the name of Ukraine’s parliament?
The Verkhovna Rada
The Verkhovna Rada is the single-chamber parliament of Ukraine.
How many people’s deputies does the Constitution set for the Verkhovna Rada?
450
The Constitution of Ukraine sets the Verkhovna Rada at 450 people's deputies.
In which year was the Constitution of Ukraine adopted?
1996
The Verkhovna Rada adopted the Constitution on 28 June 1996, now marked as Constitution Day.
What is the state language of Ukraine?
Ukrainian
Article 10 of the Constitution names Ukrainian as the state language.
History 5 questions
Key moments from Kyivan Rus' to independence in 1991.
On which date is Ukraine’s Independence Day celebrated?
24 August
The Verkhovna Rada adopted the Act of Declaration of Independence of Ukraine on 24 August 1991.
On which date in 1991 did Ukrainians confirm independence in a national referendum?
1 December
On 1 December 1991 voters approved the Act of Declaration of Independence in a nationwide referendum.
What was the medieval state centred on Kyiv called?
Kyivan Rus'
Kyivan Rus' was a powerful medieval state with its capital at Kyiv.
Which ruler of Kyivan Rus’ adopted Christianity in 988?
Volodymyr the Great
Prince Volodymyr the Great adopted Christianity for Kyivan Rus' in 988.
Which national poet wrote the collection Kobzar?
Taras Shevchenko
Taras Shevchenko first published Kobzar in 1840 and is regarded as Ukraine's national poet.
Geography, culture and symbols 5 questions
Ukraine's flag, coat of arms, currency, rivers and mountains.
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What are the colours of the flag of Ukraine?
Blue and yellow
The state flag of Ukraine has two equal horizontal stripes: blue above and yellow below.
What is the currency of Ukraine?
The hryvnia
The hryvnia has been Ukraine's currency since 1996.
Which major river flows through Kyiv?
The Dnipro
The Dnipro, Ukraine's longest river, flows through the centre of Kyiv.
What is the highest mountain in Ukraine?
Hoverla
Hoverla, in the Carpathian Mountains, is the highest peak in Ukraine at about 2,061 metres.
What symbol appears on the small coat of arms of Ukraine?
A golden trident (tryzub)
The small state coat of arms of Ukraine is a golden trident, the tryzub, on a blue shield.
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