Uruguay civics quiz: questions and answers
All 15 general civics quiz questions about Uruguay 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
Uruguay's democratic republic, the General Assembly, the Electoral Court and the 19 departments.
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What is the capital of Uruguay?
Montevideo
Montevideo, on the Río de la Plata, is the capital and largest city.
What is Uruguay’s official name?
The Oriental Republic of Uruguay
The official name is República Oriental del Uruguay, because the country lies on the eastern bank of the Uruguay River.
What is the name of Uruguay’s legislature?
The General Assembly
The Constitution gives legislative power to the General Assembly.
Which two chambers form Uruguay’s General Assembly?
Chamber of Senators and Chamber of Representatives
Article 84 of the Constitution says the General Assembly is made up of the Chamber of Representatives and the Chamber of Senators.
Into how many departments is Uruguay divided?
19
Uruguay is divided into 19 departments, each with its own local government.
History 5 questions
José Artigas, the Thirty-Three Orientals, the 1825 declaration of independence and the 1830 Constitution.
Who is honoured as Uruguay’s national hero?
José Gervasio Artigas
José Gervasio Artigas led the independence movement in the region in the 1810s and is honoured as the father of Uruguayan nationhood.
What name is given to the group of patriots who began the 1825 campaign for independence?
The Thirty-Three Orientals
In April 1825 the Thirty-Three Orientals, led by Juan Antonio Lavalleja, landed on the Uruguay River to launch the independence campaign.
On what date did Uruguay declare its independence?
25 August 1825
The Declaration of Independence was made in the town of Florida on 25 August 1825, now a national holiday.
In which year was Uruguay’s first Constitution sworn?
1830
The first Constitution was sworn on 18 July 1830, a date that is a national holiday and gives its name to Montevideo's main avenue.
Which international tournament did Uruguay host and win in 1930?
The first FIFA World Cup
Uruguay hosted the first FIFA World Cup in 1930 and won it, beating Argentina in the final in Montevideo.
Geography, culture and symbols 5 questions
The Río de la Plata, Colonia del Sacramento, candombe and the flag with the Sun of May.
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How many horizontal stripes does the flag of Uruguay have?
Nine
The flag has nine horizontal stripes, five white and four blue, with the Sun of May in the upper corner.
Which river forms Uruguay’s western border with Argentina?
The Uruguay River
The Uruguay River runs along the western border with Argentina and flows into the Río de la Plata.
Which historic town, founded by the Portuguese in 1680, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
Colonia del Sacramento
Colonia del Sacramento was founded by the Portuguese in 1680. Its historic quarter is on the UNESCO World Heritage list.
Which Afro-Uruguayan drumming tradition is recognised by UNESCO as intangible heritage?
Candombe
Candombe, played on drums in Montevideo's streets, was added to UNESCO's intangible heritage list in 2009.
What is the name of Uruguay’s currency?
The peso
Uruguay's currency is the Uruguayan peso.
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