Venezuela civics quiz: questions and answers
All 15 general civics quiz questions about Venezuela 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 1999 Constitution, the five branches of public power and the unicameral National Assembly.
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What is the capital of Venezuela?
Caracas
Caracas is the capital and largest city of Venezuela.
What is the official name of Venezuela under its 1999 Constitution?
Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela
The 1999 Constitution renamed the country the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, in honour of Simón Bolívar.
What is the national legislature of Venezuela called?
National Assembly
The 1999 Constitution replaced the two-chamber Congress with a single-chamber National Assembly.
How many branches of public power does the 1999 Constitution set out?
Five
They are the Executive, Legislative, Judicial, Citizen and Electoral branches.
What is the name of Venezuela’s currency?
Bolívar
Venezuela's currency is the bolívar, named after the independence leader Simón Bolívar.
History 5 questions
The 1811 declaration of independence, Simón Bolívar, Francisco de Miranda and the Battle of Carabobo.
On what date did Venezuela declare its independence from Spain?
5 July 1811
The Declaration of Independence was signed on 5 July 1811, which is celebrated as Independence Day.
In which city was Simón Bolívar born?
Caracas
Simón Bolívar, known as El Libertador, was born in Caracas in 1783.
Which 1821 battle secured Venezuela’s independence?
The Battle of Carabobo
The patriot victory at Carabobo on 24 June 1821 was decisive for Venezuelan independence.
Which Venezuelan revolutionary is known as the Precursor of independence?
Francisco de Miranda
Francisco de Miranda led early independence efforts and is honoured as El Precursor.
From which union did Venezuela separate in 1830?
Gran Colombia
Venezuela was part of Gran Colombia after independence and separated from it in 1830.
Geography, culture and symbols 5 questions
Angel Falls, the Orinoco, Lake Maracaibo, the flag and the anthem 'Gloria al Bravo Pueblo'.
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Which famous waterfall is found in Venezuela’s Canaima National Park?
Angel Falls
Angel Falls, also called Kerepakupai Merú, is the world's highest uninterrupted waterfall and lies in Canaima National Park.
What is Venezuela’s longest and most important river?
The Orinoco
The Orinoco flows across much of Venezuela to a large delta on the Atlantic coast.
What are the colours of the Venezuelan flag, from top to bottom?
Yellow, blue and red
The flag has yellow, blue and red horizontal stripes, with an arc of white stars on the blue band.
What is the title of Venezuela’s national anthem?
Gloria al Bravo Pueblo
Gloria al Bravo Pueblo (Glory to the Brave People) is the national anthem.
Which large body of water lies in north-western Venezuela?
Lake Maracaibo
Lake Maracaibo, connected to the Gulf of Venezuela, is one of the largest lakes in South America.
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