Yemen civics quiz: questions and answers
All 15 general civics quiz questions about Yemen 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 Republic of Yemen, its House of Representatives, official language and state religion.
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What is the official name of Yemen?
The Republic of Yemen
The Republic of Yemen was the name adopted when north and south Yemen united in 1990.
What is the name of Yemen’s main elected legislative body?
The House of Representatives
Under the constitution, the House of Representatives is the main legislative body, alongside an appointed Shura Council.
What is the official language of Yemen?
Arabic
The constitution makes Arabic the official language of the republic.
What is the state religion of Yemen under its constitution?
Islam
The constitution declares Islam the religion of the state and Islamic law the basis of legislation.
Who grants Yemeni nationality by naturalisation under the 1990 law?
The President, on the Minister's recommendation
Law No. 6 of 1990 says nationality may be granted by presidential decision upon the recommendation of the Minister.
History 5 questions
The kingdom of Saba, the port of Mocha, Aden and unification in 1990.
On what date were north and south Yemen unified?
22 May 1990
The Yemen Arab Republic and the People's Democratic Republic of Yemen united on 22 May 1990.
Which ancient kingdom, linked with the Queen of Sheba, was based in Yemen?
Saba
The kingdom of Saba, known in the Bible as Sheba, flourished in Yemen and built the famous Marib Dam.
Which Yemeni port gave its name to a style of coffee?
Mocha
Mocha, on the Red Sea, was the main port for Yemeni coffee exports from the 15th to the 18th centuries.
Which port city was taken by Britain in 1839?
Aden
Britain captured Aden in 1839, and it remained under British rule until southern independence in 1967.
In which year did South Yemen gain independence from Britain?
1967
South Yemen became independent on 30 November 1967, before uniting with the north in 1990.
Geography, culture and symbols 5 questions
Socotra, Shibam, the Old City of Sana'a, the flag and the rial.
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What are the colours of Yemen’s flag?
Red, white and black
Yemen's flag has three horizontal stripes of red, white and black.
What is the currency of Yemen?
The Yemeni rial
The Yemeni rial is the national currency.
Which Yemeni archipelago is famous for its dragon’s blood trees?
Socotra
Socotra's unique plants, including the dragon's blood tree, led to its UNESCO listing in 2008.
Which walled town in Hadramaut is known for its mud-brick tower houses?
Shibam
Shibam's high-rise mud-brick houses have earned it the nickname 'Manhattan of the desert'. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Which old city, known for its decorated tower houses, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
The Old City of Sana'a
The Old City of Sana'a, with its many-storeyed rammed-earth houses, has been inhabited for more than 2,500 years and is UNESCO listed.
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