Zambia civics quiz: questions and answers
All 15 general civics quiz questions about Zambia 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
Zambia's Constitution, the National Assembly, the Citizenship Board and how citizenship by registration works.
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What is the capital city of Zambia?
Lusaka
Lusaka is Zambia's capital and largest city, and is home to the National Assembly.
What is the name of Zambia’s legislature?
National Assembly
Zambia's Parliament is made up of the President and the National Assembly, a single chamber of elected and nominated members.
What is the official language of Zambia?
English
English is Zambia's official language. Many local languages such as Bemba, Nyanja, Tonga and Lozi are also widely spoken.
Which body decides applications for citizenship by registration?
The Citizenship Board of Zambia
The Citizenship Board of Zambia, established under Article 41 of the Constitution, determines applications to be registered as a citizen.
Can a Zambian citizen also hold the citizenship of another country?
Yes, dual citizenship has been allowed since 2016
Since the 2016 constitutional changes and the Citizenship of Zambia Act, 2016, Zambian citizens can hold dual citizenship.
History 5 questions
From Northern Rhodesia and the Federation to independence in 1964 and the return of multi-party politics in 1991.
On what date did Zambia become independent?
24 October 1964
Zambia became independent from Britain on 24 October 1964, which is celebrated every year as Independence Day.
Who was the first President of Zambia?
Kenneth Kaunda
Kenneth Kaunda led Zambia from independence in 1964 until 1991.
What was Zambia called before independence?
Northern Rhodesia
Zambia was the British protectorate of Northern Rhodesia. Southern Rhodesia became Zimbabwe and Nyasaland became Malawi.
Which federation did Northern Rhodesia belong to from 1953 to 1963?
The Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland
Northern Rhodesia, Southern Rhodesia and Nyasaland were joined in the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland until it was dissolved at the end of 1963.
In which year did Zambia hold its first multi-party elections after the one-party era?
1991
Zambia was a one-party state from the early 1970s. Multi-party politics returned and elections were held in 1991.
Geography, culture and symbols 5 questions
Lusaka, the Zambezi and Victoria Falls, the kwacha, the national flag and traditional ceremonies such as Kuomboka.
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What is the currency of Zambia?
Kwacha
Zambia's currency is the kwacha, which is divided into 100 ngwee.
Which famous waterfall does Zambia share with Zimbabwe?
Victoria Falls (Mosi-oa-Tunya)
Victoria Falls, known locally as Mosi-oa-Tunya, lies on the Zambezi River on the Zambia and Zimbabwe border and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Which river forms much of the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe?
Zambezi
The Zambezi River runs along the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe and is home to Victoria Falls and Lake Kariba.
Which ceremony marks the Lozi king’s move from the flooded plains to higher ground?
Kuomboka
In the Kuomboka ceremony, the Litunga of the Lozi people travels by royal barge from the Barotse floodplain to higher ground as the waters rise.
Which bird appears on the flag of Zambia?
An eagle
Zambia's green flag shows an orange eagle in flight above vertical stripes of red, black and orange.
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