Comoros Quiz Part 2: The Perfume Isles, Volcanoes, and Rich Traditions

How well do you know Comoros? Part 2

Test your knowledge of Comoros with these 10 new questions. Choose the best answer for each question and see your score at the end!

• 1. Why is Comoros nicknamed the "Perfume Isles"?

  • (A) Due to its famous perfume factories.
  • (B) Due to the fragrant scent of its ylang-ylang plantations.
  • (C) Because of a famous local legend.
  • (D) Because of its clean air.

• 2. What is "Langouste à la Vanille"?

  • (A) A vanilla-flavored dessert.
  • (B) A traditional lobster dish with a vanilla sauce.
  • (C) A type of sweet bread.
  • (D) A chicken and rice dish.

• 3. What is the currency of Comoros?

  • (A) Comorian Franc
  • (B) Euro
  • (C) US Dollar
  • (D) Malagasy Ariary

• 4. Which of the Comoro islands is the most populous?

  • (A) Grande Comore (Ngazidja)
  • (B) Anjouan (Ndzuwani)
  • (C) Mohéli (Mwali)
  • (D) Mayotte

• 5. What is the "Grand Mariage" or "Anda"?

  • (A) A national holiday.
  • (B) A traditional, elaborate wedding ceremony that is a major social event.
  • (C) A coming-of-age ritual.
  • (D) A harvest festival.

• 6. What is the main industry in Comoros?

  • (A) Tourism
  • (B) Agriculture and fishing
  • (C) Manufacturing
  • (D) Mining

• 7. What is the name of the active volcano on Grande Comore?

  • (A) Mount Karthala
  • (B) Mount Kilimanjaro
  • (C) Mount Meru
  • (D) Mount Nyiragongo

• 8. Comoros gained independence from which country in 1975?

  • (A) United Kingdom
  • (B) France
  • (C) Portugal
  • (D) Belgium

• 9. What are the official languages of Comoros?

  • (A) Comorian, Arabic, and French
  • (B) Swahili and English
  • (C) Malagasy and French
  • (D) English and Arabic

• 10. What is the predominant religion in Comoros?

  • (A) Christianity
  • (B) Hinduism
  • (C) Sunni Islam
  • (D) Traditional beliefs