Côte d'Ivoire Quiz Part 2: Basilica, Beats, and Bustling Markets

How well do you know Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)? Part 2

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

• 1. What is a key aspect of Ivorian social etiquette?

  • (A) Using the left hand for greetings is preferred
  • (B) It is polite to greet elders first and use formal titles
  • (C) Public displays of affection are very common
  • (D) Punctuality is not important in any context

• 2. What is "Garba," a popular Ivorian street food?

  • (A) A type of sweet pastry
  • (B) A dish of Attiéké (cassava couscous) and fried tuna
  • (C) A spicy soup
  • (D) A fruit smoothie

• 3. What is the role of the extended family in Ivorian culture?

  • (A) The extended family is the cornerstone of the social system
  • (B) The nuclear family is the only important unit
  • (C) Individualism is valued above family
  • (D) Family members rarely keep in contact

• 4. What is a common characteristic of Ivorian communication style?

  • (A) Very direct and blunt
  • (B) Indirect communication is often used to maintain harmony
  • (C) Very quiet and reserved
  • (D) Use of minimal gestures

• 5. The Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, one of the world's largest churches, is located in which Ivorian city?

  • (A) Abidjan
  • (B) Yamoussoukro
  • (C) Bouaké
  • (D) San Pedro

• 6. What is a "maquis" in Côte d'Ivoire?

  • (A) A traditional dance
  • (B) An open-air, informal restaurant or bar, often serving grilled food
  • (C) A type of clothing
  • (D) A historical monument

• 7. What is the significance of gift-giving in Ivorian culture?

  • (A) Gifts are rarely exchanged
  • (B) Gifts are a way to build and maintain relationships
  • (C) Only money is given as a gift
  • (D) Gifts are opened in private

• 8. What is "Nouchi"?

  • (A) A traditional Ivorian dish
  • (B) A slang and creole language spoken in Abidjan
  • (C) A type of music
  • (D) A form of traditional wrestling

• 9. What is a common custom when visiting someone's home?

  • (A) To arrive exactly on time
  • (B) To inquire about the well-being of the host's family
  • (C) To refuse any food or drink offered
  • (D) To leave without a formal goodbye

• 10. What is the most popular sport in Côte d'Ivoire?

  • (A) Basketball
  • (B) Football (Soccer)
  • (C) Rugby
  • (D) Athletics