Guinea-Bissau Quiz Part 2: Bijagós Archipelago, Cashews, and Creole Culture

How well do you know Guinea-Bissau? Part 2

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

• 1. The Bijagós Archipelago, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, is known for what?

  • (A) Its dense urban population.
  • (B) Its unique biodiversity and traditional cultures.
  • (C) Its large-scale industrial factories.
  • (D) Its ski resorts.

• 2. What is the official language of Guinea-Bissau?

  • (A) French
  • (B) Spanish
  • (C) Portuguese
  • (D) English

• 3. What is "Caldo de Mancarra"?

  • (A) A type of sweet bread.
  • (B) A traditional peanut stew.
  • (C) A fermented drink.
  • (D) A fruit salad.

• 4. What is the main cash crop and export of Guinea-Bissau?

  • (A) Coffee
  • (B) Cocoa
  • (C) Cashew nuts
  • (D) Cotton

• 5. Who was Amílcar Cabral?

  • (A) The first president of Guinea-Bissau.
  • (B) A famous musician.
  • (C) An influential anti-colonial leader and nationalist.
  • (D) A celebrated football player.

• 6. What is "Gumbé" music?

  • (A) A style of classical music.
  • (B) A traditional music genre characterized by its polyrhythmic drumming.
  • (C) A form of electronic dance music.
  • (D) A type of opera.

• 7. What currency is used in Guinea-Bissau?

  • (A) West African CFA franc
  • (B) Guinea-Bissau Peso
  • (C) Guinean Franc
  • (D) Euro

• 8. What is the climate of Guinea-Bissau?

  • (A) Desert
  • (B) Tropical savanna
  • (C) Mediterranean
  • (D) Temperate

• 9. Which major river flows through Guinea-Bissau?

  • (A) Niger River
  • (B) Senegal River
  • (C) Geba River
  • (D) Congo River

• 10. Guinea-Bissau declared independence from which country in 1973?

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