Guyana Quiz Part 2: Land of Many Waters and Giant Water Lilies

How well do you know Guyana? Part 2

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

• 1. What is the name of the large river that forms the border between Guyana and Suriname?

  • (A) Essequibo River
  • (B) Courantyne River
  • (C) Demerara River
  • (D) Berbice River

• 2. What is "Stabroek Market"?

  • (A) A large market in Georgetown with a distinctive clock tower
  • (B) A UNESCO World Heritage site
  • (C) A modern shopping mall
  • (D) A historical fortress

• 3. Who was the first executive president of Guyana?

  • (A) Cheddi Jagan
  • (B) Forbes Burnham
  • (C) Arthur Chung
  • (D) Janet Jagan

• 4. What is a common feature of Guyanese music?

  • (A) The influence of chutney and soca music
  • (B) The use of the steelpan
  • (C) A slow tempo
  • (D) A lack of vocals

• 5. What is a major environmental issue in Guyana?

  • (A) Air pollution
  • (B) Deforestation and water pollution from mining
  • (C) Water scarcity
  • (D) Overpopulation

• 6. What is the name of the national park that is part of the Guiana Shield?

  • (A) Kaieteur National Park
  • (B) Iwokrama Forest
  • (C) Kanuku Mountains
  • (D) Shell Beach

• 7. What is a common characteristic of the communication style in Guyana?

  • (A) Reserved and quiet
  • (B) Direct and expressive
  • (C) Very formal
  • (D) Using few gestures

• 8. What is the most popular sport in Guyana?

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

• 9. What is a "roti"?

  • (A) A type of flatbread, often served with curry
  • (B) A sweet pastry
  • (C) A spicy soup
  • (D) A meat skewer

• 10. What is a staple drink in Guyana?

  • (A) Coffee
  • (B) Mauby, a drink made from the bark of a tree
  • (C) Hibiscus tea
  • (D) Coconut water