Seychelles Quiz Part 2: Giant Tortoises and Granite Islands

How well do you know Seychelles? Part 2

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

• 1. The Vallée de Mai, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is famous for what unique plant?

  • (A) The giant water lily
  • (B) The Coco de Mer palm, which produces the largest seed in the world.
  • (C) The rafflesia flower
  • (D) The baobab tree

• 2. What is a popular ingredient in Seychellois Creole cuisine?

  • (A) Beef
  • (B) Cheese
  • (C) Fresh seafood and tropical fruits
  • (D) Potatoes

• 3. What is the currency of Seychelles?

  • (A) Seychellois Rupee
  • (B) Euro
  • (C) US Dollar
  • (D) Mauritian Rupee

• 4. Anse Source d'Argent, one of the most photographed beaches in the world, is on which island?

  • (A) Mahé
  • (B) Praslin
  • (C) La Digue
  • (D) Silhouette

• 5. Seychellois culture is a blend of which main influences?

  • (A) African, French, and British
  • (B) Indian and Chinese
  • (C) Portuguese and Spanish
  • (D) American and Australian

• 6. What is the main driver of the Seychelles economy?

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

• 7. The islands were first settled by which European power?

  • (A) The British
  • (B) The French
  • (C) The Portuguese
  • (D) The Dutch

• 8. What is the "Sega" dance?

  • (A) A formal ballroom dance.
  • (B) A traditional, rhythmic dance with African roots.
  • (C) A type of ballet.
  • (D) A solo performance.

• 9. What are the official languages of Seychelles?

  • (A) English, French, and Seychellois Creole
  • (B) English and Swahili
  • (C) French and Malagasy
  • (D) English and Hindi

• 10. The Aldabra Atoll, another UNESCO site, is home to the world's largest population of what animal?

  • (A) Green sea turtles
  • (B) Aldabra giant tortoises
  • (C) Frigatebirds
  • (D) Dugongs