- 1. What is the capital city of Suriname?
A) Castries
B) Georgetown
C) Paramaribo
D) Bridgetown
- 2. Suriname gained independence from which country in 1975?
A) Portugal
B) Netherlands
C) France
D) Spain
- 3. What is the official language of Suriname?
A) Spanish
B) Dutch
C) French
D) English
- 4. Suriname is located on the continent of:
A) South America
B) Africa
C) Europe
D) Asia
- 5. Which of the following religions is prominent in Suriname?
A) Sikhism
B) Shintoism
C) Judaism
D) Hinduism
- 6. Which Surinamese artist is known for his music style called 'kaseko'?
A) Lieve Hugo
B) Trafassi
C) Edgar Burgos
D) Max Nijman
- 7. Which coastal region attracts tourists in Suriname for its resorts and beaches?
A) Wanica
B) Coronie
C) Nickerie
D) Commewijne
- 8. The Maroni River forms a natural border between Suriname and which country?
A) Brazil
B) Guyana
C) Venezuela
D) French Guiana
- 9. What is the traditional Surinamese music and dance style called?
A) Kaseko
B) Zouk
C) Reggae
D) Soca
- 10. In which year did Suriname become a member of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)?
A) 1975
B) 1995
C) 2005
D) 1980
- 11. Which famous footballer from Suriname won the FIFA Ballon d'Or in 1987 and 1989?
A) Frank Rijkaard
B) Clarence Seedorf
C) Edgar Davids
D) Ruud Gullit
- 12. What important mineral is abundant in Suriname and contributes significantly to its economy?
A) Copper
B) Bauxite
C) Gold
D) Diamonds
- 13. Which island off the coast of Suriname is a popular ecotourism destination known for its sea turtles?
A) Galibi
B) Blaka Watra
C) Braamspunt
D) Bigi Pan
- 14. Who was the first president of Suriname?
A) Johan Ferrier
B) Jules Wijdenbosch
C) Ronnie Brunswijk
D) Desi Bouterse
- 15. What is the name of the historical fort near Paramaribo that was built by the British?
A) Fort Zeelandia
B) Fort New Zealand
C) Fort Oranje
D) Fort Nieuw Amsterdam
- 16. Which river forms a border between Suriname and French Guiana?
A) Orinoco River
B) Amazon River
C) Congo River
D) Maroni River
- 17. What type of government does Suriname have?
A) Monarchy
B) Dictatorship
C) Communist state
D) Republic
- 18. The Suriname River flows into which body of water?
A) Atlantic Ocean
B) Indian Ocean
C) Pacific Ocean
D) Mediterranean Sea
- 19. What is the predominant religion in Suriname?
A) Buddhism
B) Hinduism
C) Islam
D) Christianity
- 20. What is the famous nature reserve in Suriname known for its biodiversity?
A) Everglades National Park
B) Amazon Rainforest
C) Central Suriname Nature Reserve
D) Kruger National Park
- 21. What is the traditional Surinamese dish made from plantain skins filled with chicken?
A) Pom
B) Roti
C) Saoto
D) Bami
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