South Sudan Quiz
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Questions and Answers
- 1.
South Sudan became its own country in...
- A.
2005
- B.
2008
- C.
2011
- D.
2013
Correct Answer
C. 2011 -
- 2.
How many people died in the civil war that allowed South Sudan to become an independent country?
- A.
3 million
- B.
3.5 million
- C.
2.5 million
- D.
1.5 million
Correct Answer
C. 2.5 million -
- 3.
Due to fighting what major problems were caused? (You may select multiple answers for this question.)
- A.
Famine
- B.
Disease
- C.
Sexual Assault
- D.
Loss of Electricity
Correct Answer(s)
A. Famine
C. Sexual Assault -
- 4.
Sudan gained its independence after the agreement between the UK and Egypt in what year?
- A.
2011
- B.
1956
- C.
1978
- D.
1924
Correct Answer
B. 1956 -
- 5.
Many many people were forced to leave their homes, how many?
- A.
1.9 million
- B.
2.3 million
- C.
900 thousand
- D.
3.1 million
Correct Answer
B. 2.3 million -
- 6.
Who did the president accuse and fire for an attempted coup in 2013?
Correct Answer
vice president, the vice president, - 7.
Of all the people in South Sudan, how many have been displaced?
- A.
1/3 of the population
- B.
1/5 of the population
- C.
1/10 of the population
- D.
1/12 of the population
Correct Answer
B. 1/5 of the population -
- 8.
What is one example of a traditionally safe place the rebel forces and soldiers have had total disregard for?
Correct Answer
Religious institutions, religious places, hospitals - 9.
Over nine million people are suffering from famine in South Sudan.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Just over four million people are suffering from famine, not over nine million.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Around how many people were able to safely escape South Sudan and go to neighboring countries?
- A.
400,000
- B.
1 milllion
- C.
770,000
- D.
1.5 million
Correct Answer
C. 770,000 -
- 11.
How many years has the current civil war been going on?
Correct Answer
2, 2 years, two, two years - 12.
Name one reason why people are leaving South Sudan.
Correct Answer
fighting, the fighting, too much conflict, unemployment, better health, health
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