Antananarivo - Quiz
Antananarivo
  • 1. What is the capital city of Madagascar?
A) Antananarivo
B) Kinshasa
C) Nairobi
D) Lusaka
  • 2. Which mountain range surrounds Antananarivo?
A) Rocky Mountains
B) Andes Mountains
C) Ankaratra Mountains
D) Himalayas
  • 3. Which Malagasy leader declared Madagascar's independence from France in Antananarivo?
A) Andry Rajoelina
B) Marc Ravalomanana
C) Philibert Tsiranana
D) Jean Ratsiraka
  • 4. What is the traditional music and dance of the Merina people in Antananarivo called?
A) Hira gasy
B) Ballet
C) Samba
D) Flamenco
  • 5. What is the largest university in Antananarivo?
A) University of Antananarivo
B) Harvard University
C) Stanford University
D) Oxford University
  • 6. What is the currency used in Antananarivo?
A) Malagasy Ariary
B) US Dollar
C) Japanese Yen
D) Euro
  • 7. What is the traditional handcraft of Antananarivo known for intricate weaving and embroidering?
A) Glassblowing
B) Metalworking
C) Pottery
D) Lamba
  • 8. What is the traditional Malagasy dish often served in Antananarivo?
A) Romazava
B) Sushi
C) Pizza
D) Burger
  • 9. What is Antananarivo's elevation above sea level?
A) 1,280 meters (4,199 feet)
B) 500 meters (1,640 feet)
C) 2,000 meters (6,562 feet)
D) 750 meters (2,460 feet)
  • 10. In which region is Antananarivo the capital?
A) Vatovavy Fitovinany
B) Sava
C) Atsinanana
D) Analamanga
  • 11. What does 'Antananarivo-Renivohitra' translate to in English?
A) Antananarivo-Mother Hill or Antananarivo-Capital
B) City of the Thousand
C) Capital of Analamanga
D) Merina Capital
  • 12. Who founded Antananarivo?
A) King Andrianampoinimerina
B) King Andriamasinavalona
C) King Radama I
D) King Andrianjaka
  • 13. When did King Andrianjaka found Antananarivo?
A) Circa 1610
B) Circa 1800
C) Circa 1900
D) Circa 1700
  • 14. Which king restored Antananarivo as the capital of a united Kingdom of Imerina?
A) King Andriamasinavalona
B) King Andrianampoinimerina
C) King Andrianjaka
D) King Radama I
  • 15. Who was considered the King of Madagascar by European diplomats?
A) Andriamasinavalona
B) Andrianampoinimerina
C) Radama I
D) Andrianjaka
  • 16. In which year did Antananarivo become the capital of Madagascar after French colonization?
A) 1885
B) 1897
C) 1903
D) 1910
  • 17. Who is the President of the Special Delegation managing Antananarivo as of March 2014?
A) Andry Rajoelina
B) Ny Havana Andriamanjato
C) Marc Ravalomanana
D) Alfred Razafindrakoto
  • 18. What is one of the major historic landmarks in Antananarivo?
A) Reconstructed royal palaces
B) Mahamasina Stadium
C) Lake Anosy
D) Tsimbazaza Zoo
  • 19. Which ethnic group forms the majority of Antananarivo's population?
A) Betsileo people
B) Antaisaka people
C) Merina people
D) Tsimihety people
  • 20. What is the metropolitan population of Antananarivo's surrounding urban areas?
A) Approaching three million
B) Under half a million
C) Over one million
D) Exactly two million
  • 21. What is the native Malagasy pronunciation of Antananarivo?
A) [antananaˈrivʷ]
B) [tə-NAN-ə-REEv]
C) [ANT-ə-nan-ə-ree-voh]
D) [tananaʁiv]
  • 22. What is the English pronunciation of Tananarive?
A) Tə-NAN-ə-REEV
B) [antananaˈrivʷ]
C) ANT-ə-NAH-nə-REE-voh
D) tə-NAN-ə-REEv
  • 23. What does 'Analamanga' mean in Central Highlands Malagasy?
A) Land of the Vazimba
B) City of Kings
C) Blue Forest
D) Place of Warriors
  • 24. Who were considered the first occupants of Analamanga?
A) Merina
B) Andriamasinavalona
C) Betsimitatatra
D) Vazimba
  • 25. What system did early Merina kings use to construct irrigated paddy fields?
A) Slave labor
B) Military conscription
C) Volunteer work
D) Fanampoana (statute labor)
  • 26. What is the largest paddy field called in Antananarivo?
A) Ambohimanga
B) Andohalo
C) Analakely
D) Betsimitatatra
  • 27. What did King Andriamasinavalona establish outside the town gate?
A) A marketplace
B) A fortress
C) A royal palace
D) The Andohalo town square
  • 28. In which year did Andrianampoinimerina move the kingdom's political capital back to Antananarivo?
A) 1710
B) 1794
C) 1793
D) 1625
  • 29. What role does Ambohimanga still maintain for the kingdom?
A) Military stronghold
B) Spiritual capital
C) Political capital
D) Economic center
  • 30. Where did Andrianampoinimerina establish the city's economic center?
A) Andohalo
B) Betsimitatatra
C) Analakely
D) Ambohimanga
  • 31. What was the population of Antananarivo around 1810?
A) Around 50,000 inhabitants
B) Approximately 100,000 inhabitants
C) Over 80,000 inhabitants
D) Less than 30,000 inhabitants
  • 32. Which organization's missionaries first settled in Antananarivo?
A) American Baptist Missionaries
B) London Missionary Society (LMS)
C) French Catholic Missionaries
D) Dutch Reformed Church
  • 33. Who introduced brickmaking to Madagascar?
A) Rainiharo
B) Radama I
C) James Cameron
D) Jean Laborde
  • 34. What was the purpose of Lake Anosy?
A) To generate hydraulic power for industrial manufacturing
B) For fishing and recreation
C) For irrigation purposes
D) As a drinking water source
  • 35. What was the largest palace built by Ranavalona I?
A) Andafiavaratra Palace
B) Isoraka Foundry
C) Rova of Antananarivo
D) Manjakamiadana
  • 36. Who governed Madagascar alongside three successive queens from 1864 to 1894?
A) Radama I
B) James Cameron
C) Ranavalona I
D) Prime Minister Rainilaiarivony
  • 37. What educational policy was reinstated by Rainilaiarivony in 1881?
A) Compulsory religious instruction
B) Mandatory universal education
C) Private tutoring for the elite
D) Vocational training for artisans
  • 38. Which palace did Rainilaiarivony build as his residence and office?
A) Andafiavaratra Palace
B) Isoraka Foundry
C) Manjakamiadana
D) Rova of Antananarivo
  • 39. Who replaced Marc Ravalomanana as head of state during the 2009 Malagasy political crisis?
A) Marc Ravalomanana
B) Hery Rajaonarimampianina
C) Didier Ratsiraka
D) Andry Rajoelina
  • 40. What was the site chosen for the French Governor General's Residency?
A) Andohalo square
B) Ikopa River
C) Antaninarenina
D) Rova
  • 41. From where was water brought to the city under French rule?
A) Rainwater collection systems
B) The Ikopa River
C) Antananarivo's central hills
D) Local wells
  • 42. Which neighborhood in Antananarivo is known for its lively nightlife?
A) Isoraka
B) Ambatonakanga
C) Ankadifotsy
D) Antaninarenina
  • 43. Which city was invited by the Mayor of Antananarivo to establish a sister relationship in 2019?
A) Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
B) Suzhou, China
C) Vorkuta, Russia
D) Yerevan, Armenia
  • 44. Which area of Antananarivo is known for its historic houses and churches?
A) Ville basse
B) Greater Antananarivo
C) La ville moyenne
D) The city skyline
  • 45. In which year did 60 percent of all new buildings in Madagascar get constructed in Antananarivo?
A) 2010
B) 2007
C) 1998
D) 2009
  • 46. What major boulevard was planned during the French period in Antananarivo?
A) Boulevard of the Republic
B) Independence Street
C) Main Avenue
D) Avenue de l'Indépendance
  • 47. What event prompted the queen's surrender in Antananarivo?
A) There was an outbreak of disease.
B) The Malagasy army surrendered without resistance.
C) The French offered a peace treaty.
D) A cannon shell blasted a hole through a building at the Rova.
  • 48. What significant event happened to the Manjakamiadana in 1995?
A) It was partially destroyed by fire
B) It was relocated
C) It was converted into a museum
D) It was completely demolished
  • 49. What infrastructure was introduced under French rule in Antananarivo?
A) Solar power plants.
B) Air conditioning systems.
C) Sewer systems and electricity.
D) Internet connectivity.
  • 50. What was established on newly drained land in the Anosy neighborhood after the 1959 floods?
A) Residential apartments
B) Commercial centers
C) Educational institutions
D) New ministerial complexes
  • 51. What was one of the infrastructures restored during Marc Ravalomanana's administration?
A) International airports
B) Luxury hotels
C) Private housing
D) Dilapidated roads
  • 52. Which city planners partnered with CUA to develop the heritage protection strategy?
A) Lyon Regional Authority
B) Paris City Planners
C) Marseille Urban Development
D) Île-de-France
  • 53. Which organization has been working to protect and restore Antananarivo's architectural heritage since 1993?
A) Institut des Métiers de la Ville
B) Commune urbaine d'Antananarivo (CUA)
C) French Ministry of Culture
D) UNESCO
  • 54. What is considered the national sport of Madagascar?
A) Soccer
B) Basketball
C) Rugby Union
D) Athletics
  • 55. In what year was Maki Stadium constructed?
A) 2010
B) 2008
C) 2012
D) 2015
  • 56. Which international organization is the Malagasy Lutheran Church affiliated with?
A) Lutheran World Federation
B) World Communion of Reformed Churches
C) Baptist World Alliance
D) Catholic Church
  • 57. In which month did the French military invade Antananarivo?
A) July 1895
B) March 1893
C) September 1894
D) December 1896
  • 58. Under whose administration was the University of Antananarivo established?
A) Madagascar's independence government
B) Marc Ravalomanana's mayoral administration
C) French colonial administration
D) Merina monarchy
  • 59. How do most residents of Antananarivo typically travel around the city?
A) Via private cars
B) On foot
C) By train
D) Using bicycles
  • 60. Who introduced brick-making to Madagascar in the 1820s?
A) British missionaries
B) Malagasy artisans
C) Portuguese explorers
D) French industrialist Jean Laborde
  • 61. What is the Köppen-Geiger climate classification for Antananarivo?
A) Mediterranean (Csa)
B) Desert (BWh)
C) Tropical rainforest (Af)
D) Humid subtropical with dry season defined (Cwa)
  • 62. Which type of medicine remains popular and is readily available in local markets in Antananarivo?
A) Traditional herbal medicines
B) Over-the-counter Western medications
C) Homeopathic remedies
D) Imported pharmaceuticals
  • 63. What is a significant issue with wastewater in Antananarivo?
A) Exported to neighboring countries
B) Stored for future use
C) Treated and reused effectively
D) Often discharged directly into the city's waterways
  • 64. Which cultural center is funded by the United States government in Antananarivo?
A) Centre Culturel Albert Camus
B) American Center
C) Cercle Germano-Malgache
D) Alliance française d'Antananarivo
  • 65. Which venue is the only indoor performance space in Antananarivo built to international standards?
A) Mahamasina Stadium
B) Antsahamanitra amphitheater
C) Isotry Theater
D) Palais des Sports
  • 66. In what decade was stone used to encase the royal palace in Antananarivo?
A) 1900s
B) 1890s
C) 1820s
D) 1860s
  • 67. Which sister city relationship with Antananarivo is not currently active?
A) Vorkuta, Russia
B) Suzhou, China
C) Yerevan, Armenia
D) Nice, France
  • 68. What prompted the building of large-scale embankments in 1959?
A) Severe floods in la ville basse.
B) An earthquake.
C) A fire.
D) A drought.
  • 69. What was the impact of the World Bank's structural adjustment program on Antananarivo residents in the 1970s and 1980s?
A) Lowered living standards
B) Reduction in poverty
C) Growth of a large middle class
D) Increased access to electricity
  • 70. Where was the University of Antananarivo constructed?
A) Rova district
B) Ikopa River area
C) Andohalo square
D) Ankatso neighborhood
  • 71. In what year did Madagascar gain independence?
A) 1960
B) 1972
C) 1985
D) 1994
  • 72. Which neighborhood in Antananarivo is home to the Palais des Sports?
A) Antaninarenina
B) Behoririka
C) Tsaralalana
D) Mahamasina
  • 73. Where was the first international airport constructed near Antananarivo?
A) Fianarantsoa
B) Arivonimamo
C) Ivato
D) Toamasina
  • 74. What material was traditionally used for constructing family tombs in Antananarivo?
A) Wood
B) Stone
C) Reeds
D) Brick
  • 75. Which event brought down President Philibert Tsiranana in 1972?
A) A military coup
B) The rotaka
C) An election
D) A natural disaster
  • 76. What is the name of the strategy developed in 2005 to protect Antananarivo's heritage?
A) Antananarivo Revival Project
B) Heritage Protection Initiative
C) Madagascar Cultural Strategy
D) Plan Vert – Plan Bleu
  • 77. What was one of the priorities during Marc Ravalomanana's mayoral administration in Antananarivo?
A) Sanitation
B) Sports infrastructure
C) Mining expansion
D) Tourism development
  • 78. What is a common source of air pollution in Antananarivo?
A) Wind turbines
B) Vehicle exhaust
C) Solar panels
D) Bicycle traffic
  • 79. What is the maximum capacity of Antanimora Prison?
A) 800 inmates
B) 600 inmates
C) 1,500 prisoners
D) 4,000 detainees
  • 80. What was the primary cooking fuel used by most homes in Antananarivo as of 2007?
A) Gas
B) Wood
C) Electricity
D) Charcoal
  • 81. Which airport replaced the first international airport in 1967?
A) Toamasina International Airport
B) Fianarantsoa Airport
C) Arivonimamo Airport
D) Ivato International Airport
  • 82. What percentage of inhabitants with electricity in the ville basse obtain it illegally?
A) Approximately 40 percent
B) 25 percent
C) 10 percent
D) 60 percent
  • 83. After which animal is the national rugby team's nickname derived?
A) Tiger
B) Elephant
C) Ring-tailed lemur
D) Lion
  • 84. Which district is known as the center of Antananarivo's South Asian community?
A) Behoririka
B) Tsaralalana
C) Isotry
D) Anosy
  • 85. How many arrondissements is Antananarivo divided into?
A) Ten
B) Six
C) Four
D) Eight
  • 86. Which sector accounts for around 13 percent of Madagascar's GDP and is largely concentrated in Antananarivo?
A) Tourism
B) Agriculture
C) Mining
D) Industry
  • 87. What nickname does the national rugby team of Madagascar have?
A) The Lions
B) The Tigers
C) The Leopards
D) The Makis
  • 88. Which soccer team has been affiliated with a historic secondary school since 1948?
A) AS Saint Michel
B) USCA Foot
C) Ajesaia
D) AS Adema Analamanga
  • 89. Which city was twinned with Antananarivo in 1981?
A) Montreal, Quebec, Canada
B) Suzhou, China
C) Yerevan, Armenia
D) Vorkuta, Russia
  • 90. Name one 19th-century site in Antananarivo that has been renovated under the heritage protection plan.
A) Rova of Antananarivo
B) Ambatondrafandrana tribunal
C) Island of Nosy Be
D) Andafiavaratra Palace
  • 91. What was the original French transcription of Antananarivo?
A) Ambohitsorohitra
B) Soarano
C) Tananarive
D) Antaninarenina
  • 92. Which event was hosted by the University of Antananarivo's sports facilities in 2011?
A) Antananarivo Soccer Cup
B) Official African Basketball Championship
C) Rugby Union World Cup
D) Madagascar National Rugby Tournament
  • 93. What is the name of Madagascar's most prestigious dance school located in Antananarivo?
A) Le Club de Danse de l'Université Catholique de Madagascar
B) Club de danse Kera arts'space à Antanimena
C) K'art Antanimena
D) Lycée Français de Tananarive
  • 94. How many franchised private minibuses are there in Antananarivo?
A) 3,000
B) 1,500
C) 5,000
D) 2,400
  • 95. What percentage of Antananarivo residents had access to electricity in 2007?
A) Ten percent
B) 50 percent
C) 25 percent
D) Two-thirds
  • 96. In what year did Ravalomanana abolish 'red zones' in Antananarivo?
A) 2003
B) 2001
C) 2005
D) 1999
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