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