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