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