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  • 1. What is the capital city of Madagascar?
A) Kinshasa
B) Nairobi
C) Antananarivo
D) Lusaka
  • 2. Which mountain range surrounds Antananarivo?
A) Himalayas
B) Ankaratra Mountains
C) Andes Mountains
D) Rocky Mountains
  • 3. Which Malagasy leader declared Madagascar's independence from France in Antananarivo?
A) Marc Ravalomanana
B) Jean Ratsiraka
C) Andry Rajoelina
D) Philibert Tsiranana
  • 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) Stanford University
B) Oxford University
C) University of Antananarivo
D) Harvard 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) Lamba
C) Metalworking
D) Pottery
  • 8. What is the traditional Malagasy dish often served in Antananarivo?
A) Sushi
B) Pizza
C) Romazava
D) Burger
  • 9. What is Antananarivo's elevation above sea level?
A) 1,280 meters (4,199 feet)
B) 750 meters (2,460 feet)
C) 500 meters (1,640 feet)
D) 2,000 meters (6,562 feet)
  • 10. In which region is Antananarivo the capital?
A) Atsinanana
B) Vatovavy Fitovinany
C) Sava
D) Analamanga
  • 11. What does 'Antananarivo-Renivohitra' translate to in English?
A) City of the Thousand
B) Merina Capital
C) Capital of Analamanga
D) Antananarivo-Mother Hill or Antananarivo-Capital
  • 12. Who founded Antananarivo?
A) King Radama I
B) King Andriamasinavalona
C) King Andrianampoinimerina
D) King Andrianjaka
  • 13. When did King Andrianjaka found Antananarivo?
A) Circa 1700
B) Circa 1800
C) Circa 1610
D) Circa 1900
  • 14. Which king restored Antananarivo as the capital of a united Kingdom of Imerina?
A) King Andrianampoinimerina
B) King Radama I
C) King Andriamasinavalona
D) King Andrianjaka
  • 15. Who was considered the King of Madagascar by European diplomats?
A) Andrianjaka
B) Andriamasinavalona
C) Andrianampoinimerina
D) Radama I
  • 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) Alfred Razafindrakoto
B) Ny Havana Andriamanjato
C) Marc Ravalomanana
D) Andry Rajoelina
  • 18. What is one of the major historic landmarks in Antananarivo?
A) Lake Anosy
B) Reconstructed royal palaces
C) Tsimbazaza Zoo
D) Mahamasina Stadium
  • 19. Which ethnic group forms the majority of Antananarivo's population?
A) Antaisaka people
B) Merina people
C) Betsileo people
D) Tsimihety people
  • 20. What is the metropolitan population of Antananarivo's surrounding urban areas?
A) Under half a million
B) Over one million
C) Exactly two million
D) Approaching three million
  • 21. What is the native Malagasy pronunciation of Antananarivo?
A) [tananaʁiv]
B) [ANT-ə-nan-ə-ree-voh]
C) [antananaˈrivʷ]
D) [tə-NAN-ə-REEv]
  • 22. What is the English pronunciation of Tananarive?
A) ANT-ə-NAH-nə-REE-voh
B) tə-NAN-ə-REEv
C) [antananaˈrivʷ]
D) Tə-NAN-ə-REEV
  • 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) Merina
B) Vazimba
C) Andriamasinavalona
D) Betsimitatatra
  • 25. What system did early Merina kings use to construct irrigated paddy fields?
A) Military conscription
B) Fanampoana (statute labor)
C) Volunteer work
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 marketplace
B) A fortress
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) 1625
C) 1793
D) 1794
  • 29. What role does Ambohimanga still maintain for the kingdom?
A) Political capital
B) Economic center
C) Military stronghold
D) Spiritual capital
  • 30. Where did Andrianampoinimerina establish the city's economic center?
A) Betsimitatatra
B) Ambohimanga
C) Analakely
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) Radama I
B) James Cameron
C) Rainiharo
D) Jean Laborde
  • 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) Isoraka Foundry
B) Rova of Antananarivo
C) Andafiavaratra Palace
D) Manjakamiadana
  • 36. Who governed Madagascar alongside three successive queens from 1864 to 1894?
A) James Cameron
B) Prime Minister Rainilaiarivony
C) Ranavalona I
D) Radama I
  • 37. What educational policy was reinstated by Rainilaiarivony in 1881?
A) Private tutoring for the elite
B) Compulsory religious instruction
C) Mandatory universal education
D) Vocational training for artisans
  • 38. Which palace did Rainilaiarivony build as his residence and office?
A) Isoraka Foundry
B) Manjakamiadana
C) Rova of Antananarivo
D) Andafiavaratra Palace
  • 39. Who replaced Marc Ravalomanana as head of state during the 2009 Malagasy political crisis?
A) Hery Rajaonarimampianina
B) Didier Ratsiraka
C) Marc Ravalomanana
D) Andry Rajoelina
  • 40. What was the site chosen for the French Governor General's Residency?
A) Ikopa River
B) Andohalo square
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) 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) Yerevan, Armenia
C) Vorkuta, Russia
D) Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
  • 44. Which area of Antananarivo is known for its historic houses and churches?
A) Greater Antananarivo
B) The city skyline
C) La ville moyenne
D) Ville basse
  • 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) Main Avenue
C) Independence Street
D) Boulevard of the Republic
  • 47. What event prompted the queen's surrender in Antananarivo?
A) There was an outbreak of disease.
B) A cannon shell blasted a hole through a building at the Rova.
C) The French offered a peace treaty.
D) The Malagasy army surrendered without resistance.
  • 48. What significant event happened to the Manjakamiadana in 1995?
A) It was converted into a museum
B) It was completely demolished
C) It was relocated
D) It was partially destroyed by fire
  • 49. What infrastructure was introduced under French rule in Antananarivo?
A) Sewer systems and electricity.
B) Air conditioning systems.
C) Solar power plants.
D) Internet connectivity.
  • 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) International airports
C) Dilapidated roads
D) Private housing
  • 52. Which city planners partnered with CUA to develop the heritage protection strategy?
A) Île-de-France
B) Lyon Regional Authority
C) Paris City Planners
D) Marseille Urban Development
  • 53. Which organization has been working to protect and restore Antananarivo's architectural heritage since 1993?
A) Commune urbaine d'Antananarivo (CUA)
B) UNESCO
C) Institut des Métiers de la Ville
D) French Ministry of Culture
  • 54. What is considered the national sport of Madagascar?
A) Soccer
B) Rugby Union
C) Basketball
D) Athletics
  • 55. In what year was Maki Stadium constructed?
A) 2015
B) 2008
C) 2012
D) 2010
  • 56. Which international organization is the Malagasy Lutheran Church affiliated with?
A) Catholic Church
B) World Communion of Reformed Churches
C) Lutheran World Federation
D) Baptist World Alliance
  • 57. In which month did the French military invade Antananarivo?
A) December 1896
B) July 1895
C) March 1893
D) September 1894
  • 58. Under whose administration was the University of Antananarivo established?
A) Marc Ravalomanana's mayoral administration
B) French colonial administration
C) Merina monarchy
D) Madagascar's independence government
  • 59. How do most residents of Antananarivo typically travel around the city?
A) By train
B) Via private cars
C) Using bicycles
D) On foot
  • 60. Who introduced brick-making to Madagascar in the 1820s?
A) Portuguese explorers
B) British missionaries
C) Malagasy artisans
D) French industrialist Jean Laborde
  • 61. What is the Köppen-Geiger climate classification for Antananarivo?
A) Mediterranean (Csa)
B) Desert (BWh)
C) Humid subtropical with dry season defined (Cwa)
D) Tropical rainforest (Af)
  • 62. Which type of medicine remains popular and is readily available in local markets in Antananarivo?
A) Over-the-counter Western medications
B) Imported pharmaceuticals
C) Homeopathic remedies
D) Traditional herbal medicines
  • 63. What is a significant issue with wastewater in Antananarivo?
A) Often discharged directly into the city's waterways
B) Treated and reused effectively
C) Exported to neighboring countries
D) Stored for future use
  • 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) Isotry Theater
B) Palais des Sports
C) Antsahamanitra amphitheater
D) Mahamasina Stadium
  • 66. In what decade was stone used to encase the royal palace in Antananarivo?
A) 1860s
B) 1820s
C) 1900s
D) 1890s
  • 67. Which sister city relationship with Antananarivo is not currently active?
A) Nice, France
B) Vorkuta, Russia
C) Yerevan, Armenia
D) Suzhou, China
  • 68. What prompted the building of large-scale embankments in 1959?
A) A fire.
B) Severe floods in la ville basse.
C) An earthquake.
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) Growth of a large middle class
C) Increased access to electricity
D) Reduction in poverty
  • 70. Where was the University of Antananarivo constructed?
A) Ikopa River area
B) Rova district
C) Ankatso neighborhood
D) Andohalo square
  • 71. In what year did Madagascar gain independence?
A) 1972
B) 1960
C) 1994
D) 1985
  • 72. Which neighborhood in Antananarivo is home to the Palais des Sports?
A) Behoririka
B) Antaninarenina
C) Mahamasina
D) Tsaralalana
  • 73. Where was the first international airport constructed near Antananarivo?
A) Toamasina
B) Fianarantsoa
C) Ivato
D) Arivonimamo
  • 74. What material was traditionally used for constructing family tombs in Antananarivo?
A) Brick
B) Stone
C) Reeds
D) Wood
  • 75. Which event brought down President Philibert Tsiranana in 1972?
A) A natural disaster
B) A military coup
C) The rotaka
D) An election
  • 76. What is the name of the strategy developed in 2005 to protect Antananarivo's heritage?
A) Antananarivo Revival Project
B) Madagascar Cultural Strategy
C) Heritage Protection Initiative
D) Plan Vert – Plan Bleu
  • 77. What was one of the priorities during Marc Ravalomanana's mayoral administration in Antananarivo?
A) Mining expansion
B) Sanitation
C) Sports infrastructure
D) Tourism development
  • 78. What is a common source of air pollution in Antananarivo?
A) Wind turbines
B) Solar panels
C) Vehicle exhaust
D) Bicycle traffic
  • 79. What is the maximum capacity of Antanimora Prison?
A) 800 inmates
B) 1,500 prisoners
C) 600 inmates
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) Charcoal
D) Gas
  • 81. Which airport replaced the first international airport in 1967?
A) Fianarantsoa Airport
B) Arivonimamo Airport
C) Ivato International Airport
D) Toamasina 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) Lion
B) Elephant
C) Ring-tailed lemur
D) Tiger
  • 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) Four
B) Eight
C) Six
D) Ten
  • 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 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) Ajesaia
B) USCA Foot
C) AS Adema Analamanga
D) AS Saint Michel
  • 89. Which city was twinned with Antananarivo in 1981?
A) Yerevan, Armenia
B) Suzhou, China
C) Montreal, Quebec, Canada
D) Vorkuta, Russia
  • 90. Name one 19th-century site in Antananarivo that has been renovated under the heritage protection plan.
A) Island of Nosy Be
B) Ambatondrafandrana tribunal
C) Andafiavaratra Palace
D) Rova of Antananarivo
  • 91. What was the original French transcription of Antananarivo?
A) Ambohitsorohitra
B) Antaninarenina
C) Soarano
D) Tananarive
  • 92. Which event was hosted by the University of Antananarivo's sports facilities in 2011?
A) Official African Basketball Championship
B) Madagascar National Rugby Tournament
C) Rugby Union World Cup
D) Antananarivo Soccer Cup
  • 93. What is the name of Madagascar's most prestigious dance school located in Antananarivo?
A) K'art Antanimena
B) Le Club de Danse de l'Université Catholique de Madagascar
C) Lycée Français de Tananarive
D) Club de danse Kera arts'space à Antanimena
  • 94. How many franchised private minibuses are there in Antananarivo?
A) 3,000
B) 5,000
C) 1,500
D) 2,400
  • 95. What percentage of Antananarivo residents had access to electricity in 2007?
A) 50 percent
B) 25 percent
C) Two-thirds
D) Ten percent
  • 96. In what year did Ravalomanana abolish 'red zones' in Antananarivo?
A) 1999
B) 2005
C) 2003
D) 2001
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