Geopolitics of Djibouti Quiz

What is the choke point in the Red Sea that is surrounded by unstable situations?

• Panama Canal

• Bab-el-Mandeb

• Strait of Hormuz

• Strait of Gibraltar

Which country is home to the militaries of the United States, several European powers, and Japan?

• Eritrea

• Somalia

• Ethiopia

• Djibouti

What is the main reason for the global rivalries and tensions heating up in Djibouti?

• Political alliances

• Historical disputes

• Religious conflicts

• Competition for natural resources

Which country has a military base in Djibouti, making it their only permanent military base in Africa?

• Russia

• France

• China

• United States

What major event prompted the United States to set up a military base in Djibouti?

• Arab Spring

• Cold War

• 9/11 terrorist attacks

• World War I

Which country was accused of pointing lasers into the eyes of pilots in Djibouti?

• United States

• China

• Russia

• United Arab Emirates

What is the main source of income for Djibouti due to hosting foreign military bases?

• Agricultural exports

• Oil exports

• Leases to foreign countries

• Tourism revenue

Which country was kicked out from a vital port in Djibouti and had the port given to China?

• Saudi Arabia

• Qatar

• United Arab Emirates

• United States

What is the term used to describe politics influenced by geographical factors?

• Sociopolitics

• Ethnopolitics

• Macro-politics

• Geopolitics

Which country is known for playing the big Powers off each other to benefit itself?

• Ethiopia

• Djibouti

• Eritrea

• Somalia