Quiz on The Commonwealth

How many independent countries are part of the Commonwealth?

• 45

• 60

• 53

• 48

What unites the member states of the Commonwealth?

• Military alliances

• Language, culture, history, and shared values

• Economic dependence on the UK

• Geographic proximity

What was the historical origin of many Commonwealth nations?

• Former French colonies

• Part of the Ottoman Empire

• Part of the British Empire

• Newly independent states after World War I

Which of the following best describes the role of the King in the Commonwealth?

• Symbolic head

• Chief executive officer

• Military leader

• Prime Minister

Which continent has the most countries in the Commonwealth?

• Asia

• Africa

• Europe

• South America

What percentage of the Commonwealth’s population is aged 30 or under?

• 40%

• 50%

• 60%

• 70%

How much of global trade is the Commonwealth responsible for?

• One-tenth

• One-fifth

• One-fourth

• One-third

Which is the most populous country in the Commonwealth?

• Pakistan

• Canada

• India

• Nigeria

What is the population of the smallest member of the Commonwealth, Nauru?

• 5,000 people

• 50,000 people

• 11,000 people

• 100,000 people

What is the modern Commonwealth now considered to be?

• A formal political union

• A voluntary organization

• A military alliance

• A trade bloc