History of Suriname

What European country first colonized Suriname in the 17th century?

• Portugal

• Netherlands

• Spain

• France

Which indigenous people were the original inhabitants of Suriname?

• Arawak

• Inca

• Maya

• Aztec

In what year did Suriname gain independence from the Netherlands?

• 1954

• 1975

• 1980

• 1992

What was the main economic activity in Suriname during the colonial period?

• Mining

• Agriculture

• Fishing

• Textile production

Which river is the longest in Suriname?

• Suriname River

• Marowijne River

• Coppename River

• Saramacca River

What is the capital city of Suriname?

• Paramaribo

• Nieuw Nickerie

• Albina

• Lelydorp

Which ethnic group forms the largest percentage of Suriname's population?

• Hindustani

• Javanese

• Creole

• Maroons

What is the official language of Suriname?

• Dutch

• English

• Spanish

• Portuguese

Which Surinamese leader declared the country a republic in 1980?

• Johan Ferrier

• Desi Bouterse

• Henck Arron

• Ronnie Brunswijk

What is the name of the treaty that ended the Second Anglo-Dutch War and ceded Suriname to the Dutch?

• Treaty of Breda

• Treaty of Paris

• Treaty of Utrecht

• Treaty of Westphalia