Understanding Capital Cities

The video explores the concept of capital cities, highlighting their importance in centralizing government functions. It discusses countries with multiple capitals, such as South Africa, Bolivia, and Malaysia, and the reasons behind this, including administrative, historical, and wartime factors. Historical examples like early America and the Roman Empire are also covered. The video concludes with a call to action for viewers to engage and subscribe.

What is the capital of the United States?

• New York

• Chicago

• Los Angeles

• Washington DC

Which country is known for having three capital cities?

• India

• South Africa

• Australia

• Brazil

In Bolivia, which city is marked as the official capital in the constitution?

• La Paz

• Sucre

• Santa Cruz

• Cochabamba

What is the administrative center of Malaysia?

• George Town

• Johor Bahru

• Kuala Lumpur

• Putrajaya

Which city is the de facto seat of government in Cote d'Ivoire?

• Abidjan

• Daloa

• Bouaké

• Yamoussoukro

Why might a country have two capitals during wartime?

• To promote tourism

• Due to occupation of the official capital

• To confuse the enemy

• To accommodate different branches of government

What was a common practice in early America regarding capital cities?

• Having a single permanent capital

• Rotating the capital among different cities

• Establishing capitals in rural areas

• Using foreign cities as capitals

Which city became the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire?

• Alexandria

• Athens

• Constantinople

• Rome

What was a reason for the Roman Empire to have multiple capitals?

• To increase trade

• To improve governance

• To expand territory

• To reduce population

Which of the following is NOT a reason for a country to have multiple capitals?

• Different branches of government

• Wartime occupation

• Tourism

• Presidential preference