VOICED: South Sudan: What's in a name?

The transcript discusses the ongoing debate over naming the new country formed after Southern Sudan's likely separation from the north. Various names are proposed, including South Sudan, New Sudan, Nile Republic, and Kush, each reflecting different cultural, historical, and geographical influences. The Minister of Culture holds the responsibility for the final decision, with South Sudan being the most likely choice. The new name must be decided before the official handover in July.

What is the main topic of the ongoing referendum in Southern Sudan?

• Environmental policies

• Official split from the north

• Economic reforms

• Educational improvements

Which river is considered significant in Southern Sudan and is proposed as a potential name for the new country?

• Blue Nile

• Amazon

• Yangtze

• White Nile

What historical ties are mentioned in relation to the communities along the Nile?

• Blood relations

• Trade routes

• Cultural exchanges

• Religious connections

What is the biblical reference proposed by a Christian group for the new country's name?

• Eden

• Canaan

• Kush

• Zion

Who holds the ultimate responsibility for choosing the new name of the country?

• The Chief Justice

• The Prime Minister

• The Minister of Culture

• The President