Marowijne City Quiz
1. In what year was Marowijne officially established as a city?
Answer: 1963 .
2. What were some of the indigenous groups that traditionally inhabited the Marowijne area?
Answer: The Aluku, Lokono, and Kali'na tribes .
3. What European colonial power had the most significant influence on Marowijne's development?
Answer: The Netherlands .
4. What is the meaning of the name "Marowijne"?
Answer: There are two possible interpretations: "River of Maroons" or "Place of the Maroon people" .
5. What is the main language spoken in Marowijne?
Answer: Sranan Tongo (Surinamese creole) .
6. What is a traditional Maroon festival celebrated in Marowijne?
Answer: Matsuri (also known as Maroon Day) .
7. On which river is Marowijne located?
Answer: The Marowijne River .
8. What is the main form of transportation in Marowijne?
Answer: Boats and small planes .
9. What is the primary source of income for the people of Marowijne?
Answer: A combination of subsistence farming, fishing, and tourism .
10. What are some of the agricultural products grown in the Marowijne district?
Answer: Rice, bananas, cassava, and peanuts .
11. What natural resources are found in the Marowijne district?
Answer: Gold, bauxite, and timber .
12. What is a popular traditional dish in Marowijne?
Answer: Pom (mashed plantains with salted fish) .
13. What is a unique form of music and dance from Marowijne?
Answer: Winti, a spiritual ceremony with drumming and dancing .
14 . What is a popular place to visit in Marowijne for nature lovers?=]
Answer: Brownsberg Nature Park ..
15. What is a historical site worth visiting in Marowijne?
Answer: Fort Zeelandia, a Dutch colonial fort .
16. What are some of the challenges faced by Marowijne in terms of development?
Answer: Limited infrastructure, economic dependency, and environmental concerns
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17. What is the Marowijne district's motto?
Answer: "Trefi libi na wan buku" (Life is like an open book) .
18. What is the nickname for the Marowijne district?
Answer: "The Green Heart of Suriname" .
20. What is a famous Surinamese musician who hails from Marowijne?
Answer: Max Nijman .
21. What is the currency used in Suriname?
Answer: Surinamese dollar (SRD) ..
Type by: Jyotishna Hazarika .
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