Hint | Answer | % Correct |
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Official language | French | 95%
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Country bordering Benin to the west | Togo | 92%
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Ideology of the Benin government 1975–1990 | {Commun}ism | 87%
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Another former name for the area around Benin, named for a cruel trade | {Slave} Coast | 83%
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Gulf that the above is part of | Gulf of {Guinea} | 82%
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Currency shared by Benin and seven other countries | West African CFA Franc | 73%
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Religion practiced by 11.6% of Benin residents, a higher percentage than in any other country (hint: starts with V) | Voudon | 71%
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European country that is nearest in size and shape to Benin | Portugal | 70%
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Official capital of Benin | Porto-Novo | 69%
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Foreign country where you'd find "Benin City" | Nigeria | 65%
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Body of water on which Benin lies | Bight of {Benin} | 55%
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Seat of government and largest city | Cotonou | 51%
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Former name of Benin | Dahomey | 32%
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Two most-spoken native languages (name either) | Fon | Yoruba | 32%
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Beninese-American actor who starred in "Blood Diamond" and "Gladiator" | Djimon Hounsou | 24%
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