Port Louis, Mauritius — Questions and answers

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When was Port Louis, the capital city of Mauritius, founded?

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  1. 1735 ✓
  2. 1500
  3. 1835
  4. 1935

Answer: 1735

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What kinds of things can you find vendors selling at the Central Market?

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  1. Only exotic fruits
  2. Cars and trucks
  3. Exotic fruits and handcrafted textiles ✓
  4. Only handcrafted textiles

Answer: Exotic fruits and handcrafted textiles

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What does the Jummah Mosque symbolize in Port Louis?

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  1. The city's busy streets
  2. The island's religious harmony ✓
  3. Only Indian architecture
  4. A place to buy food

Answer: The island's religious harmony

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What do the murals of street art in Port Louis often show?

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  1. Just plain colors
  2. Scenes of Mauritian life, history, and culture ✓
  3. Pictures of cars
  4. Only pictures of animals

Answer: Scenes of Mauritian life, history, and culture

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What exciting events does Champ de Mars, the oldest racecourse in the Southern Hemisphere, host?

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  1. Cooking competitions
  2. Art shows
  3. Horse racing events ✓
  4. Football matches

Answer: Horse racing events

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What was The Citadel (Fort Adelaide) built for?

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  1. To host parties
  2. To sell groceries
  3. To protect Port Louis from invasions ✓
  4. To grow flowers

Answer: To protect Port Louis from invasions

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What happens to the sky when the sun sets over Port Louis harbor?

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  1. It turns completely dark
  2. It gets very cloudy
  3. It transforms into a canvas of vibrant colors ✓
  4. It starts to rain

Answer: It transforms into a canvas of vibrant colors

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