Kazakhstan Independence Day

Astana was formerly called Akmola.

• True

• False

The national currency of Kazakhstan is the tenge.

• True

• False

Kazakhstan has only one international border—with Russia.

• True

• False

Kazakhstan gained Independence on december 16, ****

Who is the author of Kazakhstan’s national anthem (modern version)?

• Akhmet Baitursynov

• Shamshi Kaldayakov and Nursultan Nazarbayev

• Abai Kunanbayev

• Shamshi Kaldayakov

Which city was the capital of Kazakhstan before Nur-Sultan?

• Almaty

• Shymkent

• Aktobe

• Akmola

What animal symbolizes Kazakh culture?

• Eagle

• Horse

• Lion

• Camel

What is the names of the traditional Kazakh musical instruments?

• Dombra

• Balalaika

• Kobyz

• Saz

Which of the following cities was the first capital of Soviet Kazakhstan?

• Almaty

• Orenburg

• Kyzylorda

• Semipalatinsk

In what year did the tenge become the official currency of Kazakhstan?