History
When did the Commonwealth started?
The Commonwealth of Nations started in 1926 with the Balfour Declaration, and it became official in 1931 through the Statute of Westminster
Where it’s the headquarters of the Commonwealth?
In Malborought
Which two official languages of the Commonwealth are spoken as a first language by the largest number of peopleacross its member states?
The two official languages of the Commonwealth spoken as a first language by the largest number of people across its member states are English and Hindi
Which country left the Commonwealth in 2003 and has not rejoined since?
Zimbabwe left the Commonwealth in 2003 and has not rejoined since.
What was the origin of the name “Commonwealth ”?
The word commonwealth comes from a 15th-century English combination of "common" and "wealth,"originally meaning the common well-being or public welfare of a community
When did India became a republic while remaining in the Commonweal?
1949
2 countries are separated by 18.000 km2, which ones?
UK and New Zealand
Which Commonwealth country hosted the first-ever Commonwealth Youth Games in 2000?
The first-ever Commonwealth Youth Games in 2000 were hosted by Edinburgh, Scotland.
Which country was the first to rejoin the Commonwealth after having previously withdrawn?
The first country to rejoin the Commonwealth after withdrawing was South Africa. It left in 1961 and rejoined in 1994.
Name the only country that has been suspended twice from the Commonwealth?
Zimbabwe is the only country suspended twice from the Commonwealth
When was agreed the Commonwealth Charter?
On 14 December 2012
The Commonwealth has a lot of nations across the six continents. Which continent has the most and how much?
Africa with 21 nations
When did the Commonwealth games first took place?
In 1930, in Hamilton, Canada
Can a country with no colonial ties to the UK join the Commonwealth? Give an example
Yes. For example, Mozambique, Rwanda, Togo or Gabon.
Give one reason why a country might want to remain a member of the Commonwealth after becoming independent.
Trade with other members, diplomatic presence, Commonwealth Games, or economic support.
What was the constitutional significance of the 1949 London Declaration?
It allowed countries to become republics while remaining members of the Commonwealth. It also established the British monarch as the Head of the Commonwealth, rather than the sovereign of every member country.
which Commonwealth country was suspended from membership from 1995 to 1999, and what political situation caused the suspension?
Nigeria; it was suspended under military rule following serious violations of Commonwealth principles, including the execution of Ken Saro-Wiwa and others.
Which 1991 declaration reaffirmed the Commonwealth's commitment to democracy, human rights and the rule of law?
The Harare Declaration
Why did South Africa leave the Commonwealth in 1961 and later return in 1994?
South Africa withdrew after opposition to its apartheid system and the international criticism surrounding it. It rejoined in 1994, following the end of apartheid and the transition to democratic government.
Explain the connection between the Harare Declaration and CMAG.
I left the Commonwealth in 2013 and came back five years later. Who am I?
Gambia
Which Commonwealth country is completely surrounded by another country?
Lesotho
Which Commonwealth country has a traditional sport where people compete by throwing a heavy stone?
Scotland, through Highland Games traditions.
Which Commonwealth country has a traditional sport where people compete by throwing a heavy stone?
Scotland, through Highland Games traditions.
Which Commonwealth country has a flag featuring a weapon?
Mozambique, its flag features an AK-47 alongside a book and a hoe.