History of Kazakhstan
On which date does Kazahstan celebrate its Independence Day
December 16
Name a famous Kazakh poet or writer.
Abai Qunanbaiuly
Name a traditional Kazakh musical instrument.
Dombra
What is the capital city of Kazakhstan?
Nur-Sultan (formerly Astana)
What is the predominant color on the flag of Kazakhstan?
Blue
In what year did Kazakhstan declare independence from the Soviet Union?
1991
Who is considered the father of modern Kazakh literature?
Abai Qunanbaiuly
Which festival celebrates Kazakh culture and traditions?
Nauryz
Name the largest lake in Kazakhstan.
Lake Balkhash
What is depicted in the center of the flag of Kazakhstan?
An eagle and the sun
Who is the first President of independent Kazakhstan?
Nursultan Nazarbayev
Which Kazakh cosmonaut flew into space in 1991?
Toktar Aubakirov
What is the traditional Kazakh dish made of meat and dough?
Beshbarmak
Which desert is located in southern Kazakhstan?
Kyzylkumor Betpak-Dala
What is depicted on the coat of arms of Kazakhstan?
The coat of arms of Kazakhstan features a shanyrak, a symbol of national unity, in the center, flanked by winged horses representing strength and freedom, surrounded by national patterns, and the colors blue (peace) and gold (prosperity).
Which city was the capital of Kazakhstan before Nur-Sultan?
Almaty
Who is the first President of independent Kazakhstan?
Nursultan Nazarbayev
Which sport is considered a national sport of Kazakhstan?
Kokpar (horseback game)
Kazakhstan is the largest country in the world by area.
9th
Who designed the modern national flag of Kazakhstan?
Shaken Niyazbekov
In which year did Kazakhstan join the United Nations?
1992
Name a Kazakh athlete Olympic gold medal
Ilya Ilyin (weightlifting)
What is the meaning of the word “Kazakh”?
Free or independent person
Which mountain ranger along the south east of Kazakhstan?
Tian Shan
Who wrote the music for the anthem of Kazakhstan, adopted in 2006?
Shämshö Kaldayakov