Multiple choice general knowledge Belarus Dahomey Byelorussia Gilbert Islands Sarawak Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself B Correct answer Explanation Belarus was formerly known as Byelorussia (or White Russia) when it was part of the Soviet Union. After independence in 1991, it adopted the name Belarus. Dahomey is now Benin, Gilbert Islands is now Kiribati, and Sarawak is a state in Malaysia.