Know Africa Quiz

#1. Which African ethnic group is famous for its vibrant beadwork and distinctive red ochre hairstyles?

Amhara

Zulu

Berber

Himba

#2. The Atlas Mountains stretch across which region of Africa?

Northwest Africa

Southeast Africa

Central Africa

Northeast Africa

#3. Which African country is home to the ancient rock‑hewn churches of Lalibela?

Morocco

Kenya

Ghana

Ethiopia

#4. The ‘Benin Bronzes’—a collection of thousands of metal plaques and sculptures—were primarily taken from which modern-day country during the colonial era?

Benin

Senegal

Nigeria

Ghana

#5. The Suez Canal connects the Mediterranean Sea to which other body of water?

The Caspian Sea

The Red Sea

The Atlantic Ocean

The Persian Gulf

#6. The ancient Kingdom of Aksum (Axum) was one of the first major empires in the world to adopt which religion as its official state faith?

Christianity

Islam

Zoroastrianism

Judaism

#7. What is unique about the drainage of the Okavango Delta in Botswana?

It is an endorheic basin

It flows into the Atlantic Ocean

It flows north into the Zambezi

It is fed entirely by underground springs

#8. Which country is home to the largest number of pyramids in the world?

Egypt

Sudan

Libya

Ethiopia

#9. Timbuktu, once a world-renowned center of Islamic learning, is located in which modern-day country?

Niger

Mali

Morocco

Mauritania

#10. What is the longest river in Africa?

Nile River

Niger River

Zambezi River

Congo River

How well do you know Africa? Answer 10 questions about Africa to test your knowledge!

Results

#1. Which African ethnic group is famous for its vibrant beadwork and distinctive red ochre hairstyles?

#2. The Atlas Mountains stretch across which region of Africa?

#3. Which African country is home to the ancient rock‑hewn churches of Lalibela?

#4. The ‘Benin Bronzes’—a collection of thousands of metal plaques and sculptures—were primarily taken from which modern-day country during the colonial era?

#5. The Suez Canal connects the Mediterranean Sea to which other body of water?

#6. The ancient Kingdom of Aksum (Axum) was one of the first major empires in the world to adopt which religion as its official state faith?

#7. What is unique about the drainage of the Okavango Delta in Botswana?

#8. Which country is home to the largest number of pyramids in the world?

#9. Timbuktu, once a world-renowned center of Islamic learning, is located in which modern-day country?

#10. What is the longest river in Africa?

By Gilbert

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