English Day. South Africa 2016
- 1.Where is South Africa?
- A.
In Europe
- B.
In Asia
- C.
In America
- D.
In Africa
- 2.Which of these cities is not in South Africa?
- A.
Cape Town
- B.
Dubai
- C.
Pretoria
- D.
Johannesburg
- 3.Which is the largest city in South Africa?
- A.
Johannesburg
- B.
Cape Town
- C.
Pretoria
- D.
Bloomfontein
- 4.Who of the following is from South Africa?
- A.
Barack Obama
- B.
Charlize Theron
- C.
Mohammed Ali
- D.
Kobe Bryant
- 5.What important sport event did South Africa organize in 2010?
- A.
Formula 1 South African Grand Prix
- B.
The Six Nations Rugby Tournament
- C.
Football World Cup
- D.
The Olympic Games
- 6.Another name to refer to South Africa is
- A.
Father City
- B.
Wind City
- C.
Mother City
- D.
Sister City
- 7.What is Cape Town famous for?
- A.
Fantastic beaches
- B.
Amazing animals
- C.
Magnificient landscapes
- D.
Food
- 8.What is the name of the famous mountain near Cape Town?
- A.
Table Mountain
- B.
Label Mountain
- C.
Chest Mountain
- D.
Chair Mountain
- 9.How high is the mountain?
- A.
1086 metres high
- B.
1068 metres high
- C.
1860 metres high
- D.
1680 metres high
- 10.How do local people call the clouds above the mountain?
- A.
The Tea Towel
- B.
The Bright Clock
- C.
The Table Cloth
- D.
The Big Ben
- 11.When was the first cable car opened in Cape Town?
- A.
In 1929
- B.
In 1939
- C.
In 1909
- D.
In 1829
- 12.Who were the first settlers (colonizadores) in South Africa?
- A.
The Spanish
- B.
The Dutch
- C.
The Germans
- D.
The English
- 13.What was transported by ship to Cape Town?
- A.
Ipads, smartphones and tablets
- B.
Meat, fish and beer
- C.
Sugar, tea and spices
- D.
Lions, zebras and elephants
- 14.How many times was Cape Town a Bristish colony?
- A.
Once
- B.
Twice
- C.
Three times
- D.
Four times
- 15.What was the name of South Africa's terrible law?
- A.
Democracy
- B.
Monarchy
- C.
Clash of Clans
- D.
Apartheid
- 16.Where was Nelson Mandela in prison?
- A.
In Alcatraz
- B.
In Panama
- C.
In Sing Sing
- D.
In Robben Island
- 17.How many years was Nelson Mandela in prison for?
- A.
11
- B.
20
- C.
27
- D.
37
- 18.When did Nelson Mandela become president of South Africa?
- A.
In 1992
- B.
In 1994
- C.
In 1984
- D.
In 1990
- 19.What is Robben Island prison today?
- A.
A prison
- B.
A shopping center
- C.
A museum
- D.
A hotel
- 20.How many matches were played in Cape Town Stadium in the 2010 football World Cup?
- A.
Eight
- B.
Twelve
- C.
The final only
- D.
None
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