Some Trivia Question About Africa

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What is the tallest mountain in Africa?
- Tanzania Peak
- Victoria Peak
- Mount Stella
- Mount Kilimanjaro

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This quiz titled 'Some Trivia Question About Africa' assesses knowledge on historical and political events in Africa, including significant leaders, geological phenomena, and unique political histories. It is designed to enhance understanding of Africa's diverse history and political landscape.

2.

What was the only African nation never to come under the thumb of a European power?
- Liberia
- Egypt
- Libya
- Ethiopia
Correct Answer

A. Liberia
3.

What government-opposed Nigerian author was executed in 1995?
- Chinua Achebe
- Ken Saro-Wiwa
- Ngugi Wa Thiong'o
- S.M. Otieno
Correct Answer

A. Ken Saro-Wiwa
4.

January 13, 1967 was a remembered holiday for the Republic of Togo in West Africa until 1992, what did they celebrate?
- Independence Day
- Martin Luther King Day
- Bob Marley Anniversary
- Murder Of The Elected President And Take Over By The Military Government
Correct Answer

A. Murder Of The Elected President And Take Over By The Military Government
5.

What is the largest indigenous church in Africa?
- The Zion Christian Church
- The Sacred Virgin Candomble Church
- The African Episcopal Church
- The Dutch Reformed Church
Correct Answer

A. The Zion Christian Church
6.

Which African city's streets were laid out to look like the stripes in the British flag (the Union Jack), radiating out from a central area?
- Khartoum, Sudan
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- Lagos, Nigeria
- Nairobi, Kenya
Correct Answer

A. Khartoum, Sudan
7.

What lake exploded with carbon dioxide gas in 1986, killing more than 1,500 people?
- Lake Victoria In Kenya
- Lake Chad In Chad
- Lake Nyos In Cameroon
- Lake Nyasa In Malawi
Correct Answer

A. Lake Nyos In Cameroon
8.

Which African country has oil reserves that could rival those of the Middle East?
- Angola
- Chad
- Namibia
- Nigeria
Correct Answer

A. Angola
9.

Who founded the United National Independence Party in British-controlled Northern Rhodesia?
- Idi Amin
- Kenneth Kaunda
- Ian Smith
- Cecil Rhodes
Correct Answer

A. Kenneth Kaunda
10.

Bulawayo was once the national capital of Zimbabwe, what does the name "Bulawayo" mean?
- City Of Kings
- Place Of Killing
- Place Of The Giant Rock
- Chosen By God
Correct Answer

A. Place Of Killing
11.

What scholar argued that the ancient Greek civilization and accomplishments originated in Africa?
- Cheik Anta Diop
- Herodotus
- Kwame Anthony Appiah
- Leopold Senghor
Correct Answer

A. Cheik Anta Diop
12.

During her exile from South Africa, singer Miriam Makeba spent many years in which African nation?
- Zimbabwe
- Cote D'ivoire
- Tanzania
- Guinea
Correct Answer

A. Guinea

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Some Trivia Question About Africa

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What was the only African nation never to come under the thumb of a European power?

What government-opposed Nigerian author was executed in 1995?

January 13, 1967 was a remembered holiday for the Republic of Togo in West Africa until 1992, what did they celebrate?

What is the largest indigenous church in Africa?

Which African city's streets were laid out to look like the stripes in the British flag (the Union Jack), radiating out from a central area?

What lake exploded with carbon dioxide gas in 1986, killing more than 1,500 people?

Which African country has oil reserves that could rival those of the Middle East?

Who founded the United National Independence Party in British-controlled Northern Rhodesia?

Bulawayo was once the national capital of Zimbabwe, what does the name "Bulawayo" mean?

What scholar argued that the ancient Greek civilization and accomplishments originated in Africa?

During her exile from South Africa, singer Miriam Makeba spent many years in which African nation?