African History Quizzes, Questions & Answers
Recent African History Quizzes
Like many other African countries, Zambia used to be part of the British Empire as a British colony. And like many other countries on the continent, it has fought and earned its independence. Today, Zambia is a vibrant African...
Questions: 10 | Attempts: 436 | Last updated: Oct 16, 2025
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Sample QuestionWho's the actual president of Zambia?
Between the 9th and 11th centuries C.E., the kingdom of Ghana was so rich that its dogs wore golden collars, and its horses, which were adorned with silken rope halters, slept on plush carpets. Based on animal luxuries...
Questions: 10 | Attempts: 186 | Last updated: Oct 22, 2025
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Sample QuestionWhich movement reportedly led to the fall of Ancient Ghana?
Ancient Ghana ruled from around 300 to 1100 CE. The empire first formed when a number of tribes of the Soninke peoples were united under their first king, Dinga Cisse. The government of the empire was a feudal government with...
Questions: 10 | Attempts: 292 | Last updated: Mar 18, 2025
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Sample QuestionAncient Ghana was so rich that which animals wore gold collars?
Nigeria's independence is a moment of great pride, but how much do you really know about the journey that led to it? By answering questions and answers on Nigeria's independence, you can test your understanding of the key...
Questions: 10 | Attempts: 2673 | Last updated: Oct 2, 2025
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Sample QuestionWhen did Nigeria obtain its independence?
A story that follows Harriet Tubman from childhood to adulthood and how she helped slaves get their freedom by running an underground train. How well do you know this book?
Questions: 10 | Attempts: 121 | Last updated: Mar 19, 2025
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Sample QuestionWho is the author of the book?
The 'Cycle Ten Continent Quiz' explores the historical and geopolitical motivations behind European colonization of Africa. It covers aspects like the slave trade, imperialism, the Berlin Conference, and the impact of colonial...
Questions: 20 | Attempts: 173 | Last updated: Mar 20, 2025
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Sample QuestionWhy did Europeans first take an interest in the African continent? (SS7H1a)
This quiz tests knowledge on the colonial history of Africa, including key events, political entities, and international meetings that shaped the continent's historical landscape.
Questions: 85 | Attempts: 2478 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2025
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Sample QuestionAfrika’nın bir parçası kabul edilen ada hangisidir?
A quiz of chapters 4 and 5 of Before the Mayflower History of Black America.
Questions: 9 | Attempts: 125 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2025
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Sample QuestionSlaves were treated the same on small and large plantations.
Do you know anything about the kingdom of Benin? This quiz may be of assistance. As far as this quiz goes, it would help if you understand when European merchant ships first arrive along the coast of West Africa, what the Benin...
Questions: 11 | Attempts: 840 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2025
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Sample QuestionEuropean merchant ships first arrived along the coast of West Africa in:
In ancient Africa most of the people lived in kingdoms within the communities and most people were farmers and not industrialists. During our studies we covered Africa’s history and geography. Take the quiz below and...
Questions: 25 | Attempts: 1029 | Last updated: Apr 7, 2025
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Sample QuestionKingdoms in West Africa relied on both local trade and
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