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How much do you know about the continent, Africa? Come share your knowledge and create an interesting quiz or learn more by playing one of the quizzes.
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1 trivia quiz  'The Horror, The Horror:' Congo/Zaire icon
Questions about a suffering nation whose agonizing history over the last two centuries has led many thoughtful observers to question just how far homo sapiens has actually progressed, at least on the moral plane.
Difficult 10Q
1305 plays
Sep 14 02
coolupway
2 trivia quiz  The War for Biafra icon
On May 30, 1967, the tiny area of Biafra proclaimed its independence. The war, disease, and famine that followed rank among the worst disasters of the 20th century. See how much you know about this terrible war.
Difficult 10Q
747 plays
Oct 22 00
CellarDoor editor
3 trivia quiz  The History of Mauritius and Rodrigues icon
A quiz on one of the most beautiful island-nations in the world. Mauritius and Rodrigues are located in the Indian Ocean and have their own unique culture and traditions ... Find out more.
Tough 10Q
360 plays
Sep 26 04
peelusrinivasan
4 trivia quiz  Military Coups In Africa icon
This is a quiz about military coups in Africa. I will give you the name of the year of the coup and the name of the coup maker. You give me the country.
Tough 20Q
1047 plays
Jun 07 02
author
5 trivia quiz  African Countries That No Longer Exist icon
This is a quiz about African countries that no longer exist as national or colonial entities. The last five questions are about countries that exist within their borders but have changed names.
Very Difficult 15Q
1161 plays
Oct 26 03
author
6 trivia quiz  Egypt - Ancient and Modern icon
This quiz primarily covers ancient monuments, but a bit of modern trivia is thrown in as well.
Difficult 10Q
1311 plays
Apr 23 01
Aitrus33
7 trivia quiz  African Colonies icon
Let's see how much you know about Africa during the colonial period. Have fun!
Tough 15Q
1641 plays
Dec 19 01
colombia
8 trivia quiz  Africa during the 20th Century icon
Let's see how much you know about Africa during the 20th century.
Tough 25Q
1317 plays
Oct 01 01
colombia
9 trivia quiz  Idi Amin's Uganda icon
Idi Amin was one of the most notorious dictators of the 20th century. This quiz is about Amin himself and his eight year reign of terror as Uganda's dictator.
Tough 15Q
690 plays
Aug 10 02
hessian499
10 trivia quiz  Former African Kingdoms
I will ask you some questions about former African kingdoms. I give you some information, maybe a year or a capital. You give me the name of the kingdom/empire/sheikhdom/sultanate etc.
Difficult 20Q
810 plays
Jun 10 02
author
11 trivia quiz  A brief history of South Africa icon
The following is a simple quiz with a South African theme. All questions are multiple choice.
Tough 10Q
1476 plays
Nov 19 02
husker7
12 trivia quiz  Disputed Areas in Africa icon
I give you the name of two or more countries and a year. This year the two countries disputed over an area in Africa. But which? Note: In some cases land was peacefully handed over.
Difficult 25Q
621 plays
May 09 02
author
13 trivia quiz  The Mali Empire icon
This is a short quiz about the Mali Empire. Good luck.
Tough 5Q
666 plays
Aug 10 01
TheJay
14 trivia quiz  Rhodesiana icon
Rhodesia is a part of history - and was in many ways fascinating.
Tough 10Q
378 plays
Sep 14 06
faintinggoat

Some sample questions from this category:

* In 1967, the Eastern Region of what African nation declared its independence?
* The new nation -- Biafra -- was led by what man, its former military governor?
* The year before the Biafran Declaration of Independence, 1966, the government as a whole changed hands. As a result of the July 1966 military coup, what man was declared head of the new Federal Military Government?
* What ethnic group, comprising most of Biafra's population, suffered escalating violence after the coup mentioned in Q3?
* What country, by recognizing Biafra as an independent nation, undermined Biafra's status among other African nations and states?
* Biafran resistance collapsed on January 6, 1970, when what city fell to federal forces?
* The Federal Government, attempting to avert civil war, had met many of Biafra's demands. Which of the following WASN'T a measure they took to appease Biafra?
* During the 30 months of the Civil War, Biafrans had increasingly limited access to food and medicine. By the end of the war, how many Biafrans had died, from hostilities, disease, and starvation?
* From AD 1235-1240, Sundiata, the King of Kangaba, conquered the lands of the Sosso, creating the Empire of Mali. What city did he create as his capital?
* Who was the most powerful king of the Mali Empire?
* What business below was not present in the Mali Empire?
* What empire conquered the Mali Empire in 1500?
* What religion did many of the governing class of the Mali Empire belong to?
* Which of the following countries was NOT a French colony?
* Louren?o Marques was the former name of this African capital city.
* Which one of the following leaders was not a South African President?
* Which one of the following countries has English and French as the official languages?
* Kinshasa is the capital city of the Democratic Republic of Congo. What capital city is located on the other side of the Congo River?
* Which city was formerly known as Salisbury?
* Daniel Toroitich Arap Moi was the President of this African Country for decades. Which?

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