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Quiz about Timeline Express Africa 1
Quiz about Timeline Express Africa 1

Timeline Express Africa 1 Trivia Quiz


Test your knowledge of the African continent. From independence dates to past and present leaders and lots more!

A multiple-choice quiz by Enzer. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
Enzer
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
340,585
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
490
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Question 1 of 10
1. In which year did the African country famous for its pyramids gain its independence from the United Kingdom? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Kwame Nkrumah was the first president of which West African country? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which of the following Southern African Countries was NOT colonized by the British? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. On which day was the Organisation Of African Unity (OAU) Charter signed? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. In which period did the Federation Of Rhodesia and Nyasaland exist? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which one of these famous African heroes married an Englishwoman in 1948? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which West African Country was known as French Guinea from the 1890s to till 1958? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which famous European politician organized the Berlin Conference from 1884 to 1885 which attempted to resolve the European 'Scramble for Africa'? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. In which year did Liberia gain its independence with assistance from the American Colonization Society? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. In which year did Abuja officially become the capital city of Nigeria? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. In which year did the African country famous for its pyramids gain its independence from the United Kingdom?

Answer: 1922

Egypt was one of the first countries to gain independence from the United Kingdom. It is an Arab Country located in North Africa. The Egyptian Pyramids are the most famous pyramids in the world, the most famous being the Great Pyramid of Giza.
2. Kwame Nkrumah was the first president of which West African country?

Answer: Ghana

Kwame Nkrumah was born on 21 September 1909 and died on 27 April 1972. He played a major role in the formation of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU). In Ghana "Kwame" is the name given to children born on a Saturday.
3. Which of the following Southern African Countries was NOT colonized by the British?

Answer: Mozambique

Mozambique was once a Portuguese colony. It gained independence from Portugal in 1975 and its official language is Portuguese.
4. On which day was the Organisation Of African Unity (OAU) Charter signed?

Answer: 25 May 1963

The OAU later changed its name to the African Union (AU) on 9 July 2002. The AU has its headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
5. In which period did the Federation Of Rhodesia and Nyasaland exist?

Answer: 1953 to 1963

The Federation comprised of Nyasaland, Northern and Southern Rhodesia. When the federation ended in 1963, Nyasaland and Northern Rhodesia gained independence and were called Malawi and Zambia respectively. Shortly after Malawi and Zambia became independent, members of the white minority in Southern Rhodesia issued a a Unilateral Declaration of Independence (UDI) and continued white minority rule until 1980 when Britain granted Rhodesia (now known as Zimbabwe) full independence.
6. Which one of these famous African heroes married an Englishwoman in 1948?

Answer: Seretse Khama

Sir Seretse Khama was the first president of an independent Botswana. His wife, Ruth Williams Khama aka Lady Khama, was a very active politician and an influential speaker. They met whilst Seretse was studying law in the UK.
7. Which West African Country was known as French Guinea from the 1890s to till 1958?

Answer: Guinea Conakry

Guinea Conakry (or just Guinea) is sometimes confused with Guinea-Bissau. The capital of Guinea is Conakry and its official language is French. Guinea Bissau was a Portuguese colony and was once called Portuguese Guinea.
8. Which famous European politician organized the Berlin Conference from 1884 to 1885 which attempted to resolve the European 'Scramble for Africa'?

Answer: Otto von Bismarck

Otto von Bismarck, first chancellor of Germany, oversaw the unification of Germany. He worked under 3 German monarchs (King Wilhelm I, King Frederick III and King Wilhelm II) before resigning in 1890.
9. In which year did Liberia gain its independence with assistance from the American Colonization Society?

Answer: 1847

Its capital, Monrovia, was named after the fifth president of the United States, James Monroe.
10. In which year did Abuja officially become the capital city of Nigeria?

Answer: 1991

Though Abuja is the capital of Nigeria, Lagos is the largest city. It is located in central Nigeria.
Source: Author Enzer

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