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Quiz about Facts on Africa
Quiz about Facts on Africa

Facts on Africa Trivia Quiz


These are few questions on Africa - Good Luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by des_fun. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
des_fun
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
20,259
Updated
Oct 12 22
# Qns
5
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
4 / 5
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6890
Last 3 plays: Guest 148 (4/5), Wiseman773 (5/5), Guest 41 (5/5).
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Question 1 of 5
1. What African country was previously known as Upper Volta? Hint


Question 2 of 5
2. What is the traditional mode of transportation in the Sahara Desert? Hint


Question 3 of 5
3. Before South Sudan declared independence in 2011, what was Africa's newest country? Hint


Question 4 of 5
4. In what country would you find Africa's northernmost point? Hint


Question 5 of 5
5. What African country was founded in 1847 by freed American slaves? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What African country was previously known as Upper Volta?

Answer: Burkina Faso

The Volta River's three upper branches - The Volta Blanche (White Volta), Volta Rouge (Red Volta), and Volta Noire (Black Volta) - all originated within the country, hence the earlier name.
2. What is the traditional mode of transportation in the Sahara Desert?

Answer: camel

3. Before South Sudan declared independence in 2011, what was Africa's newest country?

Answer: Eritrea

It officially became independent in 1993. An Italian colony from 1890-1941, it was captured by the British during WWII. In 1952, the UN awarded Eritrea to Ethiopia under the condition that it be ruled as a self-governing territory. Ethiopia violated this agreement and Eritrea declared independence in May 1993.
4. In what country would you find Africa's northernmost point?

Answer: Tunisia

The northernmost point is cape Ben Sekka, which lies just off the continent's northernmost town, Bechater.
5. What African country was founded in 1847 by freed American slaves?

Answer: Liberia

Liberia - 'liber' meaning free. It is the only sub-Saharan Africa that has never been ruled by a colonial power. Liberia's capital city, Monrovia, was named for James Monroe, the fifth US president.
Source: Author des_fun

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