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Quiz about Exploring Chad
Quiz about Exploring Chad

Exploring Chad Trivia Quiz


Let's explore Chad, an often overlooked but interesting African country.

A multiple-choice quiz by malik24. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
malik24
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
337,000
Updated
Jul 23 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
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Question 1 of 10
1. Chad is sometimes referred to as 'The Dead Heart of Africa'. That given, what type of climate dominates most of Chad? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. If I wanted to explore Chad myself, which of these currencies would I need? This currency is also used by several other African regions, such as Gabon and Equatorial Guinea. Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Chad is culturally diverse and although many languages are used, only two are official languages. What are the official languages of Chad? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which of these colours do not feature on the flag of Chad? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Whilst exploring Chad, it would be a fine opportunity to sample some of the local cuisine. Which of these is a staple food of Chad? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Chad has been known for its political instability. Who became president after the military overthrow of Hissene Habre in 1990? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. The capital of Chad is N'Djamena. President Francois Tombalbaye named it after the Arab name for a nearby town named Nigamina in 1973. Roughly, what does 'Nigamina' mean? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which religion is followed by the majority of people living in Chad? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. The people of Chad enjoy music and therefore the country sports a variety of different instruments. Which of these is a traditional instrument played in Chad? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Which of these national parks, home to the largest concentration of elephants in the world, is a popular tourist attraction in Chad? Hint



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1. Chad is sometimes referred to as 'The Dead Heart of Africa'. That given, what type of climate dominates most of Chad?

Answer: Desert climate

Chad endures a mostly desert climate. The annual rainfall (yearly) is 50mm in the Saharan north, 300-600mm in the Sahelian Belt, and over 900mm in the southern Sahel region, a more fertile savannah zone. Chad is landlocked and bordered by six countries, which are: Libya, Sudan, Central African Republic, Cameroon, Nigeria, and Niger, going clockwise from north.
2. If I wanted to explore Chad myself, which of these currencies would I need? This currency is also used by several other African regions, such as Gabon and Equatorial Guinea.

Answer: CFA Franc

The CFA Central African Franc was introduced to Chad in 1945, replacing the French Equatorial African Franc. CFA, translated from French, stands for 'Financial Cooperation in Central Africa'. The Euro is also an accepted currency in Chad, owing to its connection with France.
3. Chad is culturally diverse and although many languages are used, only two are official languages. What are the official languages of Chad?

Answer: French and Arabic

Chadian Arabic is a version of Arabic used for every-day speech. Over 120 indigenous languages are spoken in addition to the official languages, and examples include Sara, Sango and Tama.
4. Which of these colours do not feature on the flag of Chad?

Answer: Black

The flag of Chad is best described as a vertical tricolor with a blue, yellow and red stripe. Blue symbolises the sky, hope and water. Yellow, the sun and desert. Red symbolises progress, unity and sacrifice. The flag was adopted on 1959, and has remained since achieving independence from France.
5. Whilst exploring Chad, it would be a fine opportunity to sample some of the local cuisine. Which of these is a staple food of Chad?

Answer: Millet

Millet is a whole grain. It is often consumed as a paste, or as balls dipped in Chadian sauces, often comprised of fish, tomatoes, onions and/or spices. In the south, this dish is called biya, yet in the north it is called aiysh. Chadians also cook with rice and fish, and love a variety of meats such as mutton, beef and chicken. Wheat is not readily available in Chad, therefore it is not a staple food.
6. Chad has been known for its political instability. Who became president after the military overthrow of Hissene Habre in 1990?

Answer: Idriss Deby

The ruling political party has been the Patriotic Salvation Movement for some decades, however, there are many minority parties as well. Despite dissent, Deby has won several elections since 1990. There has been suspicion about the legitimacy of the elections and the use of oil profits for personal gain. Because of these reasons, and others, there have been rebellions against Deby, which have resulted in many casualties.
7. The capital of Chad is N'Djamena. President Francois Tombalbaye named it after the Arab name for a nearby town named Nigamina in 1973. Roughly, what does 'Nigamina' mean?

Answer: Place of rest

N'Djamena was founded in 1900 as Fort Lamy, named after an army officer killed in the Battle of Kousseri a few days earlier. It was a major trading city, and has remained so in the modern day. The change of name was to remove foreign influences and allow Chad to fully state its independence.
8. Which religion is followed by the majority of people living in Chad?

Answer: Islam

According to the 1993 census, 54% of Chadians were Muslim, 34% Christian, 10% animist and 3% atheist. In general, Muslims are mostly found in the northern and eastern areas of Chad, whilst Christians, animists and less well-known religions are focused in southern Chad. Despite numerous civil conflicts in Chad, these people tend to co-exist in peace.
9. The people of Chad enjoy music and therefore the country sports a variety of different instruments. Which of these is a traditional instrument played in Chad?

Answer: Kakaki

The kakaki is a long metal trumpet used in traditional ceremonial music. It is always played by men, and is played only during big events, often as a signal. The instrument is said to signify power, and it is also known as waza, or malakat.
10. Which of these national parks, home to the largest concentration of elephants in the world, is a popular tourist attraction in Chad?

Answer: Zakouma National Park

Zakouma National Park is situated in the south of Chad, between Sahr and Am Timan. In the rainy season, herds of up to 1000 elephants can be seen leaving the park to avoid the muddy terrain. Rare African birds are also housed there, in addition to a variety of mammals.

It was created in 1963 and, whilst poachers and civil conflicts have affected life in the park, a restoration program in 1989 supported by the EU has helped to protect it.
Source: Author malik24

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