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Africa for Kids Trivia Quiz

How well do you know Africa? Test your knowledge with this quiz!

A multiple-choice quiz by jess1506. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
jess1506

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
384,177

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
544

Last 3 plays: Kat1982 (5/10), Guest 50 (4/10), Guest 41 (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Lagos, the largest city in Africa, is located in which country? Hint

Nigeria

Burundi

South Africa

Egypt

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Question 2 of 10

2. In which country would you find the city of Timbuktu? Hint

Seychelles

Mali

Mauritius

Lesotho

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the largest lake in Africa? It is named after the British queen from 1837-1901. Hint

Lake Victoria

Lake Anne

Lake Elizabeth

Lake Mary

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Question 4 of 10

4. In which country is the northernmost point of the African mainland located? Hint

Tunisia

Botswana

Swaziland

Mozambique

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the second highest mountain in Africa? Hint

Mount Kenya

Kangchenjunga

Lhotse

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which country, the fourth largest island in the world, is part of Africa? Hint

Greenland

Madagascar

Iceland

Dominica

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Question 7 of 10

7. Lake Assal is the lowest point on land in Africa. Which country can you find Lake Assal in? Hint

Niger

Gabon

Djibouti

Chad

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which country is NOT located in Africa? Hint

Guinea

Mauritania

C�te d'Ivoire

Suriname

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Question 9 of 10

9. South Sudan became an independent state in which year? Hint

2000

2011

1985

1960

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Question 10 of 10

10. Africa is the largest continent on Earth in terms of size and population.

True

False

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Feb 27 2024 : pehinhota: 10/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Lagos, the largest city in Africa, is located in which country?

Answer: Nigeria

Whilst Lagos is the largest city in Nigeria, it is not the capital. Abuja became the Nigerian capital in 1991.

2. In which country would you find the city of Timbuktu?

Answer: Mali

Timbuktu is commonly used to describe a faraway and distant place, but the city actually exists in the country of Mali. Timbuktu was declared a World Heritage Site in 1988.

3. What is the largest lake in Africa? It is named after the British queen from 1837-1901.

Answer: Lake Victoria

Lake Victoria is Africa's largest lake, with a surface area of approximately 68800 square kilometres. One of the African Great Lakes, it is the world's second largest freshwater lake.

4. In which country is the northernmost point of the African mainland located?

Answer: Tunisia

Ras ben Sakka in Tunisia is the northernmost point of the African mainland. Swaziland, Botswana and Mozambique are all located in the southern part of the African continent.

5. What is the second highest mountain in Africa?

Answer: Mount Kenya

Mount Kenya is located, unsurprisingly, in the country of Kenya. K2, Kangchenjunga and Lhotse are all located in Asia, not Africa.

6. Which country, the fourth largest island in the world, is part of Africa?

Answer: Madagascar

Madagascar is located off the coast of southeastern Africa, and became independent in 1960.
The 2005 animated comedy film "Madagascar" is also set in the island country.

7. Lake Assal is the lowest point on land in Africa. Which country can you find Lake Assal in?

Answer: Djibouti

Lake Assal is located in Djibouti, which is situated in the region known as the Horn of Africa. Besides from being the lowest point of land in Africa, Lake Assal is the most saline body of water in Africa.

8. Which country is NOT located in Africa?

Answer: Suriname

Suriname is located in northeastern South America, not Africa. Guinea, C�te d'Ivoire and Mauritania are all situated on the west coast of Africa.

9. South Sudan became an independent state in which year?

Answer: 2011

South Sudan gained its independence from Sudan in 2011 as a result of the Second Sudanese Civil War. It is the 42nd largest country in the world in terms of area.

10. Africa is the largest continent on Earth in terms of size and population.

Answer: False

Asia is the world's largest and most populous continent, but Africa is the second-largest in terms of area and population.

Source: Author jess1506

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