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Amazing Nigeria Trivia Quiz

This is a brief quiz for anyone who doesn't know too much about Nigeria. Have fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by Champer786. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Champer786

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
399,824

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
322

Last 3 plays: Guest 105 (10/10), Guest 102 (9/10), Amaka10 (8/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the capital of Nigeria? Hint

Abuja

Lagos

Port Harcourt

Ibadan

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Question 2 of 10

2. Most people in Nigeria are from what religion? Hint

Roman Catholic

Hinduism

Shia Islam

Sunni Islam

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Question 3 of 10

3. Nigeria adopted what currency in 1973? Nigeria still uses this currency. Hint

Naira

Kwanza

Rand

Pula

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Question 4 of 10

4. Nigeria's national sport is one of the most watched in the world. What is it? Hint

Basketball

Rugby

Soccer

Hockey

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Question 5 of 10

5. Nigeria's flag consists of two colors. What are they? Hint

Red and white

White and orange

Green and yellow

White and green

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Question 6 of 10

6. What's the highest point in Nigeria? Hint

Emi Koussi

Chappal Waddi

Bikku Bitti

Enlembe

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Question 7 of 10

7. What natural physical feature was Nigeria named after? Hint

Niger Plateau

Niger Gulf

Nigeria Basin

Niger River

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Question 8 of 10

8. Nigeria is a little over twice the size of what US state? Hint

Florida

Texas

Alaska

California

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Question 9 of 10

9. Nigeria borders which of the following countries? Hint

Sudan, South Sudan, Chad, and Togo

Niger, Benin, and Mali

Cameroon, Chad, Niger, and Benin

Mali, Cameroon, and Sudan

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Question 10 of 10

10. Nigeria is located in what region of Africa? Hint

West Africa

South Africa

East Africa

Central Africa

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the capital of Nigeria?

Answer: Abuja

Abuja is the capital of Nigeria. It is dominated by Aso Rock. It's home to the world's best roads. Abuja is located in a tropical zone. Some tourist spots in the city include the Zuma Rock, Abuja National Mosque, Aso Rock, and Millennium Park.

2. Most people in Nigeria are from what religion?

Answer: Sunni Islam

Most people in Nigeria are Sunni Islam. Other people are Shia Islam, Protestant, Hindus, indigenous, and more!

3. Nigeria adopted what currency in 1973? Nigeria still uses this currency.

Answer: Naira

The naira is the currency of Nigeria. It uses the symbol ₦.

4. Nigeria's national sport is one of the most watched in the world. What is it?

Answer: Soccer

Nigeria's national sport is soccer. Soccer is a sport played between two teams, each having eleven players. The first time soccer was played was in the mid-19th century in England.

5. Nigeria's flag consists of two colors. What are they?

Answer: White and green

Nigeria's flag is colored white and green. It was designed in 1959 and adopted in 1960. The green stripes represent the country's natural wealth while the white represents peace.

6. What's the highest point in Nigeria?

Answer: Chappal Waddi

Chappal Waddi is the highest point in Nigeria. It's located in the Taraba State, near the border with Cameroon.

7. What natural physical feature was Nigeria named after?

Answer: Niger River

Nigeria was named after the Niger River. The Niger River is one of the longest rivers in Africa. It has its source at Guinea Highlands and its mouth at the Gulf of Guinea. Some major cities on the river include Bamako, Tembakounda, Timbuktu, Niamey, Lokoja, and Onitsha.

8. Nigeria is a little over twice the size of what US state?

Answer: California

Nigeria is a little over twice the size of California. California's area is 163,696 square miles while Nigeria's area is 356,667 square miles.

9. Nigeria borders which of the following countries?

Answer: Cameroon, Chad, Niger, and Benin

Nigeria borders Cameroon, Chad, Niger, and Benin. It also borders the Gulf of Guinea and Lake Chad.

10. Nigeria is located in what region of Africa?

Answer: West Africa

Nigeria is located in West Africa. Nigeria is a country which borders the ocean (In this case, the Atlantic Ocean) like a lot of countries in other continents.

Source: Author Champer786

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