June 9, 2025

Famous landmarks in Africa: Test your knowledge of the continent’

Questions

  1. Which ancient city, famous for its rock-hewn churches and monasteries, is located in Ethiopia?
  2. The Great Pyramid of Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, is situated in which African country?
  3. What is the name of the massive stone monument in Senegal that is a UNESCO World Heritage site and symbolizes African independence?
  4. Which iconic mountain massif, known for its rich biodiversity, is located in Tanzania and Uganda?
  5. The ancient city of Carthage, a major center of the ancient Carthaginian civilization, is near which modern-day country?
  6. Which famous waterfall, located on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe, is considered one of the largest in the world?
  7. What is the name of the historic fortress complex in South Africa that played a key role during the colonial era?
  8. The Sahara Desert spans several countries, but which Moroccan city is famous for its historic medina and as a gateway to the desert?
  9. Which ancient Roman city, with well-preserved ruins, is located in modern-day Tunisia?
  10. The iconic rock formation called “The Rock of Gibraltar” is a British Overseas Territory in Africa. True or False?

Answers:

  1. Lalibela
  2. Egypt
  3. The Mound of Independence (or the African Renaissance Monument in Senegal)
  4. Mount Kilimanjaro
  5. Tunisia
  6. Victoria Falls
  7. Cape Town Fortress (Castle of Good Hope)
  8. Marrakech
  9. Dougga
  10. False (Gibraltar is in Europe, though it is located on the Iberian Peninsula near Africa)