June 7, 2025

African countries: Test your knowledge of the continent’s nations

Questions
  1. Which African country is known for its pyramid-shaped ancient monuments and was once ruled by Pharaohs?
    a) Nigeria
    b) Egypt
    c) Kenya
    d) South Africa
  2. What is the largest country in Africa by land area?
    a) Nigeria
    b) Algeria
    c) Democratic Republic of the Congo
    d) Sudan
  3. Which country is called the “Rainbow Nation” due to its diverse culture and population?
    a) Ghana
    b) South Africa
    c) Ethiopia
    d) Morocco
  4. The Sahara Desert spans multiple African countries. Which of the following countries does NOT have Sahara Desert territory?
    a) Mali
    b) Libya
    c) Namibia
    d) Tunisia
  5. Which West African country is famous for its historical city of Timbuktu?
    a) Senegal
    b) Mali
    c) Ghana
    d) Ivory Coast
  6. Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa, is located in which country?
    a) Kenya
    b) Tanzania
    c) Uganda
    d) Ethiopia
  7. Which African country is an island nation located off the southeastern coast of the continent?
    a) Madagascar
    b) Seychelles
    c) Mauritius
    d) All of the above
  8. The city of Casablanca, a major economic center, is in which country?
    a) Algeria
    b) Morocco
    c) Tunisia
    d) Egypt
  9. Which country is known for the historic site of Lalibela’s rock-hewn churches?
    a) Ethiopia
    b) Sudan
    c) Eritrea
    d) Djibouti
  10. The Nile River, the longest river in the world, flows through several countries. Which of the following is NOT a country it flows through?
    a) Uganda
    b) Ethiopia
    c) South Africa
    d) Egypt
Answers
  1. b) Egypt
  2. b) Algeria
  3. b) South Africa
  4. c) Namibia
  5. b) Mali
  6. b) Tanzania
  7. d) All of the above
  8. b) Morocco
  9. a) Ethiopia
  10. c) South Africa