Do you know Africa? If you think so, this is the perfect African trivia for you! From geography to history and culture, we have compiled a list of interesting questions about Africa that will test your knowledge. So, let’s test your knowledge about Africa with these fun trivia questions.
African Trivia Delight
Every section has 7 questions, after which we have provided the answers.
Section 1: African Geography
1. Which African country is known as the “Land of a Thousand Hills”?
- Kenya
- Ethiopia
- Rwanda
- Uganda
2. What is the capital city of Namibia?
- Windhoek
- Pretoria
- Luanda
- Accra
3. In which African country would you find the Great Rift Valley?
- South Africa
- Tanzania
- Kenya
- Nigeria
4. Which desert is the largest hot desert in the world and is located in North Africa?
- Kalahari Desert
- Gobi Desert
- Sahara Desert
- Arabian Desert
5. What is the official language of Angola?
- Spanish
- French
- Portuguese
- Dutch
6. Which African country is home to the famous Victoria Falls?
- Zimbabwe
- Zambia
- Mozambique
- Botswana
- What is the highest mountain in Africa?
- Mount Kenya
- Mount Elgon
- Mount Kilimanjaro
- Simien Mountains
Answers
- Rwanda
- Windhoek
- Kenya
- Sahara Desert
- Portuguese
- Zambia
- Mount Kilimanjaro
Section 2: African Independence and Nations
1. In which country is the ancient city of Carthage located?
- Algeria
- Tunisia
- Morocco
- Libya
2. Which African country is the most populous?
- Ethiopia
- Nigeria
- Egypt
- South Africa
3. What is the largest lake in Africa by surface area?
- Lake Malawi
- Lake Tanganyika
- Lake Victoria
- Lake Chad
4. Which African nation was the first to gain independence from colonial rule?
- Ghana
- Nigeria
- Kenya
- South Africa
5. What is the currency of Egypt?
- Egyptian Dinar
- Egyptian Pound
- Egyptian Riyal
- Egyptian Shilling
6. Which African animal is the largest land mammal?
- Giraffe
- African Elephant
- Rhinoceros
- Hippopotamus
7. In which African city would you find the historic Robben Island prison?
- Nairobi
- Johannesburg
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Accra
Answers
- Tunisia
- Nigeria
- Lake Victoria
- Ghana
- Egyptian Pound
- African Elephant
- Cape Town, South Africa
Section 3: African Cultural and Historical Highlights
1. What is the only African country that has never been colonized?
- Ghana
- Ethiopia
- Liberia
- Senegal
2. Which famous river runs through Cairo, the capital of Egypt?
- Niger River
- Nile River
- Congo River
- Zambezi River
3. What is the traditional clothing of the Maasai people in East Africa called?
- Kente
- Dashiki
- Shuka
- Agbada
4. Which African country is known as the “Giant of Africa”?
- South Africa
- Nigeria
- Egypt
- Kenya
5. What is the primary ingredient in the North African dish couscous?
- Rice
- Wheat
- Semolina
- Millet
6. In which African country is Mount Kilimanjaro located?
- Kenya
- Uganda
- Tanzania
- Rwanda
7. Which desert spans across several African countries, including Mali and Niger?
- Namib Desert
- Kalahari Desert
- Sahara Desert
- Arabian Desert
Answers
- Ethiopia
- Nile River
- Shuka
- Nigeria
- Semolina
- Tanzania
- Sahara Desert
Section 4: African Landmarks and Natural Wonders
1. What is the nickname of the national football team of Cameroon?
- Elephants
- Lions of Teranga
- Super Eagles
- Indomitable Lions
2. Which African city is considered the fashion capital of the continent?
- Johannesburg
- Lagos, Nigeria
- Cairo
- Accra
3. In which country would you find the famous Serengeti National Park?
- Kenya
- Tanzania
- South Africa
- Botswana
4. What is the name of the ancient city known for its distinctive mud-brick architecture in Mali?
- Marrakech
- Leptis Magna
- Timbuktu
- Lalibela
5. Which African river is the longest in the world?
- Congo River
- Niger River
- Nile River
- Zambezi River
6. In which African country would you find the historic city of Timbuktu?
- Mali
- Niger
- Chad
- Burkina Faso
7. What is the currency of Nigeria?
- Nigerian Shilling
- Nigerian Naira
- Nigerian Rupee
- Nigerian Dollar
Answers
- Indomitable Lions
- Lagos, Nigeria
- Tanzania
- Timbuktu
- Nile River
- Mali
- Nigerian Naira
Section 5: African Nations and Their Characteristics
1. Which African country is known as the “Pearl of Africa”?
- Kenya
- Uganda
- Tanzania
- Rwanda
2. What is the largest island country in Africa?
- Madagascar
- Seychelles
- Mauritius
- Comoros
3. In which country is the Nubian Desert located?
- Sudan
- Egypt
- Libya
- Chad
4. What is the capital city of Ghana?
- Accra
- Lagos
- Kumasi
- Abuja
5. Which African country is often referred to as the “Rainbow Nation”?
- Nigeria
- Ghana
- South Africa
- Kenya
6. What is the traditional musical instrument associated with the Hausa people of West Africa?
- Kora
- Balafon
- Kontigi
- Djembe
7. In which African country would you find the city of Marrakech?
- Tunisia
- Algeria
- Morocco
- Libya
Answers
- Uganda
- Madagascar
- Sudan
- Accra
- South Africa
- Kontigi
- Morocco
Section 6: African Historical and Cultural Significance
1. What is the official language of Kenya?
- Swahili
- English
- Kikuyu
- Luo
2. Which African country is the leading producer of cocoa beans globally?
- Ghana
- Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast)
- Nigeria
- Cameroon
3. What is the name of the famous prehistoric human ancestor discovered in South Africa?
- Homo habilis
- Homo erectus
- Australopithecus africanus
- Homo naledi
4. Which African country is known for its ancient city of Axum and rock-hewn churches?
- Kenya
- Ethiopia
- Sudan
- Eritrea
5. What is the currency of Ethiopia?
- Ethiopian Shilling
- Ethiopian Dollar
- Ethiopian Birr
- Ethiopian Riyal
6. In which country is the Okavango Delta, one of the world’s largest inland deltas?
- Namibia
- Botswana
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
7. What is the nickname of the national football team of Nigeria?
- Super Lions
- Eagles of the Sahara
- Super Falcons
- Super Eagles
Answers
- English
- Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast)
- Australopithecus africanus
- Ethiopia
- Ethiopian Birr
- Botswana
- Super Eagles
Section 7: African Music and Dance
1. Which African country is famous for its music genre known as Afrobeat?
- Ghana
- Nigeria
- Senegal
- Mali
2. What is the traditional dance of the Zulu people in South Africa called?
- Gumboot Dance
- Rieldans
- Indlamu
- Umteyo
3. In which country would you find the ancient city of Leptis Magna?
- Tunisia
- Algeria
- Libya
- Egypt
4. What is the currency of Algeria?
- Algerian Pound
- Algerian Dinar
- Algerian Riyal
- Algerian Franc
5. Which African country is home to the oldest university in the world, the University of Al Quaraouiyine?
- Morocco
- Tunisia
- Egypt
- Algeria
6. What is the name of the largest hot spring in Africa, located in Egypt?
- Cleopatra’s Spring
- Cleopatra’s Pool
- Pharaoh’s Oasis
- Sphinx’s Bath
Answers
- Nigeria
- Indlamu
- Libya
- Algerian Dinar
- Morocco
- Cleopatra’s Pool
Section 8: African Natural Beauty
1. Which African country is home to the Drakensberg Mountains?
- South Africa
- Lesotho
- Kenya
- Mozambique
2. What is the second-largest river in Africa after the Nile?
- Niger River
- Congo River
- Zambezi River
- Orange River
3. In which African country would you find the Atlas Mountains?
- Morocco
- Algeria
- Tunisia
- All of the above
4. Which lake, shared by Malawi, Mozambique, and Tanzania, is known for its diverse fish species?
- Lake Chad
- Lake Malawi
- Lake Tanganyika
- Lake Victoria
5. What is the name of the volcanic mountain range in East Africa, known for its volcanic activity?
- Rwenzori Mountains
- Virunga Mountains
- Simien Mountains
- Drakensberg Mountains
6. Which African country is famous for the Valley of the Kings, home to numerous ancient tombs?
- Egypt
- Sudan
- Libya
- Algeria
7. What is the capital city of the island nation of Mauritius?
- Port Louis
- Victoria
- Antananarivo
- Saint-Denis
Answers
- South Africa
- Congo River
- All of the above
- Lake Malawi
- Virunga Mountains
- Egypt
- Port Louis
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Section 9: African Historical Figures
1. Who was the first President of independent Ghana?
- Nelson Mandela
- Jomo Kenyatta
- Kwame Nkrumah
- Haile Selassie
2. Which South African anti-apartheid activist and politician became the country’s first black president?
- Desmond Tutu
- Thabo Mbeki
- Nelson Mandela
- Oliver Tambo
3. What Nigerian writer and Nobel laureate is known for his works such as “Things Fall Apart”?
- Wole Soyinka
- Chinua Achebe
- Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
- Buchi Emecheta
4. Who was the ancient Egyptian queen known for her alliance with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony?
- Nefertiti
- Cleopatra
- Hatshepsut
- Ankhesenamun
5. Which Ethiopian emperor ruled for more than four decades and resisted Italian occupation?
- Menelik II
- Haile Selassie
- Tewodros II
- Yohannes IV
6. What Senegalese poet and politician was the first African to win the Nobel Prize in Literature?
- Leopold Sedar Senghor
- Cheikh Anta Diop
- Ousmane Sembene
- Aime Cesaire
7. Which Libyan military officer and politician led the country from 1969 until his downfall in 2011?
- Muammar Gaddafi
- Gamal Abdel Nasser
- Anwar Sadat
- Hosni Mubarak
Answers
- Kwame Nkrumah
- Nelson Mandela
- Wole Soyinka
- Cleopatra
- Menelik II
- Leopold Sedar Senghor
- Muammar Gaddafi