The 20 quiz questions
Question 1 : What is the capital of Algeria?
Possible answers:
- Constantine
- Oran
- Algiers
- Annaba
Explanation: Algiers is the capital and largest city of Algeria, nicknamed 'Algiers the White' for its white buildings.
Question 2 : What is the capital of Tunisia?
Possible answers:
- Sousse
- Bizerte
- Sfax
- Tunis
Explanation: Tunis is the capital of Tunisia, located near the ruins of ancient Carthage.
Question 3 : What is the capital of Kenya?
Possible answers:
- Nairobi
- Kisumu
- Mombasa
- Nakuru
Explanation: Nairobi is the capital of Kenya and a major economic hub in East Africa.
Question 4 : What is the capital of Egypt?
Possible answers:
- Cairo
- Alexandria
- Luxor
- Aswan
Explanation: Cairo is the capital of Egypt and the largest city in Africa and the Arab world. Located on the banks of the Nile, it is close to the famous Giza pyramids.
Question 5 : What is the capital of Ghana?
Possible answers:
- Kumasi
- Sekondi-Takoradi
- Accra
- Tamale
Explanation: Accra is the capital of Ghana, a West African country known as the 'Gold Coast' during colonial times.
Question 6 : What is the capital of Senegal?
Possible answers:
- Dakar
- Saint-Louis
- Ziguinchor
- Thiès
Explanation: Dakar is the capital of Senegal, located on the Cape Verde Peninsula, the westernmost point of Africa.
Question 7 : What is the capital of Ethiopia?
Possible answers:
- Gondar
- Harar
- Addis Ababa
- Dire Dawa
Explanation: Addis Ababa is the capital of Ethiopia and the headquarters of the African Union.
Question 8 : What is the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
Possible answers:
- Kisangani
- Kinshasa
- Lubumbashi
- Brazzaville
Explanation: Kinshasa is the capital of the DRC and the largest French-speaking city in the world by population.
Question 9 : What is the capital of Angola?
Possible answers:
- Benguela
- Huambo
- Luanda
- Lobito
Explanation: Luanda is the capital of Angola, a Portuguese-speaking country in Southern Africa rich in oil.
Question 10 : What is the capital of Mozambique?
Possible answers:
- Beira
- Nampula
- Maputo
- Quelimane
Explanation: Maputo is the capital of Mozambique, formerly known as Lourenço Marques during Portuguese colonial rule.
Question 11 : What is the capital of Madagascar?
Possible answers:
- Antsirabe
- Mahajanga
- Toamasina
- Antananarivo
Explanation: Antananarivo is the capital of Madagascar, the large Indian Ocean island known for its unique biodiversity.
Question 12 : What is the capital of Libya?
Possible answers:
- Tobruk
- Misrata
- Benghazi
- Tripoli
Explanation: Tripoli is the capital of Libya, located on the Mediterranean coast in the northwest of the country.
Question 13 : What is the capital of Sudan?
Possible answers:
- Khartoum
- Omdurman
- Kassala
- Port Sudan
Explanation: Khartoum is the capital of Sudan, located at the confluence of the White Nile and the Blue Nile.
Question 14 : What is the capital of Namibia?
Possible answers:
- Rundu
- Walvis Bay
- Windhoek
- Swakopmund
Explanation: Windhoek is the capital of Namibia, a Southern African country known for the Namib Desert.
Question 15 : What is the capital of Gabon?
Possible answers:
- Franceville
- Lambaréné
- Port-Gentil
- Libreville
Explanation: Libreville is the capital of Gabon, founded in 1849 by freed slaves, hence its name meaning 'Free Town'.
Question 16 : What is the capital of Togo?
Possible answers:
- Atakpamé
- Lomé
- Kara
- Sokodé
Explanation: Lomé is the capital of Togo, located on the Gulf of Guinea in West Africa.
Question 17 : What is the capital of Niger?
Possible answers:
- Niamey
- Agadez
- Zinder
- Maradi
Explanation: Niamey is the capital of Niger, located on the banks of the Niger River in West Africa.
Question 18 : What is the capital of Burkina Faso?
Possible answers:
- Koudougou
- Ouagadougou
- Banfora
- Bobo-Dioulasso
Explanation: Ouagadougou is the capital of Burkina Faso, known for FESPACO, the largest African film festival.
Question 19 : What is the capital of Guinea?
Possible answers:
- Conakry
- Kindia
- Kankan
- Nzérékoré
Explanation: Conakry is the capital of Guinea, located on the Kaloum Peninsula and the Loos Islands.
Question 20 : What is the capital of Cameroon?
Possible answers:
- Garoua
- Douala
- Bamenda
- Yaoundé
Explanation: Yaoundé is the political capital of Cameroon, while Douala is the economic capital.
