Africa | MCQs

Explanation

Swaziland is now known as Eswatini.

It is located in Southern Africa.

It is a landlocked country bordered by South Africa and Mozambique.

Explanation

The outflow of the Nile River is into the Mediterranean Sea.

The Nile River flows through Northeast Africa

The Nile River flows from south to north through eastern Africa.

It begins in the rivers that flow into Lake Victoria (located in modern-day Uganda, Tanzania, and Kenya)

The Nile is the longest river in Africa and the world.

The Nile River is the primary source of water for Egypt

Egypt is known as the "Gift of Nile"

The Nile has two major tributaries:

• The White Nile
• The Blue Nile (begins at Lake Tana in Ethiopia)

Explanation

Republic of the Congo Capital is Brazzaville.

Republic of the Congo Currency is Central African CFA Franc.

Republic of the Congo official language is French.

Republic of the Congo located is in Continent Africa.

Republic of the Congo Primary Religion is N/A.

Republic of the Congo Head of Govt. is Prime Minister – Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdul Aziz Al Thani.

Republic of the Congo Parliament called .

Tricks for Remember

Explanation

Algeria got independence in 1962 from France. 

Dinar is the currency.

Algiers is capital of Algeria. 

Explanation

Uganda Capital is Kampala.

Uganda Currency is Ugandan Shilling.

Uganda official language is Swahili; English.

Uganda located is in Continent Africa.

Uganda Primary Religion is Christianity.

Uganda Head of Govt. is Prime Minister – Robinah Nabbanja.

Uganda Parliament called .

Tricks for Remember

SHILLING

MindTrick : Shilling sounds like U

Both KEN and SOM like Shillong

1)Kenya

2)Somalia

3) Uganda

Explanation

The African Union demands permanent representation on the UN Security Council to reflect Africa's global importance.

It also seeks fair and equitable representation in key UN decision-making bodies.

Explanation

In 2017, Gambia, an African member of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), formally removed the word "Islamic" from its official name.

The country changed from "The Islamic Republic of The Gambia" to "The Republic of The Gambia."

Explanation

Janjaweed is a militia group in Sudan.

Active region

• Sudan
• Chad
• Yemen
• Libya

Known for its involvement in the Darfur conflict.

Explanation

The Great Rift Valley runs north to south for around 6,400 kilometers

From northern Syria to central Mozambique in East Africa

The Dead Sea is part of the Great Rift Valley

Explanation

The elephant is the largest living terrestrial mammal

Size: The elephant is the largest animal on land. 

Other mammals: The blue whale is the largest mammal overall, weighing up to 400,000 pounds and reaching up to 98 feet in length