Countries of Africa
Deserts and Jungles
African Facts
Rivers and Lakes
African Landmarks
100
Which country is known for Mt. Kilimanjaro?
- Ethiopia
- Tanzania
- Nigeria
- Tanzania
100
The Sahara Desert is mostly made up of what?
- sand and rock
- forest
- rock and plains
- rock and plains
The Sahara Desert is mostly made up of bare rock, gravel plains, and stone plateaus rather than sand. In fact, only about 20% to 30% of the entire desert is covered by sand dunes and sand seas.
100
Which African animal has the strongest bite force?
- Hippo
- Lion
- Crocodile
- Crocodile
100
The Nile River flows into which sea?
- Red Sea
- Black Sea
- Mediterranean Sea
- Mediterranean Sea
100
What is the capital city of Egypt?
- Cairo
- Giza
- Luxor
- Cairo
200
What is the largest country in Africa by land area?
- Libya
- Algeria
- Egypt
- Algeria
It accounts for roughly 7.9% of the continent's entire landmass. Because of its massive size, it is also the 10th largest country in the world.
200
What is an oasis?
- a type of mountain
- a place with water in the desert
- a type of waterfall
- a place with water in the desert
200
Which ocean borders Africa on the east?
- Indian
- Pacific
- Atlantic
- Indian
200
What is the largest lake in Africa?
- Lake Superior
- Lake Victoria
- Lake Tahoe
- Lake Victoria
Lake Victoria is the largest lake in Africa, covering approximately 68,800 sq km. It is shared by Tanzania, Uganda, and Kenya, and holds the title of the world's largest tropical lake and the second-largest freshwater lake by surface area globally.
200
In which country would you find the ancient city of Timbuktu?
- Kenya
- Egypt
- Mali
- Mali
300
Which country has Casablanca as a major city?
- Libya
- Chad
- Morocco
- Morocco
300
Approximately how large is the Sahara Desert?
- about the size of Texas
- about the size of the entire United States
- about the size of Asia
- about the size of the entire United States
It makes up roughly 8% of Earth's total land area and is roughly the same size as the entire United States or China.
300
Which African island is famous for unique wildlife like lemurs?
- Madagascar
- Morocco
- Chad
- Madagascar
300
Lake Tanganyika is famous for being a:
- volcano
- deep lake
- desert
- deep lake
Lake Tanganyika has a maximum depth of 1,470 meters (about 4,820 feet). This makes it the deepest lake in Africa.
300
Table Mountain is located in which African city?
- Cape Town
- Lagos
- Cairo
- Cape Town
400
Which country is directly south of Egypt?
- Kenya
- Chad
- Sudan
- Sudan
400
Which rainforest is found in Central Africa?
- Congo Rainforest
- Amazon Rainforest
- Atlantic Rainforest
- Congo Rainforest
400
What fruit originated in Africa?
- Bananas
- Watermelons
- Cherries
- Watermelons
400
The Blue Nile begins in which country?
- Kenya
- Ethiopia
- Botswana
- Ethiopia
400
What is the nickname for Victoria Falls?
- The Great Cascade
- Thunder Mountain
- Smoke that Thunders
- Smoke that Thunders
Victoria Falls is called "The Smoke That Thunders" because of the immense, billowing plumes of mist that rise high into the air and the deafening roar created by the millions of gallons of water crashing over the falls.
500
How many countries are there in Africa?
- 45
- 54
- 60
- 54
500
What is the second largest desert in Africa?
- Gobi Desert
- Mojave Desert
- Kalahari Desert
- Kalahari Desert
500
Which African country has the most pyramids in the world?
- Morocco
- Egypt
- Sudan
- Sudan
Sudan has the most pyramids of any country in the world. With between 200 and 255 ancient pyramids scattered across its territory, it has nearly double the number found in its northern neighbor, Egypt.
500
Which river is associated with the ancient kingdoms of Mali and Songhai?
- Orange River
- Congo River
- Niger River
- Niger River
The river served as the vital lifeline for both civilizations, powering their agriculture, regional commerce, and expansive trade networks.
500
Which African landmark is famous for ancient cave paintings in South Africa?
- Atlas Mountains
- Drakensberg Mountains
- Simien Mountains
- Drakensberg Mountains
