Southern Africa
Which Southern African nation is famous for its diamond mines and the city of Kimberley?
South Africa
This North African country has the largest proven oil reserves on the African continent.
Libya
The Ashanti people, known for their rich culture and gold trade, are primarily from which West African country?
Ghana
What is the most populous country in Africa?
Nigeria
This Egyptian queen, known for her political alliances with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony, is one of the most famous female rulers of ancient history.
Cleopatra
The Drakensberg Mountains are a prominent feature of the landscape in which Southern African country?
Lesotho
The famous ancient city of Carthage, known for its conflicts with Rome, was located in modern-day:
Tunisia
This country in West Africa is the leading producer of cocoa in the world.
Côte d'Ivoire
The Rastafarian claims _________ as its spiritual homeland.
a) Jamaica
b) Ethiopia
c) Chad
d) Nigeria
b) Ethiopia
This West African leader was instrumental in achieving independence for Ghana in 1957, becoming the first Prime Minister and later President.
Kwame Nkrumah
This Southern African leader and anti-apartheid activist won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1984.
Desmond Tutu
Which North African country is known for its unique blue city, Chefchaouen, and its indigenous Berber culture?
Morocco
Which ancient empire was known for its wealth in gold and famous ruler Mansa Musa?
Mali Empire
Who is the Vice President of Kenya?
Kithure Kindiki
Which Ethiopian emperor fought against Italian invasion and is regarded as a symbol of resistance in Africa?
Haile Selassie
This country is home to the Okavango Delta, one of the world’s largest inland deltas and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Botswana
This vast North African desert makes up a large portion of the continent's landmass.
Sahara
Which West African city was an important center of learning and trade during the Mali Empire?
Timbuktu
Who was the first African UN general secretary?
Boutros Boutros-Ghali
Trick question: What's ASU's current follower count?
220
Known for its natural beauty and wildlife, this Southern African country’s name means “House of Stone.”
Zimbabwe
Known as the "Pearl of the Mediterranean," this North African city is known for its blend of Egyptian, Greek, Roman, and Ottoman influences.
Alexandria
Which sole French West African colony to opted for complete independence?
The Guinea
The longest African river which empties into the Indian Ocean is:
Zambezi River
What reminded enslaved people of their homeland?
music