General Knowledge
What is the capital city of Rwanda?
Kigali
What are the famous endangered animals found in Volcanoes National Park?
Mountain gorillas
Which major English football club features the “Visit Rwanda” logo on its sleeve?
Arsenal FC
How many provinces does Rwanda have today?
Five — Northern, Southern, Eastern, Western, and Kigali City
What is Africa’s highest mountain?
Mount Kilimanjaro (Tanzania)
What side of the road do Rwandans drive on?
Right-hand side
What is the Kinyarwanda word for “thank you”?
Murakoze
Which Rwandan artist wrote the song "Hari Ukuntu"?
King James
Who became President of Rwanda in 2000 and has been the central figure in its recent politics?
Paul Kagame
What is the largest desert in the world, located in Africa?
The Sahara Desert
What are the official languages of Rwanda? (4)
Kinyarwanda, English, French, and Swahili
What is the name of Rwanda’s national airline?
RwandAir
Who is the Franco-Rwandan actress and model who won Miss France in 2000?
Sonia Rolland
What annual event celebrates unity and progress on July 4th?
Liberation Day (Kwibohora)
Which continent has the most countries?
Africa (54 recognized states)
What is the meaning behind the sun on the Rwandan flag?
Unity, enlightenment, and hope for prosperity
What percentage of seats in Rwanda’s parliament are held by women (approx.)?
Around 61%
Which Rwandan singer is known as the “Queen of Traditional Music” for preserving Rwandan cultural songs?
Cécile Kayirebwa
Who was the last king (Umwami) of Rwanda before the monarchy was abolished in 1961?
King Kigeli V Ndahindurwa
Who was the first woman elected president in Africa?
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf (Liberia)
When did Rwanda gain independence, and from which country?
July 1, 1962 — from Belgium
What is the name of the Rwandan-made smartphone brand launched in 2019?
Mara Phone
Who is the Belgian-Rwandan artist known worldwide for his music blending rap, pop, and storytelling?
Stromae
Which Rwandan president was overthrown in 1973?
Grégoire Kayibanda
Which global organization replaced the League of Nations?
The United Nations (UN)