Basic Facts About Tanzania
Where is Tanzania located?
Africa
Name three things you can find in a classroom.
Name one type of traditional clothing from Tanzania.
Kanga
Kitenge
Maasai shuka
Name two wild animals that tourists can see on safari in Tanzania.
Model answers (any two):
Lion
Elephant
Giraffe
Zebra
(also acceptable: buffalo, leopard, etc.)
What is the Capital City of Uganda?
Kampala
What is the capital city of Tanzania?
Dodoma
Name three things that use electricity.
A fan
A refrigerator
A computer
Name some type of traditional clothing from Uganda.
gomesi, omushanana, kikoyi, kanzu, ekitengi
What is the highest mountain in Africa called?
Mount Kilimanjaro
Mention 3 colors of Ugandan Flag
Name one big city in Tanzania besides the capital.
Dar es Salaam, Arusha, Mwanza
Name 3 countries started with the letter B.
Burma. Brunai. Bolivia, Bhutan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belgium, Belarus, Bahamas
Name one traditional food from Tanzania.
Ugali
Pilau
Nyama choma
Chapati
Why do many tourists visit Serengeti National Park?
To see wild animals and nature
What is Father, Mother, Boy, and Girl in Luganda (Ugandan languages)?
Tata, Mama, Omulenzi, Omuwala
What are the two main languages spoken in Tanzania?
Swahili and English
Name three things that are usually loud.
A motorcycle
A thunderstorm
A concert
What is ugali made from?
Maize (corn)
What is the national bird of Uganda?
The Crested crane
how to greet elders in Buganda?
They have to kneel
How do people in Tanzania say “How are you?” in Swahili?
Habari?”
Name three things that are usually quiet.
A library
A sleeping baby
A classroom during a test
Name 2 Ugandan food.
Matooke, chapati/rolex
Name two wild animals that tourists can see on safari in Uganda.
lione, leopard, elephant, rhinoceros, gorilla, buffalo
What are Uganda official languages?
Luganda, English, Swahili