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100

On which continent is South Africa?

What is... Africa

100

How many official languages does South Africa have?

12

100

Which animal is part of the 'Big Five'?

Giraffe 

Elephant

Hyena

What is... the Elephant

100

What is the South African word for barbecue?

Braai

Yah-ki

BBQ

What is... Braai

100

How many capitals does South Africa have?


What is... 3

200

What is the famous flat mountain in Cape Town?

Lion’s Peak

Table Mountain

Rainbow Hill

What is... Table Mountain

200

Why is South Africa called the “Rainbow Nation”?

It rains almost everyday

The flag has rainbow colors

The many different cultures

What is... The many different cultures

200

What is the most famous national park in South Africa?

Kruger National Park

Serengeti

Sahara Park

What is... Kruger National Park

200

Which South African drink is made from fermented milk and is popular in many rural communities?

Uyu

Amasi

Lait

What is... Amasi

200

Cape Town is the ______ capital.

Legislative (legal/laws)

Judicial (courts)

Administrative (President)

What is... the Legislative (legal/laws)

300

South Africa touches two oceans. Which is one?

Pacific Ocean

Atlantic Ocean

Arctic Ocean


What is... the Atlantic Ocean

300

What is a “braai” in South Africa?

A traditional dance

A barbecue

A national holiday

What is... A barbecue

300

Which large sea animal can be seen in South African waters?

Whale

Sea snake 

Shark

What is... the Whale

300

What is biltong?

A fruit dessert

Dried meat snack

Bread

What is... a Dried meat snack

300

Which national park is inside a major city?

Lion Park

Table Mountain National Park

Rainbow Park

What is... the Table Mountain National Park

400

What is the largest province (similar to prefecture) in South Africa by area?

Gauteng

Western Cape

Northern Cape

What is... the Northern Cape

400

Which South African group is known for beautiful beadwork and colorful clothing?

Zulu

Aztecs

Maori

Who is... the Zulu

400

Which of these animals is NOT native to South Africa?

Penguin

Tiger

Rhino

What is... the Tiger

400

Which South African dish has spiced meat with an egg topping?

Bobotie

Poke

Stew

What is... Bobotie

400

Where does South Africa rank in world size (land)?

5th

25th

50th

What is... the 25th

500

What is the biggest city in South Africa (by population)?

Pretoria

Johannesburg

Cape Town

What is... Johannesburg

500

Which South African celebration focuses on sharing cultural clothes, food, and traditions from many different groups?

Freedom Day

Heritage Day

Youth Day

What is... Heritage Day

500

Which desert stretches across Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa?

Sahara

Gobi

Kalahari

What is... the Kalahari

500

Who brought curry-style dishes to South Africa?

Italians

Indians

Greek

Who is... the Indians

500

Which South African city has a table-shaped mountain that is one of the country’s most famous landmarks?

Johannesburg

Pretoria

Cape Town

What is... Cape Town

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