African History
Who was South Africa’s first Black president?
Nelson Mandela
What part of Africa is famous for the dance "eskista"?
Ethiopia/Eritrea
What African country is popular artist Sade Adu who sang songs such as Kiss of Life from?
Nigeria
Sudan
This river runs through Egypt and Sudan
Nile river
This female ruler from an ancient African kingdom visited King Solomon in Jerusalem bringing gifts of gold, spices, and jewels
Queen of Sheba
In this Central African country, members of “La SAPE” spend months saving for one luxury outfit, then compete in public style battles called “défilés.” Which country is this?
Congo
Who was the most listened to African artist in 2025?
Burna Boy
What country has the largest population in Africa (over 2 million people!!!)
Nigeria
his is the tallest mountain in Africa, a dormant volcano in Tanzania, and its snow-capped peak has inspired explorers, filmmakers, and even Disney landscapes.
Mount Kilimanjaro
Name the only TWO African countries that were never formally colonized
Ethiopia, Liberia
This country often names children based on the day of the week they were born
Ghana
Who won the Grammy for Best African Music Performance in 2026?
Tyla (South African)
What is Africa's largest country in size?
Algeria
What is the meaning of the colors in Ethiopia's flag?
Green - land, fertility, hope
Red - strength, sacrifice
Yellow - peace, unity
What country faced apartheid (racial segregation) from 1948 to 1994 enforced by white Afrikaners/Dutch settlers?
South Africa
This East African culture uses scarification, bead color symbolism, and cattle ownership to mark social status and life stages
Massai (Kenya and Tanzania)
In the Disney movie The Lion King, the Pride Lands are fictional, but the filmmakers drew inspiration from this African country’s landscapes for the savannah scenes.
Kenya
Which African country became famous during the 2022 FIFA World Cup for being the first African team to reach the semifinals?
Morocco
This country’s flag is a vertical tricolor of green, yellow, and red with a centered star and was formerly part of French West Africa.
Senegal
What was the West African empire famous for its wealth in gold and the pilgrimage of its ruler Mansa Musa to Mecca?
Mali Empire
What tribe(s) are trending on social media for the wedding tradition where the bride receives money from the groom and does not smile until she is satisfied with the amount
Igbo, Ijaw (Nigeria)
In the real-life story movie/book The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, the story is set in a real African country. Which country is it?
Malawi
In this West African country, millions of birds stop at one national park every year during migration, turning it into one of the busiest “bird airports” on Earth. Where is this?
Senegal
What country does Nigeria share its western border with
Benin