Geography
What is the largest desert in North Africa?
Sahara Desert
Which ancient civilization established the city of Carthage in present-day Tunisia?
Phoenicians
Which European power colonized Algeria in the 19th century?
France
Which North African country is the most populous?
Egypt
What is the name of the valley known for its ancient rock art in Libya?
Tadrart Acacus
Which two countries are separated by the Strait of Gibraltar in North Africa?
Morocco and Spain
Name the famous ancient Egyptian queen who was of Macedonian Greek descent.
Cleopatra
What event/year marked the end of French colonial rule in Tunisia?
1956
Name the capital city of Algeria.
Algiers
Which salt lake is located in Tunisia and is known for its high salinity?
Chott el Djerid
Name the major river that flows through Sudan and Egypt in North Africa.
Nile River
Which North African city was once a center of learning and knowledge in the Islamic Golden Age?
Timbuktu
Which North African country gained independence from Italy in 1951?
Libya
In which year did Sudan split into two separate nations?
2011
Name the mountain range that runs through the eastern part of Morocco.
Atlas Mountains
What is the highest peak in North Africa, located in Morocco?
Jebel Toubkal
What ancient trade route connected North Africa to the Middle East and Asia?
Trans-Saharan Trade Route
Name the conflict that resulted in the independence of Libya from colonial rule.
Italo-Turkish War
Which North African country is known for the ancient city of Fez?
Morocco
Which famous canyon is found in Algeria and is known for its dramatic red color?
Tassili n'Ajjer
Which North African country is known for its ancient city of Carthage?
Tunisia
Which ancient civilization built the pyramids of Giza in Egypt?
Ancient Egyptians
When did Morocco gain independence from French and Spanish colonial rule?
1956
What is the official language of Libya?
Arabic
What is the significance of the Siwa Oasis in Egypt?
Ancient Oracle site