African Geography
Name a country in the western region of Africa.
(Not Ghana or Nigeria)
Benin
Burkina Faso
Cape Verde (also known as Cabo Verde)
Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast)
Gambia
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Liberia
Mali
Mauritania
Niger
Senegal
Sierra Leone
Togo
What country's flag is green, white, and green?
Nigeria
This spicy rice dish is a staple in West African parties.
Jollof Rice
This Nigerian artist is known for hits like “Last Last” and helped popularize Afrobeats worldwide.
Burna Boy
What music style from Nigeria is popular around the world?
Afrobeats
Name an African country that starts with the letter "C"
Cabo Verde (also known as Cape Verde)
Cameroon
Central African Republic
Chad
Comoros
Republic of the Congo
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Côte d’Ivoire (also known as Ivory Coast)
This West African country's flag is similar to the U.S. flag but with one white star and red & white stripes.
Liberia
A dough-like side made from cassava, plantains, or yams, often eaten with soup.
Fufu
This Nigerian singer of “Essence” became the first African artist to go platinum in the U.S.
Wizkid
What is the brightly colored cloth, often worn in ceremonies in West Africa, made of silk and cotton?
Ankara
What is the longest river in Africa?
Nile River
What southern African country's flag has six colors and a "Y" shape?
South Africa
This spongy, sour flatbread is a staple food in Ethiopia and is often used as a plate and utensil.
Injera
This Nigerian actress is one of Nollywood's most celebrated stars and has won numerous awards.
Mercy Johnson
What is the type of traditional African headwear, worn by women, especially in Nigeria, made from fabric wrapped around the head?
Gele
What desert is the hottest in the world?
Sahara Desert
What country's flag has three horizontal stripes: green on top, red in the middle, and yellow at the bottom? It also has a yellow star in the center.
Cameroon
These spicy fried plantains are a popular snack or side in Ghana and Nigeria.
Kelewele
This Nigerian social media personality is known for being an influencer and is often called “Nigeria’s male Barbie.” He is also famous for his makeup and fashion tutorials.
Bobrisky
What is the type of traditional jewelry made from coral beads, often worn by people in West Africa, symbolizing wealth and status?
Coral jewelry
What mountain is the tallest in Africa?
Mount Kilimanjaro
What flag of this East African country features a Maasai shield and spears?
Kenya
This one-pot rice and beans dish is commonly eaten for breakfast or lunch in Ghana.
Waakye
This Kenyan-Mexican actress starred in Black Panther and won an Oscar for 12 Years a Slave.
Lupita Nyong’o
What is the famous African festival celebrated in countries like Ghana, marked by music, dancing, and rituals to honor ancestors?
Homowo