Geography & Culture
What is the longest river in Africa?
The Nile River
What is the capital city of Canada?
Ottawa, Ontario
What is Jamaica’s national dish?
Ackee & Saltfish
Who was the first African American to serve as President of the United States?
Barack Obama
Who wrote the play “Romeo and Juliet”?
William Shakespeare
What type of drink is Rooibos?
Herbal tea (popular in South Africa)
What is the largest province in Canada by area?
Quebec
Which artist is known for his song “No Woman No Cry”?
Bob Marley
Who delivered the iconic I Have a Dream speech during the 1963 March on Washington?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
A rooster is not expected to
crow for the whole world
Which African country is known as the “Rainbow Nation”?
South Africa
Which Canadian city hosted the 2010 Winter Olympics?
Vancouver, British Columbia
Which Caribbean island is the largest by area?
Cuba
Which West African empire (c. 300–1200 CE) was called the “Land of Gold” due to its control over trans-Saharan trade routes?
The Ghana Empire (Wagadou)
Which planet is known as the Red Planet?
Mars
Which African country is famous for injera, a sour flatbread?
Ethiopia
In what year was the University of Alberta founded?
1908
How many countries are in the Caribbean?
13. There are 13 independent countries in the Caribbean, though the total number of political entities is higher if you include dependent territories like Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, which are often culturally and politically grouped with the region.
Which West African king is famous for his 1324 pilgrimage to Mecca, during which he distributed so much gold that it caused inflation in Egypt?
Mansa Musa (of the Mali Empire)
Who is known as the Godfather of Soul?
James Brown