EVENTS
Which West African country was the first to gain independence from colonial rule in 1957?
Answer: Ghana.
Which North African country was known as the Kingdom of the Pharaohs in ancient times?
Answer: Egypt
Brazilian footballer, 3× World Cup winner, called the “King of Football.”
Pele
Who is known as the King of Pop?
Michael Jackson
Who was the king of the Greek gods, ruling from Mount Olympus?
Answer: Zeus
The Nigerian Civil War, also called the Biafran War, began in which year?
Answer: 1967.
Which African country is known as the
“Rainbow Nation” for its cultural diversity?
Answer: South Africa.
Fastest man in history, 8× Olympic gold medalist
Usain Bolt
Global superstar, nicknamed “Queen Bey.”
Beyoncé
In Norse mythology, who is considered the chief god, often associated with wisdom, war, and poetry?
Answer: Odin
The Soweto Uprising protested apartheid education policies in which country?
Answer: South Africa.
Which European country was the birthplace of the Renaissance in the 14th century?
Answer: Italy
NBA legend, 5× champion with the LA Lakers, nicknamed “Black Mamba.”
Kobe Bryant
The British band, nicknamed The Fab Four, revolutionised popular music.
The Beatles
Who was the Greek god of the underworld?
Answer: Hades
The Mau Mau Uprising, which fought against British colonial rule, took place in which African country?
Answer: Kenya.
Which country was the first to grant women the right to vote in 1893?
Answer: New Zealand.
Widely regarded as the greatest basketball player in history, 6× NBA champion with the Chicago Bulls.
Micheal Jordan
Globalized reggae music and became a symbol of peace and resistance.
Bob Marley
Which hero completed 12 labours as punishment, including slaying the Nemean Lion?
Answer: Heracles (Hercules in Roman myth)
The Great Depression, a global economic crisis, started after the stock market crash in which year?
Answer: 1929.
Which African country was formerly called Rhodesia before gaining independence in 1980?
Answer: Zimbabwe
Tennis icon, 23 Grand Slam singles titles, redefined women’s sports.
Serena Williams
Which rapper, often regarded as one of the greatest and most influential of all time, was known for songs like Changes and California Love, and was tragically killed in 1996?
Tupac Shakur (2Pac)
What is the name of the great hall where warriors who die bravely in battle are taken to feast until Ragnarök?
Answer: Valhalla