Animals
What helps African elephants stay cool in hot weather?
A) Rolling in water
B) Eating cold plants
C) Their large ears
D) Hiding in caves
C) Their large ears
Why is the King Protea important to South Africa?
A) It is the fastest-growing flower
B) It can grow in deserts
C) It is the national flower and adapted to fire
D) It only blooms once a decade
C) It is the national flower and adapted to fire
What makes Table Mountain special?
A) It’s the tallest mountain in the world
B) It is shaped like a triangle
C) It’s older than the Himalayas
D) It has a volcano at the top
C) It’s older than the Himalayas
What makes South African cuisine so diverse?
A) It only uses ingredients grown in Africa
B) It was influenced by various cultures over centuries
C) It relies mostly on imported foods
D) It avoids the use of spices
B) It was influenced by various cultures over centuries
What is a group of lions called?
A) Herd
B) Pride
C) Pack
D) Troop
B) Pride
Why is the baobab tree called the "Tree of Life"?
A) It glows in the dark
B) It grows fruits that taste like candy
C) It stores water and supports life
D) It grows flowers every day
C) It stores water and supports life
How many official languages does South Africa have?
A) 2
B) 5
C) 8
D) 11
D) 11
What is the topping on traditional bobotie?
A) Melted cheese
B) Mashed potatoes
C) Custard-like egg mixture
D) Chakalaka sauce
C) Custard-like egg mixture
How do cheetahs communicate, since they can’t roar?
A) Roars and hisses
B) Barking and meowing
C) Purrs and chirps
D) Clicking and growling
C) Purrs and chirps
What is Aloe Ferox used for?
A) Making fabric
B) Making medicine for burns and digestion
C) Growing in aquariums
D) Feeding cattle
B) Making medicine for burns and digestion
What is the Cradle of Humankind?
A) A famous beach
B) A giant cradle statue
C) A fossil-rich area showing early human history
D) A historic battlefield
C) A fossil-rich area showing early human history
How is biltong different from jerky?
A) Biltong is sweet and sticky
B) Biltong is boiled before drying
C) Biltong is cured in vinegar and air-dried
D) Biltong is made only from pork
C) Biltong is cured in vinegar and air-dried
What are rhinoceros horns made of?
A) Bone
B) Ivory
C) Cartilage
D) Keratin
D) Keratin
What makes the fynbos biome special?
A) It’s the biggest rainforest in Africa
B) It has more plant species than the UK
C) It only grows trees
D) It’s home to polar bears
B) It has more plant species than the UK
What is Nelson Mandela known for?
A) Inventing braai
B) Building Table Mountain
C) Becoming the first Black president of South Africa
D) Leading the Olympic team
C) Becoming the first Black president of South Africa
What is pap usually served with in South Africa?
A) Ice cream
B) Chakalaka
C) Peanut butter
D) Fried bananas
B) Chakalaka
What is special about African penguins?
A) They can fly
B) They live in warm climates
C) They build nests in snow
D) They eat only plants
B) They live in warm climates
Why is spekboom considered an “ecological superhero”?
A) It glows in the dark
B) It tastes like candy
C) It can absorb carbon dioxide and restore land
D) It attracts butterflies at night
C) It can absorb carbon dioxide and restore land
What is a braai?
A) A spicy dessert
B) A music festival
C) A traditional barbecue that brings people together
D) A traditional dance
C) A traditional barbecue that brings people together
What is Bunny Chow?
A) A dessert made with carrots
B) A spicy stew eaten with rice
C) Curry served inside a hollowed-out loaf of bread
D) A sandwich made from bunny meat
C) Curry served inside a hollowed-out loaf of bread