KENYA lesson 1

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Where is Kenya located?

• West Africa

• East Africa

• South Africa

• North Africa

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Does Kenya lie on the equator?

• Yes

• No

• It lies on the Prime Meridian

• It is located in the Southern Hemisphere

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What is the population of Kenya?

• Over 20 million

• Over 54 million

• Over 75 million

• Over 100 million

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What are the two official languages in Kenya?

• English and French

• Swahili and French

• English and Swahili

• Swahili and Zulu

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Approximately how many languages are spoken in different parts of Kenya?

• 20

• 40

• 60

• 80

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Is it common for people in Kenya to be multilingual in African languages?

• No, most people speak only one language

• Yes, almost everyone speaks more than one African language

• No, most people speak only English

• Yes, but only in urban areas

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What is the currency of Kenya?

• Kenyan dollar

• Kenyan pound

• Kenyan shilling

• Kenyan euro

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What is the official name of Kenya?

• The Republic of Kenya

• The Democratic Republic of Kenya

• The State of Kenya

• The Commonwealth of Kenya

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Which flag is shown in the image?

• The flag of Uganda

• The flag of Tanzania

• The flag of Kenya

• The flag of Rwanda

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What is the predominant religion in Kenya?

• Islam

• Buddhism

• Christianity

• Hinduism

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Which religion is the second largest in Kenya?

• Baha'i

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

• Islam

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Which of the following is NOT mentioned as one of the religions practiced by Kenyans?

• Judaism

• Baha'i

• Buddhism

• Traditional African beliefs

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What is the capital of Kenya?

• Lagos

• Nairobi

• Kampala

• Addis Ababa

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What is the biggest city in Kenya?

• Mombasa

• Kisumu

• Nairobi

• Nakuru

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What does the name "Nairobi" mean in the Maasai language?

• Long river

• Cool water

• Big mountain

• Green pasture

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Which river flows through Nairobi?

• Tana River

• Ewaso Ng'iro

• Athi River

• Nairobi River

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When is the sunniest time of year according to the text?

• June to July

• December to March

• April to May

• August to November

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Which months are considered the coolest?

• December to March

• April to May

• June and July

• August to September

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How many seasons are there in Nairobi?

• Four

• One

• Two

• Three

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Why does Nairobi have only two seasons?

• It is located in the southern hemisphere.

• It has a tropical climate.

• It is near the equator.

• It is at a high altitude.

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What types of religious buildings can be found in Nairobi?

• Only churches and mosques

• Only temples and gurdwaras

• Churches, mosques, temples, and gurdwaras

• Only churches

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What makes Nairobi one of Africa's most modern cities?

• It has many tourists visiting every year

• It is the only city with different cultures

• It has thousands of businesses and companies

• It is the capital city of Africa

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Why do many tourists visit Nairobi every year?

• Because it is a modern city

• Because of the religious diversity

• Because of the cultural festivals

• Because it has many businesses

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What is the second biggest city in Kenya?

• Nairobi

• Kisumu

• Mombasa

• Eldoret

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In which year was the seaport city of Mombasa first built?

• Around the year 1000 AD

• Around the year 900 AD

• Around the year 1100 AD

• Around the year 800 AD

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What is Kenya famous for?

• Its mountain ranges

• Its savanna habitat

• Its urban cities

• Its polar climates

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Besides the savanna habitat, which other biomes can be found in Kenya?

• Tundra, grasslands, and rainforests

• Deserts, wetlands, alpine areas, and forests

• Coral reefs, prairies, and mangroves

• Taiga, steppes, and chaparral

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What is the height of Mount Kenya?

• 1700 metres

• 5199 metres

• 2000 metres

• 3500 metres

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Where do most Kenyans live?

• In Nairobi

• In the lowlands

• In the highlands

• Outside Kenya

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What is the elevation of Nairobi above sea level?

• 1700 metres

• 5199 metres

• 2000 metres

• 3500 metres

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What is the longest river in Kenya?

• Nile

• Tana

• Ewaso Ng'iro

• Athi

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How long is the Tana river?

• 500km

• 750km

• 1000km

• 1250km

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Which countries share Lake Victoria?

• Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda

• Kenya, Ethiopia, and Sudan

• Tanzania, Uganda, and Rwanda

• Kenya, Uganda, and South Sudan

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What is Lake Victoria known for?

• Being the world's largest freshwater lake

• Being the world's second largest freshwater lake

• Being the world's deepest freshwater lake

• Being the world's largest saltwater lake

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Where can the Great Rift Valley be found in relation to Nairobi?

• East of Nairobi

• South of Nairobi

• West of Nairobi

• North of Nairobi

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What is the Great Rift Valley known for?

• Being a 6400km river

• Being a 6400km mountain range

• Being a 6400km tear in the Earth's crust

• Being a 6400km desert

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What is the name of the lake found within the Great Rift Valley?

• Lake Victoria

• Lake Tanganyika

• Lake Malawi

• Lake Turkana

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How many animal reserves are there in Kenya to protect its wildlife?

• More than 30

• More than 40

• More than 50

• More than 60

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What do millions of tourists visit Kenya each year to see?

• Cities and technology

• Beaches and resorts

• Savanna, wildlife, and nature reserves

• Mountains and rivers

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Which of the following animals is NOT one of the Big Five of Africa?

• Giraffe

• Lion

• Leopard

• Elephant

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Where can the Big Five animals of Africa be found in Kenya?

• Nairobi National Park

• Tsavo East National Park

• Maasai Mara National Reserve

• Amboseli National Park

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Big Five animals of Africa?

• They are all mammals.

• They can all be found in the Maasai Mara National Reserve.

• They are the most difficult animals to hunt on foot.

• They are all herbivores.

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What activities can tourists in Kenya engage in according to the text?

• Mountain climbing and skiing

• Swimming with dolphins, feeding orphaned elephants, taking a balloon ride, and sailing

• Visiting museums and art galleries

• Shopping in local markets and attending cooking classes