Africa Quiz

Which ocean surrounds Africa to the southeast?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Mediterranean Sea

How many countries are there in Africa?

• 66

• 54

• 48

• 60

Who largely decided the borders of African countries in the late 19th and early 20th century?

• United Nations

• Asian countries

• European nations

• African leaders

What is the largest desert in the world?

• Sahara Desert

• Gobi Desert

• Atacama Desert

• Kalahari Desert

Which European country began expeditions down the west coast of Africa in the 15th century?

• Spain

• Portugal

• France

• England

Which empire in West Africa had trade relations with Arabs for gold, ivory, and slaves?

• Songhai Empire

• Mali Empire

• Zulu Empire

• Ghana Empire

Which European power occupied Egypt in 1882?

• France

• Italy

• United Kingdom

• Germany

Who was a famous European explorer of Central Africa?

• Vasco da Gama

• Henry Malt Stanley

• David Livingstone

• Christopher Columbus

What was the aim of the Berlin Conference in 1884-1885?

• To promote African unity

• To divide Africa among European countries

• To establish trade routes in Africa

• To discuss African independence movements

Which European country controlled the Democratic Republic of the Congo during the colonial period?

• United Kingdom

• France

• Germany

• Belgium