CMU-Africa Week Cultural Event Quiz 1 (Intro)

True or False? Africa is a country and a continent.

• False
• True

How many countries are in Africa?

• 45
• 54
• 50
• 60

Answer explanation

There are 54 internationally recognized countries in Africa, in addition to the disputed territories of Somaliland and Western Sahara.

Just as India has Bollywood and the United States has Hollywood, Nigeria has a filmmaking industry. What is it called?

• Nollywood
• African Hollywood

• Nigerian Films

• Nigeriawood

What is the largest African country by size?

• Democratic Republic of Congo

• South Africa
• Angola

• Algeria

Answer explanation

The largest African country in terms of area is Algeria (it used to be Sudan), while the smallest is the island nation of the Seychelles.

What African country is most predominantly known for its history as one of the world’s earliest civilizations marked by amazing archaeological ruins such as pyramids?

• Morocco

• South Africa
• Ethiopia

• Egypt

Answer explanation

Ancient Egypt is one of the world’s earliest civilizations, with records going all the way back to 3300 BC.

What language is most widely spoken in the African continent?

• French
• Swahili
• English

• Arabic

Answer explanation

Arabic didn’t originate in Africa, but today it’s the mother tongue of over 140 million Africans. As a result, it’s the most widely spoken language on the continent overall.

The scramble for Africa refers to the period in the late 19th century when European powers colonized most of the continent. Which European country held the largest number of African colonies?

• France
• Germany
• Great Britain

• Belgium

Ellen Johnson Sirleaf was the first elected female president in Africa. What country did she lead?

• Ethiopia

• Ghana
• Liberia
• South Africa