Unveiling Africa: History, Culture and Wealth

Africa is divided into how many regions?

• 7
• 5

• 4

• 3

Answer explanation

Africa is divided into 5 regions.

They are: Northern Africa, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, East Africa, and Western Africa.

How many languages ​​are spoken on the African continent?

• Over 2,000 languages
• Around 500 languages
• Less than 1,000 languages
• Approximately 1,500 languages

Answer explanation

The number of languages ​​can reach approximately 2000, depending on different estimates.

Among them are: Arabic, Hausa, Swahili and Amharic.

What are the most populous countries on the African continent?

• Sudan, Libya, Chad and Mali.

• Algeria, Kenya, South Africa and Uganda.

• Nigeria, Ethiopia, Egypt and Democratic Republic of the Congo

• Morocco, Madagascar, Ghana and Mozambique.

Answer explanation

1. Nigeria - 228,181,000

2. Democratic Republic of the Congo - 115,403,000

3. Ethiopia - 109,900,000

4. Egypt - 106,647,000

Which of these foods is not of African origin?

• Watermelon

• Tamarind

• Potatoes
• Okra

Answer explanation

Coffee: The origin of coffee was in the 9th century, in the highlands of Ethiopia.

Okra: is of African origin. okra arrived in Brazil brought by slaves.

Watermelon: it is a fruit originating from Africa and has been cultivated for thousands of years.

Potato: it originates from Peru, where it has been cultivated since time immemorial by the Inca people.

Between which years did the colonization of Africa take place?

• 1884 to 1960

• 1860 to 1880
• 1920 to 1950
• 1750 to 1800

Answer explanation

Before Colonization: Until 1884.

Colonization: 1884 to 1960 (with some exceptions, such as Angola and Mozambique, which only freed themselves in 1975).

After Independence: From 1960 to today.