African Geography and Culture Quiz

What is Africa sometimes called because of its long history of human habitation?

• The Ancient Continent

• The Cradle of Mankind

• The Land of Origins

• The First Civilization

How long have humans and their ancestors lived in Africa?

• 1 million years

• 2.5 million years

• Over 5 million years

• 500,000 years

What is the second-largest continent on Earth?

• North America

• Africa

• Europe

• South America

How many countries are in Africa?

• 44

• 50

• 54

• 60

What is the most populated country in Africa?

• Egypt

• Ethiopia

• Algeria

• Nigeria

Which sea is located north of Africa?

• Indian Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

• Mediterranean Sea

• Red Sea

What is the name of the African peninsula that resembles a horn?

• Cape of Good Hope

• The Horn of Africa

• The African Crescent

• Madagascar Peninsula

What is the smallest country in Africa?

• Seychelles

• Rwanda

• Madagascar

• Ghana

Which river is one of the longest in the world?

• Amazon River

• Mississippi River

• Nile River

• Congo River

Where does the Nile River start?

• The Red Sea

• Lake Victoria

• The Sahara Desert

• Mount Kilimanjaro