South Africa MCQ Quiz

What is South Africa's nickname?

• Desert Jewel

• The Great Savannah

• Rainbow Nation

• Southern Gem

How many official languages does South Africa have?

• 5

• 11

• 3

• 7

What are South Africa's three capital cities?

• Pretoria, Cape Town, Johannesburg

• Pretoria, Cape Town, Bloemfontein

• Durban, Johannesburg, Cape Town

• Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria

Who was the first Black president of South Africa?

• Desmond Tutu

• FW de Klerk

• Nelson Mandela

• Jacob Zuma

In what year did South Africa host the FIFA World Cup?

• 2004

• 2010

• 2014

• 2008

What is a “braai”?

• A holiday

• A barbecue

• A dance

• A soccer match

Which mountain overlooks Cape Town?

• Lion’s Peak

• Mount Nelson

• Table Mountain

• Sugarloaf Hill

Which famous human rights leader won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993?

• Steve Biko

• Nelson Mandela

• Thabo Mbeki

• Julius Malema

What ocean lies to the west of South Africa?

• Indian Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Southern Ocean

What is the traditional dance involving boots called?

• Step dance

• Gumboot dance

• Shuffle dance

• Zulu stomp