Burkina Faso: A Land of Surprises

What does the name 'Burkina Faso' translate to in English?

• Land of the Brave

• Land of the Warriors

• Land of the Free

• Land of the Honest Men

Which European country colonized Burkina Faso?

• Germany

• France

• Portugal

• Spain

What is the median age of the population in Burkina Faso?

• 17 years

• 30 years

• 25 years

• 40 years

Which of the following is a UNESCO World Heritage site in Burkina Faso?

• The Pyramids of Giza

• The Eiffel Tower

• The Ruins of Loropéni

• The Great Wall of China

Who was Thomas Sankara often compared to due to his revolutionary policies?

• Martin Luther King Jr.

• Nelson Mandela

• Che Guevara

• Mahatma Gandhi

What is the national symbol of Burkina Faso?

• Elephant

• White Stallion

• Lion

• Eagle

What is the nickname of Burkina Faso's national football team?

• The Panthers

• The Stallions

• The Eagles

• The Lions

What is the most common surname in Burkina Faso, meaning 'stallion'?

• Kaboré

• Zongo

• Compaoré

• Ouédraogo

Which river is NOT one of the principal rivers in Burkina Faso?

• Black Volta

• White Volta

• Blue Nile

• Red Volta

What percentage of Burkina Faso's population are subsistence farmers?

• 80%

• 50%

• 60%

• 70%