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Day 1: South Africa Our Country

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the name of the city known as the “Jacaranda City” ?

a)

Cape Town

b)

Pretoria

c)

Durban

d)

Plettenberg Bay

2.

If you had to estimate the population of our country between what range would you choose ?

a)

52 and 53 million

b)

30 and 31 million

c)

58 and 59 million

d)

90 and 91 million

3.

How many languages are there in South Africa ?

a)

11

b)

21

c)

13

d)

10

4.

1. One South African rand (R1) is equivalent to how many cents ?

a)

10 cents

b)

100 cents

c)

60 cents

d)

1000 cents

5.

Which of these animals are part of South Africa's Big 5 (Select all that is applicable)

a)

Mosquito

b)

Lion

c)

Rhino

d)

Springbok

6.

In what Province is Cape Town Situated in ?

a)

Northern Cape

b)

Eastern Cape

c)

Western Cape

d)

Free State

7.

Name the title of our National Anthem

a)

Proudly South Africa

b)

Uit the blou

c)

Nkosi Sikelel iAfrica

d)

Strive for Freedom

8.

In 1994 South Africa transitioned from the system of apartheid to one of majority rule. What type of government do we have?

a)

Democratic

b)

Sovereign

c)

Capitalist

d)

Marxist

9.

Who is the captain of our South Africa Rugby Team ?

a)

Peter Steph du toit

b)

Sibandla Nkosi

c)

Siya Kolisi

d)

Siya Kunene

10.

Is it true that the Meteor that hit South Africa in the Vredefort the oldest in the world ?

a)

Yes, its true

b)

No, its False

11.

What is South Africa's National Animal ?

a)

Lion

b)

Elephant

c)

Springbok

d)

Blue Crane

12.

Which countries border South Africa ? ( Our Neighbours)

a)

Madagascar

b)

Namibia

c)

Botswana

d)

Zimbabwe

13.

What is South Africa's national Flower ?

a)

Blue Crane

b)

Sunflower

c)

Protea

d)

Boabab

14.

What is the longest river in South Africa ?

a)

Nile River

b)

Bloed River

c)

Orange River

d)

Limpopo River

15.

Who has never been the current president of South Africa ?

a)

Jacob Zuma

b)

Nelson Mandela

c)

Cyril Ramaphosa

d)

Bheki Cele

16.

Which of these foods is Proudly South African ?

a)

Biltong

b)

Pasta

c)

Boerewors

d)

Bobotie

17.

South Africa has 3 Administrative Capital Cities. They are Pretoria, Cape Town and .......

a)

Durban

b)

Bloemfontein

c)

Polokwane

d)

Rustenburg

18.

Which city has the biggest population in South Africa ?

a)

Pretoria

b)

Durban

c)

Johannesburg

d)

Kimberly

19.

Northern Cape is the biggest province in South Africa.

a)

False

b)

True

20.

Do you know what "Soweto" stands for ?

a)

Southern Western Townships

b)

South Town

c)

Western Towns

d)

Southern Townships

21.

Which Mountain in South Africa is the most famous for tourists ?

a)

Lions Head

b)

Devils Peak

c)

Chapmans Peak

d)

Table Mountain

22.

Which on of these is the largest game park in South Africa ?

a)

Kwanimbi Game Park

b)

Krangini National Park

c)

Kruger National Park

d)

Krans National Park

23.

Nelson Mandela spent 18 years imprisoned on this infamous island.

a)

Rob's Island

b)

Cape Island

c)

Robben Island

d)

Peak Island

24.

The population in Johannesburg bloomed after the discovery of .....

a)

Diamonds

b)

Gold

c)

Copper

d)

Silver

25.

How many co lours are their in the South African Flag?

a)

9

b)

4

c)

6

d)

12

26.

Is Table Mountain a official Natural Wonder of the World ?

a)

Yes

b)

NO

27.

A South African Doctor who was the first Doctor in the world to do a Heart Transplant.

a)

Dr Bernad Christos

b)

Christian Barnard

c)

Dr Khumalo

d)

Chris Dominos

28.

On which day is Heritage Day celebrated in South Africa ?

a)

21 March

b)

16 June

c)

25 December

d)

24 September

29.

Is Port Elizabeth a city in South Africa ?

a)

Yes

b)

No

30.

How Many Provinces in South Africa ?

a)

12

b)

6

c)

9

d)

3