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South Africa Trivia

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the capital city of South Africa?

a)

Durban

b)

Johannesburg

c)

Cape Town

d)

Pretoria

2.

Who was the first black president of South Africa?

a)

Thabo Mbeki

b)

Desmond Tutu

c)

Steve Biko

d)

Nelson Mandela

3.

Which national park in South Africa is famous for its wildlife, including the Big Five?

a)

Masai Mara National Reserve

b)

Serengeti National Park

c)

Etosha National Park

d)

Kruger National Park

4.

What is the traditional South African dish made of meat cooked over an open flame?

a)

Roast

b)

Grill

c)

Fry

d)

Braai

5.

Which significant event in South Africa's history marked the end of apartheid?

a)

Release of Nelson Mandela and negotiations

b)

Passing of the Apartheid Repeal Act

c)

International economic sanctions

d)

Military coup against the apartheid government

6.

How many official languages are recognized in South Africa?

a)

5

b)

7

c)

11

d)

9

7.

Which South African leader was known for his role in the fight against apartheid and received the Nobel Peace Prize?

a)

Nelson Mandela

b)

Desmond Tutu

c)

Jacob Zuma

d)

Thabo Mbeki

8.

Which cultural festival in South Africa celebrates the Zulu heritage with music, dance, and traditional attire?

a)

Heritage Day Festival

b)

Reed Dance Festival

c)

Zulu Dance Celebration

d)

South African Cultural Expo

9.

Which mountain range in South Africa is known for its scenic beauty and is a popular tourist destination?

a)

Andes

b)

Drakensberg

c)

Table Mountain

d)

Kilimanjaro

10.

What is the largest ethnic group in South Africa?

a)

Xhosa

b)

Afrikaner

c)

Tswana

d)

Zulu