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Some questions about Africa and more specifically South Africa
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1
This Archbishop of Cape Town from 1986 to 1996 is known for his work as an anti-apartheid and human rights activist
Chris Hani
Thabo Mbeki
Nelson Mandela
Desmond Tutu
2
A traditional Kota is a hollowed out half loaf filled with ingredients. Which of these is not found in a Kota?
Hot chips
Cheese
Polony
Mince
3
How many years did former President Nelson Mandela spend in prison before being released and later becoming president?
31
22
15
27
4
How many countries are there in Africa?
36
54
42
58
5
In 2002 this South African became the first African in space
George Spacey
Alfred Rover
Mark Shuttleworth
John Rocketeer
6
Which of these countries is fully landlocked by South Africa on all sides?
Mozambique
Lesotho
Swaziland
Free State
7
Which one of these countries does
NOT
share a border with South Africa?
Angola
Namibia
Zimbabwe
Mozambique
8
What sport is South African and former world number 1, Ernie Els known for?
Baseball
Tennis
Cricket
Golf
9
This "world's top 20 biggest company" is run by a South African born person
Tencent
Johnson and Johnson
Mastercard
Tesla
10
The ________ river is the longest river in Africa.
Niger
Orange
Nile
Zambezi
11
Which famous South African actress is this?
Alice Krige
Charlize Theron
Jennifer Connelly
Naomi Watts
12
Taking into consideration the amount of tournaments entered, who is the most successful world cup rugby team?
Venezuela
South Africa
Afghanistan
Romania
13
How many languages are used in the South African national anthem "Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika"?
5
6
4
3
14
Which of these mountain ranges is the longest in South Africa at roughly 1 125km?
Table Mountain Range
Atlas Mountain Range
Cedarberg Mountain Range
Drakensberg Mountain Range
15
Which of these South Africans have
NOT
been recipients of the Nobel Peace Prize?
Desmond Tutu
Jacob Zuma
Nelson Mandela
FW de Klerk
16
This sausage is a staple at South African braais
Boerewors
Droëwors
Biltong
Potjie
17
What is the tallest mountain in Africa at 5 895m high?
Mount Kilimanjaro
Mount Stanley
Mount Kenya
Mawenzi
18
Which team from the 1995 rugby world cup weren't tough enough to stomach the local South African cuisine?
New Zealand
Australia
Engand
South Africa
19
How many official languages does South Africa have?
7
4
9
11
20
Jody Scheckter is a Formula One world champion who won his title in 1979 with this team
Lotus
McLaren
Mercedes
Ferrari
21
The first democratic elections in South Africa were held on the 27th of April of which year?
1993
1992
1995
1994
22
Which one of these is not one of the big 5?
Leopard
Cheetah
Lion
Buffalo
23
South Africa has 10 UNESCO World Heritage sites. Which one of these is
NOT
a world heritage site?
Kruger National Park
iSimangaliso Wetland Park
Robben Island
Mapungubwe Cultural Landscape
24
Which South African invention was used in the Apollo 11 Eagle landing craft?
The 5 way seat belt mechanism clip
Pratley Putty, an epoxy putty adhesive
The Dipole, an integral part of the broadcast antennae
One of components used to make the EVA railings
25
This Springbok broke the hearts of Kiwi's with a spectacular drop goal in Extra time in the 95 world cup final
Joost van der Westhuizen
Francois Pienaar
Andre Joubert
Joel Stransky
26
What is generally not used as a filling in a Bunny Chow?
Lamb
Rabbit
Beans
Chicken
27
This artist moved to S.A. at the age of 6 and performed with African Zulu musicians. He was an anti-apartheid activist
Juluka
Kurt Darren
Booby van Jaarsveld
Johnny Clegg
28
South Africa is divided up into provinces. How many provinces does it have?
11
4
9
6
29
The National flower of South Africa is the
King Protea
Candelabra Flower
Barberton Daisy
Flame Lily
30
Which Ocean is on the West coast of South Africa
Pacific Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Antarctic Ocean
Indian Ocean
31
Dr. Christiaan Barnard completed the world's first successful heart transplantation in Cape Town in which year?
1973
1975
1967
1971
32
This South African is the fastest cricketer to reach 20 centuries in One Day Internationals
AB de Villiers
Herschelle Gibbs
Jacques Kallis
Hashim Amla
33
The National animal of South Africa is the
Elephant
Lion
Giraffe
Springbok
34
What is this South African dessert, which is deep fried and dunked in syrup, called?
Koeksisters
Vetkoek
Hertzoggie
Malva Pudding
35
This band performed the 2010 soccer world cup theme song with Shakira
Freshly Ground
Bongo Maffin
Savuka
Mango Groove
36
What is the longest river in South Africa at around 2 200km long?
Olifants river
Vaal river
Orange river
Limpopo river
37
This Paralympian competed in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. The 3rd Paralympian to ever qualify for the Olympics.
Stephanie Rice
Natalie du Toit
Kirsty Coventry
Natalie Coughlin
38
Is South Africa: East or West of the UK?
West
East
39
Which animal kills the most people in Africa per year?
Hippo
Crocodile
Great White Shark
Lion
40
Which Ocean is on the East coast of South Africa?
Indian Ocean
Antarctic Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
41
Which of these was
NOT
invented by a South African?
The Speed Gun, a device that measures the speed of cricket balls
Lawn mower
Pinotage wine
The CT scan, or CAT scan