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