- 1. What is the capital city of Rwanda?
A) Nairobi
B) Accra
C) Kigali
D) Kampala
- 2. Rwanda is located in which continent?
A) South America
B) Africa
C) Asia
D) Europe
- 3. The traditional Rwandan dance known for its energetic and synchronized movements is called:
A) Intore
B) Hula
C) Samba
D) Ballet
- 4. What is the nickname often used to describe Rwanda due to its cleanliness?
A) Land of a Thousand Hills
B) Pearl of Africa
C) City of Joy
D) Emerald Isle
- 5. Which famous mountain range is located in Rwanda and is home to endangered mountain gorillas?
A) Andes
B) Rocky Mountains
C) Virunga Mountains
D) Himalayas
- 6. Which wildlife reserve in Rwanda is famous for its conservation efforts and protection of mountain gorillas?
A) Everglades National Park
B) Yellowstone National Park
C) Serengeti National Park
D) Volcanoes National Park
- 7. In which year did Rwanda gain independence from Belgium?
A) 1962
B) 1984
C) 1970
D) 1956
- 8. Who is the current President of Rwanda as of 2021?
A) Yoweri Museveni
B) Idriss Deby
C) Paul Kagame
D) Uhuru Kenyatta
- 9. What is the largest religion in Rwanda?
A) Buddhism
B) Christianity
C) Islam
D) Hinduism
- 10. What is the main component of the Rwandan dish 'Ugali'?
A) Maize flour
B) Wheat flour
C) Barley
D) Rice
- 11. Rwanda is known as the 'Land of a Thousand __________.'
A) Lakes
B) Hills
C) Forests
D) Islands
- 12. Which international court prosecuted individuals involved in the Rwandan Genocide?
A) International Criminal Court (ICC)
B) European Court of Human Rights
C) International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR)
D) International Court of Justice
- 13. What is the name of the Rwandan national football team?
A) Eagles
B) Lions
C) Zebras
D) Amavubi
- 14. Which famous primatologist conducted research on mountain gorillas in Rwanda?
A) Jane Goodall
B) Galdikas
C) Dian Fossey
D) Birutė Galdikas
- 15. Which river forms part of the border between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
A) Nile River
B) Congo River
C) Zambezi River
D) Ruzizi River
- 16. What was the main crop grown in Rwanda during the colonial period?
A) Tea
B) Cotton
C) Coffee
D) Tobacco
- 17. Which international organization failed to prevent or stop the Rwandan Genocide in 1994?
A) African Union
B) European Union
C) NATO
D) United Nations
- 18. Which Rwandan traditional instrument is a type of bow harp with strings attached to a hollow sound chamber?
A) Inanga
B) Umuduri
C) Umudende
D) Umakembyi
- 19. What is the meaning of 'ubumwe', a key concept in Rwandan society?
A) Strength
B) Justice
C) Freedom
D) Unity
- 20. What is the average altitude of Rwanda, earning it the nickname 'Land of a Thousand Hills'?
A) 2,500 meters
B) 1,000 meters
C) 3,000 meters
D) 1,500 meters
- 21. Which Rwandan traditional handcraft involves weaving sisal fibers into baskets and mats?
A) Agaseke
B) Agaciro
C) Umushanana
D) Imigongo
- 22. Which Rwandan environmentalist and author dedicated her life to protecting the mountain gorillas?
A) Beryl Markham
B) Joy Adamson
C) Louise Leakey
D) Rosamond Carr
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