Benin
  • 1. What is the capital city of Benin?
A) Porto-Novo
B) Abuja
C) Lagos
D) Cotonou
  • 2. Which continent is Benin located in?
A) Africa
B) South America
C) Asia
D) Europe
  • 3. What is the official language of Benin?
A) Portuguese
B) English
C) Spanish
D) French
  • 4. Who was the first President of Benin?
A) Nelson Mandela
B) Olusegun Obasanjo
C) Thomas Sankara
D) Hubert Maga
  • 5. Which body of water borders Benin to the south?
A) Gulf of Guinea
B) Mediterranean Sea
C) Atlantic Ocean
D) Red Sea
  • 6. What is the largest ethnic group in Benin?
A) Hausa
B) Fon
C) Igbo
D) Yoruba
  • 7. When did Benin gain independence from France?
A) 2000
B) 1980
C) 1960
D) 1945
  • 8. Which famous musician was from Benin?
A) Bob Marley
B) Miriam Makeba
C) Fela Kuti
D) Angelique Kidjo
  • 9. Which of the following animals is commonly found in Benin's Pendjari National Park?
A) Elephant
B) Polar Bear
C) Kangaroo
D) Penguin
  • 10. What is the most popular sport in Benin?
A) Golf
B) Tennis
C) Football (Soccer)
D) Basketball
  • 11. Which important historical site is located in Benin and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
A) Pyramids of Egypt
B) Great Wall of China
C) Royal Palaces of Abomey
D) Colosseum in Rome
  • 12. What is the national symbol of Benin?
A) Eagle
B) Dragon
C) Leopard
D) Lion
  • 13. Which country borders Benin to the east?
A) Burkina Faso
B) Togo
C) Ghana
D) Nigeria
  • 14. Which European country colonized Benin in the late 19th century?
A) France
B) Spain
C) Netherlands
D) Portugal
  • 15. Which of the following is a traditional dance from Benin?
A) Breakdance
B) Agbadja
C) Hula
D) Salsa
  • 16. What is the currency of Benin?
A) West African CFA franc
B) Franc
C) Cedi
D) Naira
  • 17. What is the traditional religion of the Fon and Yoruba people in Benin?
A) Taoism
B) Shintoism
C) Vodun
D) Mormonism
  • 18. What agricultural product is a major export of Benin?
A) Cotton
B) Coffee
C) Tea
D) Palm Oil
  • 19. Where is the Pendjari National Park, a popular wildlife reserve, located in Benin?
A) Coastal Benin
B) Southern Benin
C) Eastern Benin
D) Northern Benin
  • 20. What is a significant cultural festival celebrated in Benin?
A) Oktoberfest
B) Diwali
C) Vodun Festival
D) Carnival
  • 21. What is the literacy rate in Benin?
A) 55%
B) 77%
C) 68%
D) 42%
  • 22. Which Beninese artist is known for his distinctive batik prints and painting?
A) Ben Enwonwu
B) Romuald Hazoumè
C) El Anatsui
D) Yinka Shonibare
  • 23. What famous waterway is located to the east of Benin?
A) Mississippi River
B) Niger River
C) Yangtze River
D) Danube River
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