- 1. What is the capital city of Mauritania?
A) Dakar
B) Algiers
C) Nouakchott
D) Bamako
- 2. Which ocean borders the western coast of Mauritania?
A) Indian Ocean
B) Pacific Ocean
C) Arctic Ocean
D) Atlantic Ocean
- 3. Which language is predominantly spoken in Mauritania?
A) English
B) French
C) Arabic
D) Swahili
- 4. What is the currency of Mauritania?
A) Euro
B) Dinar
C) Ouguiya
D) Pound
- 5. Which desert covers a significant portion of Mauritania's territory?
A) Kalahari Desert
B) Gobi Desert
C) Atacama Desert
D) Sahara Desert
- 6. Mauritania gained independence from which country in 1960?
A) United Kingdom
B) Spain
C) Portugal
D) France
- 7. Who was the first President of Mauritania?
A) Ely Ould Mohamed Vall
B) Moktar Ould Daddah
C) Ould Cheikhna Ould Bou El Maali
D) Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz
- 8. Which river forms part of the border between Mauritania and Senegal?
A) Zambezi River
B) Niger River
C) Senegal River
D) Congo River
- 9. What is the traditional Mauritanian attire worn by both men and women that consists of loose-fitting garments?
A) Kimono
B) Sari
C) Kilt
D) Boubou
- 10. What is the centerpiece of the Mauritanian national flag?
A) Sun
B) Crescent and Star
C) Eagle
D) Coat of Arms
- 11. Which popular Mauritanian musical instrument is played by strumming the strings with a bow?
A) Guitar
B) Piano
C) Violin
D) Tidinit
- 12. The Adrar Plateau, a highland region in Mauritania, is known for its rich deposits of _________.
A) Iron Ore
B) Oil
C) Diamonds
D) Gold
- 13. When did Mauritania gain independence from France?
A) 1960
B) 1975
C) 1991
D) 1984
- 14. Which African country shares a border with Mauritania to the south?
A) Chad
B) Algeria
C) Mali
D) Senegal
- 15. What is the popular Mauritanian dish made of millet and accompanied by meat or vegetable stew?
A) Couscous
B) Thieboudienne
C) Paella
D) Pilaf
- 16. Which famous ancient trading city that was a UNESCO World Heritage Site is located in Mauritania?
A) Zinder
B) Timbuktu
C) Gao
D) Chinguetti
- 17. Which government type is Mauritania ruled by?
A) Republic
B) Democracy
C) Monarchy
D) Dictatorship
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