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