- 1. Lesotho, officially known as the Kingdom of Lesotho, is a landlocked country located in Southern Africa. The history of Lesotho is deeply rooted in the struggles of its people for independence and self-determination. The Basotho people, who are the major ethnic group in Lesotho, have a rich cultural heritage that dates back centuries. Lesotho was originally inhabited by the San and Khoikhoi peoples, with the Bantu-speaking Basotho arriving in the region in the 16th century.
Which year did Lesotho gain independence from British colonial rule?
A) 1975
B) 1966
C) 1980
D) 1955
- 2. What is the capital city of Lesotho?
A) Johannesburg
B) Durban
C) Maseru
D) Bloemfontein
- 3. Lesotho is a landlocked country surrounded by which country?
A) Swaziland
B) Namibia
C) Zimbabwe
D) South Africa
- 4. Who is the current King of Lesotho?
A) Ntsu Mokhehle
B) Letsie III
C) Leabua Jonathan
D) Moshoeshoe II
- 5. What is the name of the traditional Basotho hat?
A) Mokorotlo
B) Fez
C) Top hat
D) Sombrero
- 6. Which mineral resource is abundant in Lesotho?
A) Gold
B) Diamonds
C) Platinum
D) Coal
- 7. Lesotho is known as the 'Kingdom in the ________.'
A) Mountain
B) Sky
C) Valley
D) Clouds
- 8. What type of government does Lesotho have?
A) Constitutional monarchy
B) Military dictatorship
C) Absolute monarchy
D) Federal republic
- 9. Which South African city is closest to Lesotho?
A) Port Elizabeth
B) Pretoria
C) Durban
D) Bloemfontein
- 10. Which mountain range covers much of Lesotho?
A) Andes
B) Drakensberg
C) Kilimanjaro
D) Atlas
- 11. Which of the following is a traditional Basotho musical instrument?
A) Bagpipe
B) Sitar
C) Didgeridoo
D) Lesiba
- 12. Which river forms part of the border between Lesotho and South Africa?
A) Orange River
B) Limpopo River
C) Zambezi River
D) Cunene River
- 13. What is the highest point in Lesotho?
A) Mount Qiloane
B) Thabana Ntlenyana
C) Mont-aux-Sources
D) Mafadi
- 14. Lesotho was previously known as what?
A) Eswatini
B) Swaziland
C) Basutoland
D) Botswana
- 15. Who was the founder of Lesotho?
A) Mokhehle
B) Moshoeshoe I
C) Tom Thabane
D) Pakalitha Mosisili
- 16. Which political party won the first general elections in independent Lesotho?
A) Basotho National Party
B) All Basotho Convention
C) Democratic Congress
D) Lesotho Congress for Democracy
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