- 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) 1966
B) 1980
C) 1975
D) 1955
- 2. What is the capital city of Lesotho?
A) Durban
B) Bloemfontein
C) Maseru
D) Johannesburg
- 3. Lesotho is a landlocked country surrounded by which country?
A) Zimbabwe
B) South Africa
C) Namibia
D) Swaziland
- 4. Who is the current King of Lesotho?
A) Letsie III
B) Ntsu Mokhehle
C) Leabua Jonathan
D) Moshoeshoe II
- 5. What is the name of the traditional Basotho hat?
A) Top hat
B) Fez
C) Sombrero
D) Mokorotlo
- 6. Which mineral resource is abundant in Lesotho?
A) Coal
B) Platinum
C) Diamonds
D) Gold
- 7. Lesotho is known as the 'Kingdom in the ________.'
A) Clouds
B) Valley
C) Mountain
D) Sky
- 8. What type of government does Lesotho have?
A) Federal republic
B) Military dictatorship
C) Absolute monarchy
D) Constitutional monarchy
- 9. Lesotho was previously known as what?
A) Basutoland
B) Eswatini
C) Botswana
D) Swaziland
- 10. Which river forms part of the border between Lesotho and South Africa?
A) Orange River
B) Zambezi River
C) Limpopo River
D) Cunene River
- 11. Which political party won the first general elections in independent Lesotho?
A) All Basotho Convention
B) Democratic Congress
C) Lesotho Congress for Democracy
D) Basotho National Party
- 12. Which of the following is a traditional Basotho musical instrument?
A) Bagpipe
B) Didgeridoo
C) Sitar
D) Lesiba
- 13. Who was the founder of Lesotho?
A) Mokhehle
B) Tom Thabane
C) Pakalitha Mosisili
D) Moshoeshoe I
- 14. What is the highest point in Lesotho?
A) Mont-aux-Sources
B) Mount Qiloane
C) Mafadi
D) Thabana Ntlenyana
- 15. Which South African city is closest to Lesotho?
A) Port Elizabeth
B) Durban
C) Pretoria
D) Bloemfontein
- 16. Which mountain range covers much of Lesotho?
A) Atlas
B) Kilimanjaro
C) Andes
D) Drakensberg
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