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