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History of Maputo
Contributed by: Vaughan
  • 1. Which European country colonized Maputo?
A) Portugal
B) Spain
C) France
D) Germany
  • 2. What was the former name of Maputo?
A) Santo António de Lisboa
B) Lourenço Marques
C) Quelimane
D) Nova Sofala
  • 3. Maputo is situated on the coast of which ocean?
A) Pacific Ocean
B) Atlantic Ocean
C) Indian Ocean
D) Arctic Ocean
  • 4. In what year did Mozambique gain independence from Portugal?
A) 1960
B) 1975
C) 1980
D) 1990
  • 5. What is the main language spoken in Maputo?
A) French
B) English
C) Swahili
D) Portuguese
  • 6. Which famous author wrote the novel 'The Vagrant' set in Maputo?
A) Nuruddin Farah
B) Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o
C) Chinua Achebe
D) Mia Couto
  • 7. What is the currency used in Maputo?
A) Zambian Kwacha
B) Angolan Kwanza
C) Mozambican Metical
D) South African Rand
  • 8. Which historic fortress in Maputo is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
A) Fort São Sebastião
B) Fort Jesus
C) Fort Elizabeth
D) Fortaleza de Maputo
  • 9. What type of government does Mozambique have?
A) Dictatorship
B) Republic
C) Communism
D) Monarchy
  • 10. What is the traditional Mozambican dish often found in Maputo?
A) Bobotie
B) Injera
C) Matapa
D) Jollof Rice
  • 11. Which neighborhood in Maputo is known for its vibrant nightlife and markets?
A) Baixa
B) Sommerschield
C) Polana
D) Mafalala
  • 12. Who was the first president of Mozambique?
A) Samora Machel
B) Filipe Nyusi
C) Joachim Chissano
D) Armando Guebuza
  • 13. Which musical genre is popular in Maputo and Mozambique?
A) Salsa
B) Reggae
C) Marrabenta
D) Country
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