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Benin
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  • 1. What is the capital city of Benin?
A) Abuja
B) Cotonou
C) Porto-Novo
D) Lagos
  • 2. Which continent is Benin located in?
A) South America
B) Europe
C) Africa
D) Asia
  • 3. What is the official language of Benin?
A) Portuguese
B) Spanish
C) French
D) English
  • 4. Who was the first President of Benin?
A) Olusegun Obasanjo
B) Nelson Mandela
C) Thomas Sankara
D) Hubert Maga
  • 5. Which body of water borders Benin to the south?
A) Mediterranean Sea
B) Gulf of Guinea
C) Atlantic Ocean
D) Red Sea
  • 6. What is the largest ethnic group in Benin?
A) Yoruba
B) Igbo
C) Fon
D) Hausa
  • 7. When did Benin gain independence from France?
A) 1960
B) 1980
C) 1945
D) 2000
  • 8. Which famous musician was from Benin?
A) Miriam Makeba
B) Fela Kuti
C) Bob Marley
D) Angelique Kidjo
  • 9. Which of the following animals is commonly found in Benin's Pendjari National Park?
A) Penguin
B) Elephant
C) Polar Bear
D) Kangaroo
  • 10. What is the most popular sport in Benin?
A) Golf
B) Football (Soccer)
C) Basketball
D) Tennis
  • 11. Which important historical site is located in Benin and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
A) Royal Palaces of Abomey
B) Colosseum in Rome
C) Pyramids of Egypt
D) Great Wall of China
  • 12. What is the national symbol of Benin?
A) Leopard
B) Dragon
C) Lion
D) Eagle
  • 13. Which country borders Benin to the east?
A) Togo
B) Ghana
C) Burkina Faso
D) Nigeria
  • 14. Which European country colonized Benin in the late 19th century?
A) France
B) Netherlands
C) Portugal
D) Spain
  • 15. Which of the following is a traditional dance from Benin?
A) Hula
B) Breakdance
C) Salsa
D) Agbadja
  • 16. What is the currency of Benin?
A) Naira
B) West African CFA franc
C) Franc
D) Cedi
  • 17. What is the traditional religion of the Fon and Yoruba people in Benin?
A) Vodun
B) Mormonism
C) Shintoism
D) Taoism
  • 18. What agricultural product is a major export of Benin?
A) Tea
B) Coffee
C) Cotton
D) Palm Oil
  • 19. Where is the Pendjari National Park, a popular wildlife reserve, located in Benin?
A) Eastern Benin
B) Southern Benin
C) Coastal Benin
D) Northern Benin
  • 20. What is a significant cultural festival celebrated in Benin?
A) Oktoberfest
B) Diwali
C) Vodun Festival
D) Carnival
  • 21. What is the literacy rate in Benin?
A) 42%
B) 55%
C) 77%
D) 68%
  • 22. Which Beninese artist is known for his distinctive batik prints and painting?
A) Yinka Shonibare
B) El Anatsui
C) Romuald Hazoumè
D) Ben Enwonwu
  • 23. What famous waterway is located to the east of Benin?
A) Niger River
B) Danube River
C) Mississippi River
D) Yangtze River
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