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