- 1. What is the capital city of Botswana?
A) Gaborone
B) Maseru
C) Lilongwe
D) Victoria
- 2. Which river forms part of Botswana's northern border?
A) Chobe River
B) Congo River
C) Zambezi River
D) Nile River
- 3. Botswana is known for having one of the largest populations of which animal in the world?
A) Zebras
B) Giraffes
C) Elephants
D) Lions
- 4. Which currency is used in Botswana?
A) Pula
B) Rand
C) Rupee
D) Taka
- 5. Botswana gained independence from which country in 1966?
A) Belgium
B) Portugal
C) France
D) United Kingdom
- 6. What is the official language of Botswana?
A) French
B) Swahili
C) Zulu
D) English
- 7. Which natural wonder in Botswana is the world's largest inland delta?
A) The Himalayas
B) Serengeti Plains
C) Okavango Delta
D) Ngorongoro Crater
- 8. What is the primary religion practiced in Botswana?
A) Hinduism
B) Islam
C) Buddhism
D) Christianity
- 9. Botswana is a landlocked country located in which region of Africa?
A) West Africa
B) Southern Africa
C) East Africa
D) North Africa
- 10. Which traditional Botswana dish consists of a maize meal served with a stewed meat and vegetable sauce?
A) Injera
B) Seswaa
C) Bobotie
D) Bunny Chow
- 11. Which national park in Botswana is known for its large elephant herds?
A) Etosha National Park
B) Masai Mara National Reserve
C) Kruger National Park
D) Chobe National Park
- 12. Botswana is home to which UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its ancient rock paintings?
A) Table Mountain
B) Tsodilo Hills
C) Victoria Falls
D) Mount Kilimanjaro
- 13. What is the name of Botswana's national football team?
A) The Lions
B) The Zebras
C) The Elephants
D) The Cheetahs
- 14. What is the predominant natural biome in Botswana?
A) Tundra
B) Desert
C) Rainforest
D) Savanna
- 15. Which former president of Botswana is credited with maintaining stability and promoting economic growth during his tenure from 1966 to 1980?
A) Seretse Khama
B) Ian Khama
C) Mokgweetsi Masisi
D) Festus Mogae
- 16. Botswana is a member of which African supranational organization that promotes economic cooperation and integration among African states?
A) COMESA (Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa)
B) SADC (Southern African Development Community)
C) ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States)
D) EAC (East African Community)
- 17. What is the most popular sport in Botswana?
A) Football (Soccer)
B) Tennis
C) Cricket
D) Rugby
- 18. Which famous female sprinter from Botswana won a silver medal in the 400 meters at the 2016 Rio Olympics?
A) Caster Semenya
B) Amantle Montsho
C) Allyson Felix
D) Florence Griffith-Joyner
- 19. Which animal is featured on the national emblem of Botswana?
A) Rhino
B) Zebra
C) Lion
D) Elephant
- 20. Which desert covers much of Botswana's land area?
A) Gobi Desert
B) Namib Desert
C) Kalahari Desert
D) Sahara Desert
- 21. In which year did Botswana gain independence from Britain?
A) 1982
B) 1975
C) 1966
D) 1990
- 22. What is the name of the traditional Botswana music instrument with metal rings called?
A) Segaba
B) Kora
C) Balafon
D) Mbira
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