Botswana's Rich History and Heritage
- 1. When did Botswana gain independence from British colonial rule?
A) 1954
B) 1975
C) 1966
D) 1982
- 2. What is the capital city of Botswana?
A) Gaborone
B) Maun
C) Francistown
D) Lobatse
- 3. What is the official language of Botswana?
A) French
B) Afrikaans
C) Tswana
D) English
- 4. Which precious stone is commonly mined in Botswana?
A) Coal
B) Diamonds
C) Gold
D) Copper
- 5. Which national park in Botswana is famous for its large elephant herds?
A) Makgadikgadi Pans National Park
B) Moremi Game Reserve
C) Chobe National Park
D) Central Kalahari Game Reserve
- 6. Which famous historical site in Botswana has ancient rock paintings dating back thousands of years?
A) Makgadikgadi Pans
B) Chobe National Park
C) Central Kalahari Game Reserve
D) Tsodilo Hills
- 7. Which animal is featured on the coat of arms of Botswana?
A) Lion
B) Elephant
C) Buffalo
D) Zebra
- 8. What is the traditional food of Botswana made from cornmeal and often served with meat or vegetable stew?
A) Couscous
B) Biltong
C) Jollof Rice
D) Pap
- 9. What event contributed significantly to Botswana's economic growth in the 1970s?
A) Tourism influx
B) Oil boom
C) Discovery of diamonds
D) Agricultural revolution
- 10. Who are the indigenous people of Botswana scattered throughout the southern part of the country?
A) Bantu
B) Zulu
C) San
D) Xhosa
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