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