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