- 1. What is the capital city of Mauritania?
A) Bamako
B) Dakar
C) Nouakchott
D) Algiers
- 2. Which ocean borders the western coast of Mauritania?
A) Arctic Ocean
B) Indian Ocean
C) Atlantic Ocean
D) Pacific Ocean
- 3. Which language is predominantly spoken in Mauritania?
A) French
B) Arabic
C) Swahili
D) English
- 4. What is the currency of Mauritania?
A) Pound
B) Dinar
C) Euro
D) Ouguiya
- 5. Which desert covers a significant portion of Mauritania's territory?
A) Kalahari Desert
B) Atacama Desert
C) Gobi Desert
D) Sahara Desert
- 6. Mauritania gained independence from which country in 1960?
A) United Kingdom
B) Spain
C) Portugal
D) France
- 7. Who was the first President of Mauritania?
A) Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz
B) Moktar Ould Daddah
C) Ely Ould Mohamed Vall
D) Ould Cheikhna Ould Bou El Maali
- 8. Which river forms part of the border between Mauritania and Senegal?
A) Zambezi River
B) Senegal River
C) Congo River
D) Niger River
- 9. What is the traditional Mauritanian attire worn by both men and women that consists of loose-fitting garments?
A) Kilt
B) Boubou
C) Kimono
D) Sari
- 10. What is the centerpiece of the Mauritanian national flag?
A) Crescent and Star
B) Eagle
C) Coat of Arms
D) Sun
- 11. Which popular Mauritanian musical instrument is played by strumming the strings with a bow?
A) Piano
B) Guitar
C) Tidinit
D) Violin
- 12. The Adrar Plateau, a highland region in Mauritania, is known for its rich deposits of _________.
A) Diamonds
B) Gold
C) Iron Ore
D) Oil
- 13. When did Mauritania gain independence from France?
A) 1975
B) 1991
C) 1984
D) 1960
- 14. Which African country shares a border with Mauritania to the south?
A) Mali
B) Chad
C) Senegal
D) Algeria
- 15. What is the popular Mauritanian dish made of millet and accompanied by meat or vegetable stew?
A) Paella
B) Pilaf
C) Couscous
D) Thieboudienne
- 16. Which famous ancient trading city that was a UNESCO World Heritage Site is located in Mauritania?
A) Zinder
B) Timbuktu
C) Gao
D) Chinguetti
- 17. Which government type is Mauritania ruled by?
A) Republic
B) Dictatorship
C) Monarchy
D) Democracy
|