- 1. Lesotho, officially known as the Kingdom of Lesotho, is a landlocked country located in Southern Africa. The history of Lesotho is deeply rooted in the struggles of its people for independence and self-determination. The Basotho people, who are the major ethnic group in Lesotho, have a rich cultural heritage that dates back centuries. Lesotho was originally inhabited by the San and Khoikhoi peoples, with the Bantu-speaking Basotho arriving in the region in the 16th century.
Which year did Lesotho gain independence from British colonial rule?
A) 1955
B) 1966
C) 1975
D) 1980
- 2. What is the capital city of Lesotho?
A) Durban
B) Johannesburg
C) Bloemfontein
D) Maseru
- 3. Lesotho is a landlocked country surrounded by which country?
A) Swaziland
B) Namibia
C) Zimbabwe
D) South Africa
- 4. Who is the current King of Lesotho?
A) Letsie III
B) Moshoeshoe II
C) Ntsu Mokhehle
D) Leabua Jonathan
- 5. What is the name of the traditional Basotho hat?
A) Top hat
B) Mokorotlo
C) Fez
D) Sombrero
- 6. Which mineral resource is abundant in Lesotho?
A) Diamonds
B) Gold
C) Platinum
D) Coal
- 7. Lesotho is known as the 'Kingdom in the ________.'
A) Mountain
B) Valley
C) Sky
D) Clouds
- 8. What type of government does Lesotho have?
A) Constitutional monarchy
B) Military dictatorship
C) Federal republic
D) Absolute monarchy
- 9. Which South African city is closest to Lesotho?
A) Durban
B) Bloemfontein
C) Pretoria
D) Port Elizabeth
- 10. Which mountain range covers much of Lesotho?
A) Atlas
B) Andes
C) Kilimanjaro
D) Drakensberg
- 11. Which of the following is a traditional Basotho musical instrument?
A) Sitar
B) Didgeridoo
C) Bagpipe
D) Lesiba
- 12. Which river forms part of the border between Lesotho and South Africa?
A) Zambezi River
B) Cunene River
C) Limpopo River
D) Orange River
- 13. What is the highest point in Lesotho?
A) Mafadi
B) Mont-aux-Sources
C) Mount Qiloane
D) Thabana Ntlenyana
- 14. Lesotho was previously known as what?
A) Basutoland
B) Eswatini
C) Botswana
D) Swaziland
- 15. Who was the founder of Lesotho?
A) Pakalitha Mosisili
B) Tom Thabane
C) Mokhehle
D) Moshoeshoe I
- 16. Which political party won the first general elections in independent Lesotho?
A) Lesotho Congress for Democracy
B) Basotho National Party
C) All Basotho Convention
D) Democratic Congress
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