- 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) 1975
B) 1980
C) 1966
D) 1955
- 2. What is the capital city of Lesotho?
A) Maseru
B) Bloemfontein
C) Johannesburg
D) Durban
- 3. Lesotho is a landlocked country surrounded by which country?
A) Zimbabwe
B) South Africa
C) Swaziland
D) Namibia
- 4. Who is the current King of Lesotho?
A) Leabua Jonathan
B) Ntsu Mokhehle
C) Moshoeshoe II
D) Letsie III
- 5. What is the name of the traditional Basotho hat?
A) Fez
B) Top hat
C) Sombrero
D) Mokorotlo
- 6. Which mineral resource is abundant in Lesotho?
A) Gold
B) Coal
C) Diamonds
D) Platinum
- 7. Lesotho is known as the 'Kingdom in the ________.'
A) Valley
B) Clouds
C) Sky
D) Mountain
- 8. What type of government does Lesotho have?
A) Military dictatorship
B) Constitutional monarchy
C) Absolute monarchy
D) Federal republic
- 9. Which South African city is closest to Lesotho?
A) Pretoria
B) Bloemfontein
C) Port Elizabeth
D) Durban
- 10. Which mountain range covers much of Lesotho?
A) Atlas
B) Drakensberg
C) Kilimanjaro
D) Andes
- 11. Which of the following is a traditional Basotho musical instrument?
A) Bagpipe
B) Didgeridoo
C) Lesiba
D) Sitar
- 12. Which river forms part of the border between Lesotho and South Africa?
A) Zambezi River
B) Limpopo River
C) Orange River
D) Cunene River
- 13. What is the highest point in Lesotho?
A) Mont-aux-Sources
B) Thabana Ntlenyana
C) Mafadi
D) Mount Qiloane
- 14. Lesotho was previously known as what?
A) Swaziland
B) Botswana
C) Eswatini
D) Basutoland
- 15. Who was the founder of Lesotho?
A) Tom Thabane
B) Pakalitha Mosisili
C) Mokhehle
D) Moshoeshoe I
- 16. Which political party won the first general elections in independent Lesotho?
A) Lesotho Congress for Democracy
B) Democratic Congress
C) All Basotho Convention
D) Basotho National Party
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