History of Maputo - Test
  • 1. Which European country colonized Maputo?
A) France
B) Portugal
C) Germany
D) Spain
  • 2. What was the former name of Maputo?
A) Lourenço Marques
B) Quelimane
C) Nova Sofala
D) Santo António de Lisboa
  • 3. Maputo is situated on the coast of which ocean?
A) Arctic Ocean
B) Pacific Ocean
C) Atlantic Ocean
D) Indian Ocean
  • 4. In what year did Mozambique gain independence from Portugal?
A) 1975
B) 1980
C) 1960
D) 1990
  • 5. What is the main language spoken in Maputo?
A) English
B) Portuguese
C) Swahili
D) French
  • 6. Which famous author wrote the novel 'The Vagrant' set in Maputo?
A) Mia Couto
B) Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o
C) Nuruddin Farah
D) Chinua Achebe
  • 7. Which historic fortress in Maputo is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
A) Fort Jesus
B) Fort São Sebastião
C) Fortaleza de Maputo
D) Fort Elizabeth
  • 8. Which neighborhood in Maputo is known for its vibrant nightlife and markets?
A) Sommerschield
B) Polana
C) Mafalala
D) Baixa
  • 9. Who was the first president of Mozambique?
A) Samora Machel
B) Armando Guebuza
C) Joachim Chissano
D) Filipe Nyusi
  • 10. What type of government does Mozambique have?
A) Republic
B) Dictatorship
C) Communism
D) Monarchy
  • 11. Which musical genre is popular in Maputo and Mozambique?
A) Reggae
B) Country
C) Marrabenta
D) Salsa
  • 12. What is the traditional Mozambican dish often found in Maputo?
A) Jollof Rice
B) Matapa
C) Injera
D) Bobotie
  • 13. What is the currency used in Maputo?
A) South African Rand
B) Zambian Kwacha
C) Mozambican Metical
D) Angolan Kwanza
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