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