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