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