Benin
  • 1. What is the capital city of Benin?
A) Lagos
B) Cotonou
C) Porto-Novo
D) Abuja
  • 2. Which continent is Benin located in?
A) Africa
B) Asia
C) Europe
D) South America
  • 3. What is the official language of Benin?
A) Portuguese
B) English
C) French
D) Spanish
  • 4. Who was the first President of Benin?
A) Olusegun Obasanjo
B) Thomas Sankara
C) Nelson Mandela
D) Hubert Maga
  • 5. Which body of water borders Benin to the south?
A) Mediterranean Sea
B) Gulf of Guinea
C) Atlantic Ocean
D) Red Sea
  • 6. What is the largest ethnic group in Benin?
A) Yoruba
B) Fon
C) Igbo
D) Hausa
  • 7. When did Benin gain independence from France?
A) 2000
B) 1980
C) 1960
D) 1945
  • 8. Which famous musician was from Benin?
A) Bob Marley
B) Miriam Makeba
C) Angelique Kidjo
D) Fela Kuti
  • 9. Which of the following animals is commonly found in Benin's Pendjari National Park?
A) Polar Bear
B) Penguin
C) Kangaroo
D) Elephant
  • 10. What is the most popular sport in Benin?
A) Tennis
B) Football (Soccer)
C) Basketball
D) Golf
  • 11. Which important historical site is located in Benin and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
A) Pyramids of Egypt
B) Great Wall of China
C) Royal Palaces of Abomey
D) Colosseum in Rome
  • 12. What is the national symbol of Benin?
A) Dragon
B) Leopard
C) Eagle
D) Lion
  • 13. Which country borders Benin to the east?
A) Burkina Faso
B) Togo
C) Nigeria
D) Ghana
  • 14. Which European country colonized Benin in the late 19th century?
A) Netherlands
B) Spain
C) Portugal
D) France
  • 15. Which of the following is a traditional dance from Benin?
A) Salsa
B) Hula
C) Breakdance
D) Agbadja
  • 16. What is the currency of Benin?
A) Naira
B) Franc
C) West African CFA franc
D) Cedi
  • 17. What is the traditional religion of the Fon and Yoruba people in Benin?
A) Shintoism
B) Vodun
C) Taoism
D) Mormonism
  • 18. What agricultural product is a major export of Benin?
A) Cotton
B) Palm Oil
C) Tea
D) Coffee
  • 19. Where is the Pendjari National Park, a popular wildlife reserve, located in Benin?
A) Southern Benin
B) Northern Benin
C) Eastern Benin
D) Coastal Benin
  • 20. What is a significant cultural festival celebrated in Benin?
A) Oktoberfest
B) Vodun Festival
C) Diwali
D) Carnival
  • 21. What is the literacy rate in Benin?
A) 77%
B) 68%
C) 55%
D) 42%
  • 22. Which Beninese artist is known for his distinctive batik prints and painting?
A) Yinka Shonibare
B) Ben Enwonwu
C) El Anatsui
D) Romuald Hazoumè
  • 23. What famous waterway is located to the east of Benin?
A) Danube River
B) Yangtze River
C) Niger River
D) Mississippi River
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