- 1. What is the capital city of Mauritania?
A) Nouakchott
B) Algiers
C) Bamako
D) Dakar
- 2. Which ocean borders the western coast of Mauritania?
A) Indian Ocean
B) Atlantic Ocean
C) Pacific Ocean
D) Arctic Ocean
- 3. Which language is predominantly spoken in Mauritania?
A) Arabic
B) English
C) Swahili
D) French
- 4. What is the currency of Mauritania?
A) Dinar
B) Ouguiya
C) Pound
D) Euro
- 5. Which desert covers a significant portion of Mauritania's territory?
A) Gobi Desert
B) Kalahari Desert
C) Atacama Desert
D) Sahara Desert
- 6. Mauritania gained independence from which country in 1960?
A) Portugal
B) Spain
C) France
D) United Kingdom
- 7. Who was the first President of Mauritania?
A) Ely Ould Mohamed Vall
B) Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz
C) Ould Cheikhna Ould Bou El Maali
D) Moktar Ould Daddah
- 8. Which river forms part of the border between Mauritania and Senegal?
A) Congo River
B) Senegal River
C) Niger River
D) Zambezi River
- 9. What is the traditional Mauritanian attire worn by both men and women that consists of loose-fitting garments?
A) Kimono
B) Sari
C) Kilt
D) Boubou
- 10. What is the centerpiece of the Mauritanian national flag?
A) Sun
B) Crescent and Star
C) Coat of Arms
D) Eagle
- 11. Which popular Mauritanian musical instrument is played by strumming the strings with a bow?
A) Violin
B) Piano
C) Guitar
D) Tidinit
- 12. The Adrar Plateau, a highland region in Mauritania, is known for its rich deposits of _________.
A) Oil
B) Gold
C) Iron Ore
D) Diamonds
- 13. When did Mauritania gain independence from France?
A) 1984
B) 1975
C) 1991
D) 1960
- 14. Which African country shares a border with Mauritania to the south?
A) Chad
B) Algeria
C) Senegal
D) Mali
- 15. What is the popular Mauritanian dish made of millet and accompanied by meat or vegetable stew?
A) Pilaf
B) Paella
C) Thieboudienne
D) Couscous
- 16. Which famous ancient trading city that was a UNESCO World Heritage Site is located in Mauritania?
A) Zinder
B) Gao
C) Timbuktu
D) Chinguetti
- 17. Which government type is Mauritania ruled by?
A) Dictatorship
B) Democracy
C) Republic
D) Monarchy
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