- 1. Lesotho, officially known as the Kingdom of Lesotho, is a landlocked country located in Southern Africa. The history of Lesotho is deeply rooted in the struggles of its people for independence and self-determination. The Basotho people, who are the major ethnic group in Lesotho, have a rich cultural heritage that dates back centuries. Lesotho was originally inhabited by the San and Khoikhoi peoples, with the Bantu-speaking Basotho arriving in the region in the 16th century.
Which year did Lesotho gain independence from British colonial rule?
A) 1966
B) 1955
C) 1975
D) 1980
- 2. What is the capital city of Lesotho?
A) Bloemfontein
B) Johannesburg
C) Durban
D) Maseru
- 3. Lesotho is a landlocked country surrounded by which country?
A) Namibia
B) Zimbabwe
C) Swaziland
D) South Africa
- 4. Who is the current King of Lesotho?
A) Ntsu Mokhehle
B) Letsie III
C) Moshoeshoe II
D) Leabua Jonathan
- 5. What is the name of the traditional Basotho hat?
A) Sombrero
B) Top hat
C) Fez
D) Mokorotlo
- 6. Which mineral resource is abundant in Lesotho?
A) Diamonds
B) Gold
C) Platinum
D) Coal
- 7. Lesotho is known as the 'Kingdom in the ________.'
A) Valley
B) Sky
C) Mountain
D) Clouds
- 8. What type of government does Lesotho have?
A) Constitutional monarchy
B) Military dictatorship
C) Absolute monarchy
D) Federal republic
- 9. Lesotho was previously known as what?
A) Eswatini
B) Basutoland
C) Swaziland
D) Botswana
- 10. Which river forms part of the border between Lesotho and South Africa?
A) Limpopo River
B) Zambezi River
C) Orange River
D) Cunene River
- 11. Which political party won the first general elections in independent Lesotho?
A) Democratic Congress
B) Basotho National Party
C) Lesotho Congress for Democracy
D) All Basotho Convention
- 12. Which of the following is a traditional Basotho musical instrument?
A) Sitar
B) Didgeridoo
C) Lesiba
D) Bagpipe
- 13. Who was the founder of Lesotho?
A) Moshoeshoe I
B) Pakalitha Mosisili
C) Mokhehle
D) Tom Thabane
- 14. What is the highest point in Lesotho?
A) Thabana Ntlenyana
B) Mont-aux-Sources
C) Mafadi
D) Mount Qiloane
- 15. Which South African city is closest to Lesotho?
A) Port Elizabeth
B) Pretoria
C) Durban
D) Bloemfontein
- 16. Which mountain range covers much of Lesotho?
A) Drakensberg
B) Andes
C) Kilimanjaro
D) Atlas
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