- 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) 1980
D) 1975
- 2. What is the capital city of Lesotho?
A) Johannesburg
B) Durban
C) Maseru
D) Bloemfontein
- 3. Lesotho is a landlocked country surrounded by which country?
A) Zimbabwe
B) Namibia
C) Swaziland
D) South Africa
- 4. Who is the current King of Lesotho?
A) Moshoeshoe II
B) Letsie III
C) Leabua Jonathan
D) Ntsu Mokhehle
- 5. What is the name of the traditional Basotho hat?
A) Mokorotlo
B) Sombrero
C) Top hat
D) Fez
- 6. Which mineral resource is abundant in Lesotho?
A) Gold
B) Diamonds
C) Platinum
D) Coal
- 7. Lesotho is known as the 'Kingdom in the ________.'
A) Sky
B) Mountain
C) Valley
D) Clouds
- 8. What type of government does Lesotho have?
A) Federal republic
B) Military dictatorship
C) Absolute monarchy
D) Constitutional monarchy
- 9. Lesotho was previously known as what?
A) Swaziland
B) Botswana
C) Basutoland
D) Eswatini
- 10. Which river forms part of the border between Lesotho and South Africa?
A) Zambezi River
B) Orange River
C) Limpopo River
D) Cunene River
- 11. Which political party won the first general elections in independent Lesotho?
A) Basotho National Party
B) Democratic Congress
C) Lesotho Congress for Democracy
D) All Basotho Convention
- 12. Which of the following is a traditional Basotho musical instrument?
A) Sitar
B) Bagpipe
C) Didgeridoo
D) Lesiba
- 13. Who was the founder of Lesotho?
A) Tom Thabane
B) Pakalitha Mosisili
C) Moshoeshoe I
D) Mokhehle
- 14. What is the highest point in Lesotho?
A) Mount Qiloane
B) Mafadi
C) Thabana Ntlenyana
D) Mont-aux-Sources
- 15. Which South African city is closest to Lesotho?
A) Bloemfontein
B) Port Elizabeth
C) Pretoria
D) Durban
- 16. Which mountain range covers much of Lesotho?
A) Andes
B) Kilimanjaro
C) Drakensberg
D) Atlas
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