- 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) 1955 B) 1966 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) Leabua Jonathan C) Letsie III D) Moshoeshoe II
- 5. What is the name of the traditional Basotho hat?
A) Mokorotlo B) Top hat C) Fez D) Sombrero
- 6. Which mineral resource is abundant in Lesotho?
A) Platinum B) Gold C) Diamonds D) Coal
- 7. Lesotho is known as the 'Kingdom in the ________.'
A) Clouds B) Valley C) Sky D) Mountain
- 8. What type of government does Lesotho have?
A) Constitutional monarchy B) Military dictatorship C) Federal republic D) Absolute monarchy
- 9. Which South African city is closest to Lesotho?
A) Durban B) Port Elizabeth C) Bloemfontein D) Pretoria
- 10. Which mountain range covers much of Lesotho?
A) Kilimanjaro B) Drakensberg C) Atlas D) Andes
- 11. Which of the following is a traditional Basotho musical instrument?
A) Sitar B) Bagpipe C) Didgeridoo D) Lesiba
- 12. Which river forms part of the border between Lesotho and South Africa?
A) Limpopo River B) Orange River C) Cunene River D) Zambezi River
- 13. What is the highest point in Lesotho?
A) Thabana Ntlenyana B) Mafadi C) Mont-aux-Sources D) Mount Qiloane
- 14. Lesotho was previously known as what?
A) Eswatini B) Basutoland C) Swaziland D) Botswana
- 15. Who was the founder of Lesotho?
A) Tom Thabane B) Pakalitha Mosisili C) Moshoeshoe I D) Mokhehle
- 16. 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
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