- 1. Maputo, the capital city of Mozambique, is a vibrant, coastal metropolis situated along the shores of the Indian Ocean. Known for its unique blend of African, Portuguese, and indigenous cultures, Maputo is characterized by its remarkable architecture that reflects a rich historical legacy, including the iconic Iron House designed by the famous Gustave Eiffel and the striking 19th-century Cathedral of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception. The city boasts lively markets, such as the bustling Mercado do Baixa, where the aromas of spices and fresh seafood tantalize the senses, and the picturesque Praça da Independência, which serves as a social hub for locals and tourists alike. With a dynamic arts scene, Maputo is home to numerous galleries and performance spaces that showcase the vibrant creativity of Mozambican artists. The city's beachfront promenades and parks provide residents and visitors with stunning views of the ocean and a perfect backdrop for leisurely strolls. Moreover, Maputo's unique culinary landscape offers a delightful array of traditional dishes, infused with flavors from the sea and local produce, inviting food enthusiasts to explore the diverse gastronomic offerings. As a gateway to the rich natural wonders of Mozambique, including spectacular national parks and pristine beaches, Maputo is not just a city but a living tapestry of life, culture, and history, making it an enchanting destination in southern Africa.
What is the capital city of Mozambique?
A) Nampula
B) Beira
C) Maputo
D) Tete
- 2. Which body of water lies to the east of Maputo?
A) Indian Ocean
B) Mediterranean Sea
C) Red Sea
D) Atlantic Ocean
- 3. What is the official language spoken in Maputo?
A) Spanish
B) Portuguese
C) Swahili
D) English
- 4. Which currency is used in Maputo?
A) Euro
B) Rand
C) Metical
D) Dollar
- 5. What year was Maputo officially designated as the capital of Mozambique?
A) 1980
B) 1990
C) 1960
D) 1975
- 6. Which festival is celebrated in Maputo?
A) Lollapalooza
B) Maputo Music Festival
C) Glastonbury Festival
D) Coachella
- 7. Which event is commemorated at the Monument to the Unknown Soldier in Maputo?
A) World War I
B) Cold War
C) Mozambican War for Independence
D) World War II
- 8. What is Maputo's main airport?
A) JFK Airport
B) Heathrow Airport
C) Maputo International Airport
D) Cairo International Airport
- 9. What type of climate does Maputo have?
A) Polar climate
B) Desert climate
C) Tropical climate
D) Temperate climate
- 10. Which sport is popular in Maputo?
A) American Football
B) Soccer
C) Ice Hockey
D) Baseball
- 11. Which national park is located near Maputo?
A) Serengeti National Park
B) Kruger National Park
C) Maputo National Park
D) Etosha National Park
- 12. What type of wildlife is common in the region around Maputo?
A) Kangaroos
B) Penguins
C) Elephants
D) Polar bears
- 13. What is the population of Maputo approximately as of recent data?
A) 500,000
B) 1.1 million
C) 3.5 million
D) 2.5 million
- 14. What was Maputo formerly known as before 1976?
A) Espírito Santo
B) Baixa de Maputo
C) Delagoa Bay
D) Lourenço Marques
- 15. In which year did Lourenço Marques become a city?
A) 1876
B) 1900
C) 1887
D) 1898
- 16. What is the total population of the Maputo metropolitan area?
A) 500,000
B) 2,717,437
C) 3,000,000
D) 1,088,449
- 17. What is the primary economic activity centered around in Maputo?
A) Agriculture
B) Commerce through its port
C) Mining
D) Tourism
- 18. Which rivers converge near Maputo?
A) Nile, Congo, Zambezi, and Limpopo
B) Tembe, Mbuluzi, Matola, and Infulene
C) Danube, Rhine, Volga, and Seine
D) Amazon, Orinoco, Parana, and Sao Francisco
- 19. What nickname is Maputo known by due to its tree-lined avenues?
A) City of Acacias
B) Pearl of the Indian Ocean
C) Paris of Africa
D) Venice of Africa
- 20. Which university is the oldest in Mozambique and located in Maputo?
A) Eduardo Mondlane University
B) Catholic University of Mozambique
C) Pedagogical University
D) São Tomás University
- 21. What was the outcome of the Luso-British conflict over Lourenço Marques?
A) Ruled in favor of Portugal by Patrice de MacMahon
B) Led to the city's destruction
C) Ruled in favor of Britain
D) Resulted in a shared administration
- 22. What significant event led to Lourenço Marques' growth in the late 19th century?
A) The construction of the Suez Canal
B) The opening of the Transcontinental Railroad
C) The discovery of diamonds
D) The Witwatersrand Gold Rush
- 23. Which country's tourists frequented Maputo before Mozambique's independence in 1975?
A) United States and Canada
B) Portugal and Spain
C) South Africa and Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe)
D) France and Germany
- 24. What was the name of the liberation movement that fought for Mozambique's independence?
A) FRELIMO
B) ZANU-PF
C) SWAPO
D) ANC
- 25. What accord was signed in September 1974 related to Mozambique's independence?
A) The Lourenço Accord
B) The Maputo Accord
C) The Phumo Accord
D) The Lusaka Accord
- 26. What was the original proposed name for the capital after Mozambique's independence?
A) Lourenço Marques
B) Mozambique City
C) Viva Maputo
D) Can Phumo
- 27. Who was Can Phumo named after?
A) A FRELIMO leader
B) The founder of Mozambique
C) A Portuguese navigator
D) A Shangaan chief
- 28. Which river marks the northern border of Mozambique with Tanzania?
A) The Rovuma River
B) The Limpopo River
C) The Maputo River
D) The Zambezi River
- 29. How many rivers drain into the Estuário do Espírito Santo near Maputo?
A) Four
B) Two
C) Five
D) Three
- 30. What is the length of Maputo Bay?
A) 95 kilometres (59 miles)
B) 30 kilometres (19 miles)
C) 120 kilometres (75 miles)
D) 50 kilometres (31 miles)
- 31. Which island is located at the extreme east of Maputo city and bay?
A) Pemba Island
B) Moçambique Island
C) Inhaca
D) Ibo Island
- 32. What is the total area covered by the municipality of Maputo?
A) 500 square kilometres (193 sq mi)
B) 1000 square kilometres (386 sq mi)
C) 200 square kilometres (77 sq mi)
D) 346 square kilometres (134 sq mi)
- 33. How far is Maputo from the South African border at Ressano Garcia?
A) 120 km (75 miles)
B) 200 km (124 miles)
C) 80 km (50 miles)
D) 150 km (93 miles)
- 34. What is the mean temperature of Maputo?
A) 18.8 °C (65.8 °F)
B) 22.8 °C (73.0 °F)
C) 26.8 °C (80.2 °F)
D) 30.0 °C (86.0 °F)
- 35. Which month is the hottest in Maputo?
A) July
B) March
C) December
D) January
- 36. What climate change scenario estimates a global warming of ~2.5–3 °C by 2100?
A) Paris Agreement
B) Representative Concentration Pathway 8.5
C) Representative Concentration Pathway 4.5
D) Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
- 37. Which Brazilian city's current climate is expected to resemble Maputo's future climate by 2050?
A) São Paulo
B) Goiânia
C) Brasília
D) Rio de Janeiro
- 38. Which report estimates that Maputo would sustain cumulative damages of US$65 billion by 2050 under RCP 4.5?
A) 2019 PLOS One paper
B) 2022 IPCC Sixth Assessment Report
C) World Meteorological Organization
D) United Nations Climate Change Conference
- 39. How many major African cities are estimated to be severely affected by future sea level rise?
A) 8
B) 15
C) 12
D) 10
- 40. How many main administrative divisions does Maputo have?
A) Ten
B) Seven
C) Nine
D) Five
- 41. What event led to a mass exodus of Portuguese refugees from Maputo?
A) The Mozambican Civil War
B) Independence in 1975
C) A natural disaster
D) The Carnation Revolution (1974)
- 42. What is a major environmental concern for Maputo as a coastal city?
A) Earthquakes
B) Desertification
C) Vulnerability to sea level rise
D) Volcanic eruptions
- 43. What has been a consequence of the lack of government coordination in Maputo?
A) Rapid urbanization
B) Impediments to progressing infrastructure development
C) Improved public services
D) Increased tourism
- 44. In which year did PROMAPUTO begin?
A) 2015
B) 2011
C) 2020
D) 2007
- 45. Which phase of PROMAPUTO was supposed to improve the collection of property tax (IPRA)?
A) Neither phase
B) PROMAPUTO2
C) Both phases
D) PROMAPUTO1
- 46. What was one of the IT systems implemented during PROMAPUTO2?
A) Supply Chain Management System
B) Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS)
C) Customer Relationship Management System
D) Enterprise Resource Planning System
- 47. Which avenue was completed during the second phase of PROMAPUTO?
A) Avenida Salvador Allende
B) Avenida Julius Nyerere
C) Marginal along the beach
D) Avenida 24 Julho
- 48. How many stories does the Maputo Business Tower have?
A) 22-story building
B) 10-story building
C) 15-story building
D) 19-story building
- 49. Which company constructed a 22-story hotel in Maputo?
A) PROMAPUTO
B) Radisson Blu corporation
C) Vodacom
D) Maputo Business Tower
- 50. What was the purpose of the regeneration project at the former FACIM grounds?
A) Industrial expansion
B) Agricultural development
C) Tourist attraction creation
D) Urban regeneration
- 51. Who announced the restoration of Vila Algarve in February 2011?
A) FRELIMO leader Samora Machel
B) The International and State Defence Police (PIDE)
C) President Armando Guebuza
D) The Automovel & Touring Club de Moçambique
- 52. Which event did Maputo host in 2011?
A) The African Cup of Nations
B) The Olympic Games
C) The FIFA World Cup
D) The All-Africa Games
- 53. What is the capacity of Estádio do Zimpeto after its renovation for the 2011 All-Africa Games?
A) 15,000 spectators
B) 32,000 spectators
C) 10,000 spectators
D) 42,000 spectators
- 54. Which stadium is the largest in the Metropolitan Area of Maputo?
A) Estádio do Zimpeto
B) Estádio do Maxaquene
C) Estádio Costa do Sol
D) Estádio da Machava
- 55. Which reggae group held a concert at Estádio da Machava in 2005?
A) Bob Marley and The Wailers
B) Steel Pulse
C) UB40
D) Aswad
- 56. What was a major issue with the initial surface of Autódromo de Lourenço Marques?
A) It did not provide enough grip.
B) It had no seating capacity
C) It was too long
D) It was located in an unsafe area
- 57. When was the Autódromo de Lourenço Marques track inaugurated after renovation?
A) 15 August 1981
B) 1 January 1968
C) 26 November 1970
D) 25 June 1975
- 58. What is the capacity of Maputo's main basketball arena, Pavilhão do Maxaquene?
A) 15,000 people
B) 3,500 people
C) 4,000 people
D) 10,000 people
- 59. Which bloc influenced the new street names chosen in Maputo post-independence?
A) Western Bloc
B) European Union
C) Eastern Bloc
D) African Union
- 60. What type of transportation primarily serves non-walking trips in Maputo?
A) Chapas (minibus taxis)
B) Trains
C) Subway
D) Bicycles
- 61. How many buses did TPM recently acquire to improve public transport?
A) 150
B) 500
C) 270+
D) 400
- 62. In which year was the domestic terminal at Maputo International Airport completed?
A) 2012
B) 2015
C) 2010
D) 2008
- 63. Which area does the Baixa bus terminal serve in Maputo?
A) Downtown/central
B) Southern suburbs
C) Suburban
D) Northern outskirts
- 64. What is the name of the bus terminal located near the Museum in Maputo?
A) Cultural Center
B) Museu (Museum)
C) Historical Square
D) Central Park
- 65. Which bus terminal in Maputo handles regional and national buses?
A) Junta
B) Museu
C) Baixa
D) Central Terminal
- 66. Which ferry service is available from Maputo?
A) Maxaquene
B) Matola
C) KaTembe
D) Polana
- 67. How many vehicles can a ferry carry per trip from Maputo to KaTembe?
A) 100
B) 50
C) 30
D) 20
- 68. When did the electric tramway system commence in Maputo?
A) June 1925
B) March 1899
C) February 1904
D) January 1910
- 69. When did trams stop being used in Maputo?
A) 1947
B) 1936
C) 1963
D) 1955
- 70. Until what year is the firm allowed to manage the Port of Maputo?
A) 2040
B) 2028
C) 2025
D) 2030
- 71. What type of vessels can the Port of Maputo now handle after dredging works in 2010?
A) Handymax vessels
B) Suezmax vessels
C) Panamax vessels
D) Capesize vessels
- 72. By 2030, how many trains per day is the port expected to handle?
A) 50
B) 10
C) 25
D) 40
- 73. What are three-wheelers commonly known as in some Asian countries?
A) Cyclos
B) Tuk-tuks
C) Rickshaws
D) Bajajs
- 74. What local name is given to three-wheelers in Maputo?
A) Cyclos
B) Tchopelas
C) Motos
D) Vespas
- 75. Which hotel in Maputo was designed by Herbert Baker?
A) Hotel Girassol
B) Hotel Tivoli
C) Hotel Real
D) Hotel Polana
- 76. What is one reason for the removal of acacia trees in Maputo?
A) Expansion of road networks
B) Urban beautification projects
C) Pruning overgrown trees during winter months
D) Pest infestation control
- 77. In what year was television introduced in Mozambique?
A) 1975
B) 1981
C) 2000
D) 1990
- 78. What type of movies were produced locally in the late 1970s and 1980s in Mozambique?
A) Science fiction
B) Commercial Hollywood films
C) Home-made productions depicting Socialist ideologies
D) Romantic comedies
- 79. What is Maputo famous for in terms of handicraft?
A) Producing Portuguese colonial architecture.
B) Exhibiting works by Malangatana Ngwenya and Alberto Chissano.
C) Hosting the Dockanema Documentary Film Festival.
D) Making small sculptures called 'pshikelekedanas' from soft wood using a penknife.
- 80. Who designed the Jardim Tunduru in the 1880s?
A) John Smith
B) António Cardoso
C) Thomas Honney
D) Francisco de Paula Rodrigues Alves
- 81. What architectural style is the entrance of Jardim Tunduru designed in?
A) Baroque style
B) Gothic style
C) Neo-Manueline style
D) Modernist style
- 82. When was the Universidade Eduardo Mondlane established?
A) 1980
B) 1990
C) 1968
D) 1975
- 83. In what year did construction begin for Hospital Miguel Bombarda?
A) 1950
B) 1976
C) 1900
D) 1925
- 84. What was the name of Hospital Central de Maputo before 1976?
A) Hospital General Lourenço Marques
B) Clinica Especial de Maputo
C) Hospital Geral de Mavalane
D) Hospital Miguel Bombarda
- 85. How many departments does Hospital Central de Maputo have?
A) Ten
B) Four
C) Eight
D) Six
- 86. Which of the following is not a department at Hospital Central de Maputo?
A) Neurology
B) Surgery
C) Pediatrics
D) Medicine
- 87. Which city does Maputo have a cooperation agreement with?
A) Nairobi, Kenya
B) Luanda, Angola
C) Lisbon, Portugal
D) Barcelona, Spain
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