- 1. Burkina Faso is a landlocked country located in West Africa, bordered by six different countries including Mali, Niger, Benin, Togo, Ghana, and Ivory Coast. The geography of Burkina Faso is characterized by vast flat plains, plateaus, and scattered hills, with the Sahel region dominating the northern part of the country. The country experiences a tropical climate with distinct wet and dry seasons, and the vegetation varies from savannah in the south to semi-desert in the north. Burkina Faso's economy is heavily dependent on agriculture, with cotton being one of the main cash crops. The country faces challenges such as deforestation, soil erosion, and water scarcity, but efforts are being made to promote sustainable development and environmental conservation.
What is the capital city of Burkina Faso?
A) Koudougou
B) Ouagadougou
C) Bobo-Dioulasso
D) Tenkodogo
- 2. What language is the official language of Burkina Faso?
A) English
B) Arabic
C) Moore
D) French
- 3. What is the most common religion in Burkina Faso?
A) Buddhism
B) Christianity
C) Traditional African religions
D) Islam
- 4. Burkina Faso gained independence from France in which year?
A) 1955
B) 1960
C) 1975
D) 1985
- 5. What is the name of the national park in Burkina Faso known for its elephants and hippos?
A) W National Park
B) Arly National Park
C) Pendjari National Park
D) Kabore Tambi National Park
- 6. Which colonial power ruled Burkina Faso before its independence?
A) United Kingdom
B) Portugal
C) France
D) Spain
- 7. What is the largest ethnic group in Burkina Faso?
A) Mossi
B) Fulani
C) Mande
D) Bobo
- 8. Which famous film festival is held in Burkina Faso?
A) Venice Film Festival
B) FESPACO
C) Cannes Film Festival
D) Sundance Film Festival
- 9. What traditional musical instrument is commonly used in Burkina Faso?
A) Didgeridoo
B) Tabla
C) Balafon
D) Bagpipes
- 10. Which of the following is a staple food crop in Burkina Faso?
A) Quinoa
B) Sorghum
C) Cassava
D) Barley
- 11. Which famous desert is located north of Burkina Faso?
A) Sahara Desert
B) Kalahari Desert
C) Gobi Desert
D) Atacama Desert
- 12. What is the traditional clothing worn by the Mossi people of Burkina Faso called?
A) Sari
B) Lederhosen
C) Faso Dan Fani
D) Kimono
- 13. Which country does not border Burkina Faso?
A) Ivory Coast
B) Ghana
C) Niger
D) Chad
- 14. Which important African organization is headquartered in Ouagadougou?
A) AU
B) African Union
C) SADC
D) ECOWAS
- 15. Who was the first president of Burkina Faso following independence from France?
A) Maurice Yaméogo
B) Roch Marc Christian Kaboré
C) Blaise Compaoré
D) Thomas Sankara
- 16. Which river forms a part of the western border of Burkina Faso?
A) Niger River
B) Mouhoun River
C) Senegal River
D) Volta River
- 17. What is the highest point in Burkina Faso?
A) Mount Hombori Tondo
B) Mount Tenakourou
C) Mount Nimba
D) Tena Kourou
- 18. What is the main source of employment in Burkina Faso?
A) Mining
B) Tourism
C) Manufacturing
D) Agriculture
- 19. What is the main agricultural product of Burkina Faso?
A) Rice
B) Coffee
C) Tea
D) Cotton
- 20. Burkina Faso was formerly known as:
A) Upper Volta
B) French West Africa
C) Gold Coast
D) French Sudan
- 21. In which region of Africa is Burkina Faso located?
A) Southern Africa
B) West Africa
C) East Africa
D) Central Africa
- 22. What natural resource is Burkina Faso known for?
A) Copper
B) Gold
C) Oil
D) Diamonds
- 23. Who is considered the national hero of Burkina Faso for his role in the fight against colonialism?
A) Thomas Sankara
B) Roch Marc Christian Kaboré
C) Maurice Yaméogo
D) Blaise Compaoré
- 24. What tree is a symbol of Burkina Faso and depicted on its coat of arms?
A) Acacia tree
B) Sycamore tree
C) Shea tree
D) Baobab tree
- 25. Burkina Faso was named 'Upper Volta' until when?
A) 1984
B) 1977
C) 1990
D) 2002
- 26. What is the name of the traditional wrestling style practiced in Burkina Faso?
A) Wrestling
B) Sumo
C) Lutte Traditionnelle
D) Judo
- 27. Which former president of Burkina Faso was overthrown in 2014 after 27 years in power?
A) Blaise Compaoré
B) Roch Marc Christian Kaboré
C) Michel Kafando
D) Thomas Sankara
- 28. Which of the following is a traditional Burkinabé dish made from millet flour?
A) Jollof rice
B) Chapati
C) Tô
D) Dibi
- 29. What is the main traditional agricultural practice in Burkina Faso?
A) Commercial farming
B) Subsistence farming
C) Hydroponics
D) Aquaculture
- 30. How many official regions does Burkina Faso have?
A) 17
B) 10
C) 13
D) 15
- 31. Which city in Burkina Faso is known for its grand mosque?
A) Koudougou
B) Banfora
C) Ouagadougou
D) Bobo-Dioulasso
- 32. The Bobo people are known for their expertise in which craft?
A) Pottery
B) Weaving
C) Metalworking
D) Sculpture
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