Botswana's Rich History and Heritage
- 1. When did Botswana gain independence from British colonial rule?
A) 1966
B) 1975
C) 1982
D) 1954
- 2. What is the capital city of Botswana?
A) Maun
B) Lobatse
C) Gaborone
D) Francistown
- 3. What is the official language of Botswana?
A) English
B) Tswana
C) Afrikaans
D) French
- 4. Which precious stone is commonly mined in Botswana?
A) Gold
B) Copper
C) Diamonds
D) Coal
- 5. Which national park in Botswana is famous for its large elephant herds?
A) Chobe National Park
B) Central Kalahari Game Reserve
C) Moremi Game Reserve
D) Makgadikgadi Pans National Park
- 6. Who are the indigenous people of Botswana scattered throughout the southern part of the country?
A) Xhosa
B) Zulu
C) Bantu
D) San
- 7. Which animal is featured on the coat of arms of Botswana?
A) Lion
B) Zebra
C) Buffalo
D) Elephant
- 8. What is the traditional food of Botswana made from cornmeal and often served with meat or vegetable stew?
A) Pap
B) Jollof Rice
C) Biltong
D) Couscous
- 9. Which famous historical site in Botswana has ancient rock paintings dating back thousands of years?
A) Central Kalahari Game Reserve
B) Chobe National Park
C) Makgadikgadi Pans
D) Tsodilo Hills
- 10. What event contributed significantly to Botswana's economic growth in the 1970s?
A) Discovery of diamonds
B) Tourism influx
C) Oil boom
D) Agricultural revolution
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