- 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) 1975
C) 1966
D) 1980
- 2. What is the capital city of Lesotho?
A) Durban
B) Bloemfontein
C) Johannesburg
D) Maseru
- 3. Lesotho is a landlocked country surrounded by which country?
A) South Africa
B) Swaziland
C) Zimbabwe
D) Namibia
- 4. Who is the current King of Lesotho?
A) Leabua Jonathan
B) Ntsu Mokhehle
C) Moshoeshoe II
D) Letsie III
- 5. What is the name of the traditional Basotho hat?
A) Fez
B) Mokorotlo
C) Sombrero
D) Top hat
- 6. Which mineral resource is abundant in Lesotho?
A) Platinum
B) Diamonds
C) Gold
D) Coal
- 7. Lesotho is known as the 'Kingdom in the ________.'
A) Sky
B) Valley
C) Mountain
D) Clouds
- 8. What type of government does Lesotho have?
A) Military dictatorship
B) Federal republic
C) Absolute monarchy
D) Constitutional monarchy
- 9. Lesotho was previously known as what?
A) Swaziland
B) Botswana
C) Eswatini
D) Basutoland
- 10. Which river forms part of the border between Lesotho and South Africa?
A) Zambezi River
B) Limpopo River
C) Cunene River
D) Orange River
- 11. Which political party won the first general elections in independent Lesotho?
A) Democratic Congress
B) Lesotho Congress for Democracy
C) All Basotho Convention
D) Basotho National Party
- 12. Which of the following is a traditional Basotho musical instrument?
A) Lesiba
B) Didgeridoo
C) Sitar
D) Bagpipe
- 13. Who was the founder of Lesotho?
A) Moshoeshoe I
B) Pakalitha Mosisili
C) Tom Thabane
D) Mokhehle
- 14. What is the highest point in Lesotho?
A) Mont-aux-Sources
B) Thabana Ntlenyana
C) Mafadi
D) Mount Qiloane
- 15. Which South African city is closest to Lesotho?
A) Port Elizabeth
B) Pretoria
C) Bloemfontein
D) Durban
- 16. Which mountain range covers much of Lesotho?
A) Andes
B) Kilimanjaro
C) Drakensberg
D) Atlas
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