- 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) 1966
B) 1980
C) 1975
D) 1955
- 2. What is the capital city of Lesotho?
A) Bloemfontein
B) Johannesburg
C) Maseru
D) Durban
- 3. Lesotho is a landlocked country surrounded by which country?
A) South Africa
B) Swaziland
C) Namibia
D) Zimbabwe
- 4. Who is the current King of Lesotho?
A) Ntsu Mokhehle
B) Letsie III
C) Leabua Jonathan
D) Moshoeshoe II
- 5. What is the name of the traditional Basotho hat?
A) Sombrero
B) Mokorotlo
C) Top hat
D) Fez
- 6. Which mineral resource is abundant in Lesotho?
A) Gold
B) Coal
C) Diamonds
D) Platinum
- 7. Lesotho is known as the 'Kingdom in the ________.'
A) Sky
B) Clouds
C) Mountain
D) Valley
- 8. What type of government does Lesotho have?
A) Federal republic
B) Constitutional monarchy
C) Military dictatorship
D) Absolute monarchy
- 9. Lesotho was previously known as what?
A) Swaziland
B) Basutoland
C) Botswana
D) Eswatini
- 10. Which river forms part of the border between Lesotho and South Africa?
A) Limpopo River
B) Zambezi 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) Didgeridoo
B) Bagpipe
C) Sitar
D) Lesiba
- 13. Who was the founder of Lesotho?
A) Mokhehle
B) Pakalitha Mosisili
C) Moshoeshoe I
D) Tom Thabane
- 14. What is the highest point in Lesotho?
A) Mount Qiloane
B) Mafadi
C) Mont-aux-Sources
D) Thabana Ntlenyana
- 15. Which South African city is closest to Lesotho?
A) Pretoria
B) Port Elizabeth
C) Durban
D) Bloemfontein
- 16. Which mountain range covers much of Lesotho?
A) Andes
B) Drakensberg
C) Atlas
D) Kilimanjaro
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