Introduction to Africa - Trivia

What country in Africa is home to the most pyramids in the world?

• Egypt

• Sudan

The African cheetah is the fastest land animal in the world. How fast can it run?

• 40 mph

• 50 mph

• 60 mph

• 70 mph

Africa is the only continent in which both the Prime Meridian and Equator are found.

• True

• False

Approximately how many different languages are spoken on the continent of Africa?

• 500

• 100

• 2000

• 5000

What is the most common language spoken in Africa?

• Swahili

• Arabic

• French

• English

What percent of the world's lion population is found in Africa?

• 80%

• 75%

• 99%

• 90%

Based on population by continent, what rank is Africa?

• 1st

• 2nd

• 3rd

• 4th

The world's largest desert is located in Africa. What is its name?

• Sahara Desert

• Gobi Desert

• Sonoran Desert

• Atacama Desert

Two of the 55 countries in Africa were not taken over by European powers.

• True

• False

There are more people with internet access in New York City than the entire continent of Africa.

• True

• False