Quiz on Africa

What percentage of the world's human population lives in Africa?

• 20%

• 14%

• 30%

What fraction of Earth's total land surface does Africa cover?

• One fifth

• One fourth

• One third

How many countries are there in Africa?

• 50

• 54

• 60

Which ocean borders Africa to the west?

• Indian Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

Africa is known as the birthplace of which species?

• Dinosaurs

• Humans

• Mammals

Which of these ancient civilizations originated in Africa?

• Mesopotamia

• Maya

• Ancient Egypt

By 1900, which European country had colonized parts of Africa?

• France

• Russia

• Sweden

Which African country was the last to gain independence in 1977?

• Nigeria

• Djibouti

• Ghana

What is the longest river in Africa?

• Congo River

• Zambezi River

• Nile River

How much of the African continent does the Sahara Desert cover?

• One third

• Half

• One fourth