Unveiling Africa: Challenge your awareness of its cultures

Questions

1. Which of the following is a traditional African musical instrument? A) Guitar
   B) Djembe
   C) Piano
   D) Violin
2. What is the primary purpose of African masks in many cultures? A) Decoration
   B) Ritual and spiritual significance
   C) Fashion statement
   D) Practical use
3. Which African country is known for its ancient pyramids? A) Nigeria
   B) Egypt
   C) Kenya
   D) South Africa
4. Which dance is commonly associated with the Maasai people of Kenya and Tanzania? A) Zulu dance
   B) Adumu (Jumping Dance)
   C) Haka
   D) Cumbia
5. What is the significance of the kente cloth in Ghanaian culture? A) It is used for everyday clothing.
   B) It symbolizes wealth and social status.
   C) It is only worn during funerals.
   D) It has no cultural significance.
6. Which of the following is a popular West African dish made from fermented cassava? A) Injera
   B) Fufu
   C) Jollof rice
   D) Biltong
7. In which country is the Great Mosque of Djenné, a UNESCO World Heritage site, located? A) Mali
   B) Senegal
   C) Burkina Faso
   D) Niger
8. Which language family is most widely spoken in Africa? A) Indo-European
   B) Afro-Asiatic
   C) Sino-Tibetan
   D) Uralic
9. What is the traditional form of storytelling in many African cultures known as? A) Oral history
   B) Folklore
   C) Griot tradition
   D) Novel writing
10. The Tuareg people, known for their distinctive blue clothing, primarily inhabit which region?
    A) The Sahel
    B) The Horn of Africa
    C) The Great Rift Valley

Answers

1. Djembe
2. Ritual and spiritual significance
3. Egypt
4. Adumu (Jumping Dance)
5. It symbolizes wealth and social status.
6. Fufu
7. Mali
8. Afro-Asiatic
9. Griot tradition
10. The Sahel