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Country quiz: South Africa

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    A quiz with questions about South Africa that includes nature/wildlife, culture/society, geography, history/politics.
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  • Who was the first Black president of South Africa?
    Nelson Mandela
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  • What year did South Africa become a republic?
    1941
    1951
    1931
    1961
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  • What was the name of the policy of racial segregation enforced until the early 1990s?
    Otherheid
    Splitheid
    Separatheid
    Apartheid
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  • What significant political event occurred in South Africa in 1994?
    Nelson Mandela got married
    Thabo Mbeki became president
    Nelson Mandela was released from prison
    First fully democratic, multiracial elections
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  • What international sports event did South Africa host in 2010?
    Cricket World Cup
    FIFA World Cup
    Rugby World Cup
    The Olympics
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  • Who was Desmond Tutu?
    President and anti-apartheid activist.
    Judge and anti-apartheid activist.
    Archbishop and anti-apartheid activist.
    King and anti-apartheid activisit.
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  • Which city is NOT a capital city of South Africa?
    Bloemfontein
    Johannesburg
    Cape Town
    Pretoria
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  • Name the two oceans that surround the southern coast of South Africa.
    Atlantic and Indian
    Indian and Arctic
    Atlantic and Pacific
    Pacific and Indian
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  • What major river flows through South Africa and Mozambique?
    KwaZulu River
    Limpopo River
    eGoli River
    Swatini River
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  • Name the infamous island prison where Nelson Mandela was held.
    Roban Island
    Robben Island
    Robban Island
    Robin Island
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  • Which South African city is known as the "Mother City"?
    Ladysmith
    Pretoria
    Johannesburg
    Cape Town
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  • Which province is known for its extensive vineyards?
    Western Cape
    KwaZulu-Natal
    Gauteng
    Limpopo
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  • Name the desert located in the northwestern part of South Africa.
    Kahara Desert
    Kalahari Desert
    Kierra Desert
    Kwahili Desert
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  • What is the national flower of South Africa?
    Rose
    Geranium
    Protea
    Daffodil
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  • What do South Africans call a barbecue?
    Bruui
    Brooi
    Breei
    Braai
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  • What is the name of the South African currency?
    Phuza
    Rand
    Mbeki
    Mandela
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