Independence Days
Updated: Sep 14, 2022
Test your knowledge on the independence days of some African countries in this 12-question quiz. You can download the answer sheet at the bottom of the post. Good luck , enjoy and don't forget to comment your score.
Use the quiz to brush up on your African History knowledge, in a fun games night with your friends and family or even for educational purposes!
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Question #1 - What year did Libya become independent?
Choose one:
- A) 1943
- B) 1947
- C) 1951
Question #2 - The months of July and August sees the most African countries celebrating their independence days. How many countries celebrate their independence days in both months?
Select an answer below:
- A) 12
- B) 10
- C) 8
Question #3 - How many countries gained independence in 1960?
Select an answer below:
- A) 16
- B) 18
- C) 20
Question #4 - When did Ethiopia gain independence?
Select an answer below:
- A) 1949
- B) 1959
- C) 1960
- D) None of the above
Question #5 - Which country celebrated 100 years of independence in 2022?
Choose one:
- A) Egypt
- B) Madagascar
- C) Liberia
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Question #6 - Which country was named the Gold Coast pre-independence ?
Choose one:
- A) Ghana
- B) Liberia
- C) Togo
Question #7 - What year did Swaziland gain independence?
Choose one:
- A) 1955
- B) 1962
- C) 1968
Question #8 - Apart from South Africa, which country was the last to gain independence?
Choose one:
- A) Zimbabwe
- B) Namibia
Question #9 - Algeria shares an independence day with which country?
Choose one:
- A) Gabon
- B) Seychelles
- C) Cape Verde
Question #10 - Which country celebrates their independence day on New Years Day?
Choose one:
- A) Cameroon
- B) Comoros
- C) Chad
Question #11 - Which country celebrates their independence day on Christmas Eve?
Choose one:
- A) Egypt
- B) Libya
- C) Madagascar
Question #12 - What year did Apartheid end in South Africa?
Choose one:
- A) 1989
- B) 1991
- C) 1994
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Quiz 07 - Independence Days - ANSWER SHEET
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