Learn about the great kings and queens of Africa in this thorough 15-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 - Which ancient African queen was known as a great warrior of Hausaland?
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- A) Queen Bakwa
- B) Queen Halsa
- C) Queen Aminatu
Question #2 - The first imperial ruler of the Kingdom of Ethiopia, and first in-line for Aksûmite kings was who?
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- A) King Menelik II
- B) King Awre
Question #3 - Makeda, the Queen of Sheba had a son with which biblical figure?
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- A) SAMSON
- B) SOLOMON
- C) JACOB
Question #4 - King Pedro V ruled the Kingdom of Kongo for two years only. He was labelled a 'dupe' and sellout initially, by which other royal?
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- A) Prince Nicolau
- B) King Alvaro VI
Question #5 - Who was known as "the mad Queen of Madagascar" ?
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- A) Queen Ranavalona
- B) Queen Ramada
- C) Queen Adriamihaja
Question #6 - Shaka Zulu was one of the Zulu kingdom’s greatest kings, his mother fell pregnant with him out of wedlock, and was known for her resilience as a mother and being the voice of reason during times of political strife with neighbouring kingdoms. What was her name?
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- A) Queen Nefile
- B) Queen Nandi
Question #7 - Which is the image most identified to be Queen Nzinga?
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Question #8 - Which Wolof queen protected her people from the Moors, French and Arabs who wanted to take their lands?
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- A) Queen Ndaté Yalla Mbodj
- B) Queen Ndjeumbeut Mbodj
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Question #9 - How many years did Queen _____ rule Madagascar for?
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- A) 27 years
- B) 33 years
- C) 37 years
- D) 41 years
Question #10 - The below image is a photo of the compound of Lukenga, in the Kasai province of Congo DRC. What is the name of the kingdom he ruled over?
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- A) Kasai Kingdom
- B) Luba Kingdom
- C) Kuba Kingdom
Question #11 - Queen Nanny was a Ghanaian born woman who led a group of enslaved Africans in Jamaica to victory against British colonisers in the 18th century. What was the group called?
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- A) Windward Maroons
- B) Accompong Maroons
- C) Peace Maroons
Question #12 - Eze Nri Obalike ruled the Kingdom of Nri from 1889 - 1936. Where is the modern-day region where this kingdom existed?
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- A) North-West Niger
- B) South-East Nigeria
Question #13 - Lukeni Lua Nimi was the founding ruler of the Kingdom of Kongo, which of the below was a special power he was said to possess?
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- A) he could read minds
- B) could go months without consuming food
- C) could control the weather
Question #14 - Which African king did Forbes name 'the richest man of all time' ?
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- A) Musa Keita
- B) Sulli Mahel
Question #15 - Osei Tutu, the first ruler of the Asante (Ashanti) empire does not have a confirmed year of death according to records. What are the years he supposedly died?
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- A) 1711 or 1716
- B) 1712 or 1717
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Quiz 03 - African Kings & Queens - ANSWER SHEET
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