Trivia Questions about Africa p.2 — Test Your Knowledge of the Second-Largest Continent in the World

Welcome back to our exploration of Africa, the second-largest continent on Earth. After diving into the vast world of African trivia in part 1, we're thrilled to present part 2 of our trivia questions about Africa series.

Africa is a content rich in diversity, cultures, and wonders that span over 50 countries, thousands of ethnic groups, and an array of landscapes that captivate the imagination.

But how well do you really know Africa? It's time to put your knowledge to the test with part 2 of our series on trivia questions about Africa.

Prepare to challenge yourself, learn intriguing new facts, and deepen your appreciation for this incredible continent. Keep reading to see how many questions you can answer correctly!

Zebras | Source: Pexels

Trivia Questions about Africa p.2

1. Who was the first person, an African, convicted by the international criminal court?

Answer: Congolese warlord Thomas Lubanga

2. What did Gambian president Yahya Jammeh announce in 2007?

Answer: That he could cure Aids in just three days with a special potion of secret herbs.

3. Who performed at Zimbabwe's Independence Day celebrations in 1980?

A. Bob Marley

B. Tracy Chapman

C. Paul Simon

D. Bono

Answer: A. Bob Marley

Former Gambian president Yahya Jammeh speaking at the 68th session of the United Nations General Assembly on September 24, 2013, in New York City. | Source: Getty Images

4. Who is Africa's longest-serving leader?

Answer: Teodoro Obiang of Equatorial Guinea

5. 99 percent of which country's population lives in a valley or delta of the River Nile?

Answer: Egypt

6. What percentage of the African continent is covered by the Sahara Desert?

Answer: 25%

Pyramids in Egypt | Source: Pexels

7. For most of the 20th century, what was Zimbabwe called?

Answer: Rhodesia

8. Who was the Egyptian king whose tomb and treasures were discovered in the Valley of the Kings in 1922?

Answer: Tutankhamen

Answer: Kilimanjaro

10. Which country, bordering Zaire, takes its name from the former name of the Zaire River?

Answer: Congo

Kilimanjaro mountain in Kenya | Source: Pexels

As you reach the end of our second installation on trivia questions about Africa, hopefully not only was your knowledge tested but a world of awe-inspiring facts and stories from the second-largest continent was also opened.

If you enjoyed this exploration and are eager to discover more about the vibrant cultures, history, and natural beauty that our planet has to offer, don't miss our next article on 100 facts about Haiti part 2.