Question 1
Which river's annual flooding supported the development of ancient Egyptian civilization?
- Nile
- Niger
- Zambezi
- Congo
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Nile
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African History trivia quiz
Think you know African History? Prove it against a real opponent. QuizDown has over 120 African History questions, from easy to expert, and you’re matched with a real player who gets the same seven.
What the African History questions cover
- Ethiopia
- Mali Empire
- Apartheid
- Ancient Egypt
- Great Zimbabwe
- Maji Maji
- Songhai Empire
- Swahili Coast
- Algeria
- Asante Empire
- Carthage
- Colonialism
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Question 2
Which ancient site on the outskirts of Cairo is famous for its monumental pyramids and the Great Sphinx?
- Alexandria
- Giza
- Memphis
- Luxor
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Giza
Question 3
Which pharaoh's tomb was discovered nearly intact by Howard Carter in 1922?
- Khufu
- Ramesses II
- Tutankhamun
- Akhenaten
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Tutankhamun
In a real match you’d have ten seconds for each, and faster right answers score more.
How a African History match works
- Seven rounds. The same seven African History questions for you and your opponent.
- Ten seconds each. A right answer in two seconds scores 20; at the buzzer, 11.
- The last round counts double. It’s never over until it’s over.
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