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Countries of Africa trivia quiz

Think you know Countries of Africa? Prove it against a real opponent. QuizDown has over 110 Countries of Africa questions, from easy to expert, and you’re matched with a real player who gets the same seven.

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What the Countries of Africa questions cover

  • Capitals
  • Capital Cities
  • Geography
  • Independence
  • Enclaves
  • Historic Cities
  • Island Nations
  • Monarchies
  • Name Changes
  • Ancient History
  • Coastlines
  • Colonial History

Try three Countries of Africa questions

Question 1

Which country is home to the pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx?

  1. Egypt
  2. Algeria
  3. Sudan
  4. Morocco
Show the answer

Egypt

Question 2

Which country contains the city of Lagos, one of Africa's largest urban areas?

  1. Senegal
  2. Nigeria
  3. Kenya
  4. Ghana
Show the answer

Nigeria

Question 3

Which country has Pretoria as one of its capital cities?

  1. Botswana
  2. Zimbabwe
  3. South Africa
  4. Namibia
Show the answer

South Africa

In a real match you’d have ten seconds for each, and faster right answers score more.

How a Countries of Africa match works

  1. Seven rounds. The same seven Countries of Africa questions for you and your opponent.
  2. Ten seconds each. A right answer in two seconds scores 20; at the buzzer, 11.
  3. The last round counts double. It’s never over until it’s over.

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