Major Cities in Africa: Test Your Knowledge

Question 1

Which factor does NOT contribute to the rapid growth of African cities?

Accepted Answer

Declining agricultural productivity

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Migration from rural areas

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Industrialization and job creation

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Improved healthcare and living conditions

Question 2

Johannesburg is known for its strong economy. What is the city's main economic activity?

Accepted Answer

Mining

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Tourism

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Agriculture

Question 3

In which African city can one find the iconic Great Pyramids of Giza?

Accepted Answer

Cairo

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Alexandria

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Luxor

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Tunis

Question 4

Which African city serves as the economic powerhouse of South Africa?

Accepted Answer

Johannesburg

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Cape Town

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Durban

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Pretoria

Question 5

At the confluence of which two rivers is the African city of Khartoum situated?

Accepted Answer

Blue Nile and White Nile

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Congo and Nile

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Limpopo and Zambezi

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Niger and Benue

Question 6

Nairobi, in addition to being Kenya's capital, also serves as the capital of which county?

Accepted Answer

Nairobi County

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Kisumu County

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Mombasa County

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Nakuru County

Question 7

Which African city is known as the 'Silicon Savannah' due to its thriving technology sector?

Accepted Answer

Nairobi

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Johannesburg

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Kigali

Answer

Lagos

Question 8

Which African city has the largest population?

Accepted Answer

Cairo

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Lagos

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Johannesburg

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Kinshasa

Question 9

What is the name of the largest river delta in Africa?

Accepted Answer

Nile Delta

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Congo Delta

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Niger Delta

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Zambezi Delta

Question 10

Which African city is known as the 'Gateway to the Sahara'?

Accepted Answer

Marrakech

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Algiers

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Tunis

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Cairo

Question 11

Which African city is home to the largest film industry on the continent?

Accepted Answer

Lagos

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Johannesburg

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Cairo

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Nairobi

Question 12

What is the name of the largest slum in Africa?

Accepted Answer

Kibera

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Langa

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Alexandra

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Soweto

Question 13

What is the name of the largest freshwater lake in Africa?

Accepted Answer

Lake Victoria

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Lake Tanganyika

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Lake Malawi

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Lake Chad

Question 14

Which industry is NOT a major contributor to Cairo's economy?

Accepted Answer

Oil production

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Textiles

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Tourism

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Automotive manufacturing

Question 15

Which African city is often referred to as the 'Gateway to Africa' due to its strategic location?

Accepted Answer

Dakar

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Cape Town

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Nairobi

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Accra

Question 16

Which African city is renowned for its vibrant music scene and is considered a cultural hub?

Accepted Answer

Lagos

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Abidjan

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Accra

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Dar es Salaam

Question 17

Which factor played a significant role in the rapid growth of Lagos during the 20th century?

Accepted Answer

Oil production

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Industrialization

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Political stability

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Agricultural development

Question 18

Which African city was formerly named Leopoldville?

Accepted Answer

Kinshasa

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Brazzaville

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Dakar

Answer

Luanda

Question 19

Which African city is situated on the Indian Ocean coast?

Accepted Answer

Durban

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Casablanca

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Alexandria

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Accra

Question 20

Which African city played a pivotal role in the anti-apartheid movement?

Accepted Answer

Soweto

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Harare

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Windhoek

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Lusaka

Question 21

How have the geographical locations and natural resources of Cairo, Lagos, and Johannesburg influenced their economic development?

Accepted Answer

Cairo's location on the Nile River has made it a major hub for trade and transportation.

Accepted Answer

Lagos's access to the Atlantic Ocean has contributed to its status as a major port city and economic center.

Accepted Answer

Johannesburg's proximity to the Witwatersrand gold reef has played a significant role in its development as a mining and economic powerhouse.

Question 22

Which city is the capital of Egypt?

Accepted Answer

Cairo

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Alexandria

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Aswan

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Luxor

Question 23

Which city in South Africa is known for its economic significance?

Accepted Answer

Johannesburg

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Cape Town

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Pretoria

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Durban

Question 24

Which city is famous for its historical pyramids?

Accepted Answer

Luxor

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Cairo

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Aswan

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Alexandria

Question 25

Which city in North Africa has the largest population?

Accepted Answer

Cairo

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Algiers

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Rabat

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Tunis

Question 26

Which city in South Africa has the largest port?

Accepted Answer

Durban

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Cape Town

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Port Elizabeth

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Richards Bay

Question 27

Which city in Ethiopia is the headquarters of the African Union?

Accepted Answer

Addis Ababa

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United Nations

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World Bank

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International Monetary Fund

Question 28

Cairo is known as the most populous city on the continent of:

Accepted Answer

Africa

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Asia

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Europe

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South America

Question 29

The River Nile flows through which major African city?

Accepted Answer

Cairo

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Kinshasa

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Addis Ababa

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Nairobi

Question 30

Which African city is considered the economic powerhouse of South Africa?

Accepted Answer

Johannesburg

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Cape Town

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Durban

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Pretoria

Question 31

Which African city is home to the iconic Great Pyramid of Giza?

Accepted Answer

Cairo

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Alexandria

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Luxor

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Aswan

Question 32

Why do we compare the governance and urban planning of major African cities?

Accepted Answer

To find ways to improve governance and planning in these cities.

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To decide which city has the best governance and planning.

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To learn about the history of governance and planning in Africa.

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To force all African cities to adopt the same governance and planning model.

Question 33

Which African city is renowned for its vibrant music and entertainment scene?

Accepted Answer

Lagos

Answer

Accra

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Nairobi

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Cape Town

Question 34

Which of the following is NOT considered a significant economic hub in Africa?

Accepted Answer

Kigali

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Cairo

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Lagos

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Addis Ababa

Question 35

Which African port handles the highest volume of cargo?

Accepted Answer

Durban

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Mombasa

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Lagos

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Alexandria

Question 36

What is the capital city of South Africa?

Accepted Answer

Pretoria

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Cape Town

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Johannesburg

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Durban

Question 37

Which African city was the former capital of the British colony of the Gold Coast?

Accepted Answer

Accra

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Lagos

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Freetown

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Monrovia

Question 38

What African city is situated at the point where the Nile River meets the Mediterranean Sea?

Accepted Answer

Cairo

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Alexandria

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Tunis

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Marrakech

Question 39

Which of the following is the capital city of Egypt?

Accepted Answer

Cairo

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Alexandria

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Luxor

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Giza

Question 40

Which Nigerian city has the largest population?

Accepted Answer

Lagos

Answer

Kano

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Ibadan

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Abuja

Question 41

Which African city is nicknamed the 'City of Gold'?

Accepted Answer

Johannesburg

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Pretoria

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Cape Town

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Durban

Question 42

Which of the following African cities is situated on the Mediterranean Sea?

Accepted Answer

Cairo

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Lagos

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Addis Ababa

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Johannesburg

Question 43

Which city hosts the headquarters of the African Union?

Accepted Answer

Addis Ababa

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Johannesburg

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Lagos

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Cairo

Question 44

Which African capital city is famous for its ancient pyramids?

Accepted Answer

Cairo

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Addis Ababa

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Tunis

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Dakar

Question 45

Which coastal city in Western Africa is known as an economic hub?

Accepted Answer

Lagos

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Abidjan

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Casablanca

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Accra

Question 46

Which city in Southern Africa is considered the largest by population?

Accepted Answer

Johannesburg

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Cape Town

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Pretoria

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Durban

Question 47

Which city serves as the capital of both Egypt and the Arab Republic of Egypt?

Accepted Answer

Cairo

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Giza

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Luxor

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Alexandria

Question 48

Which city in South Africa is home to the iconic Nelson Mandela Bridge?

Accepted Answer

Johannesburg

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Cape Town

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Pretoria

Answer

Durban

Question 49

What is the capital and largest city of Egypt?

Accepted Answer

Cairo

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Luxor

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Alexandria

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Giza

Question 50

Which city in Africa is known for having the largest population?

Accepted Answer

Lagos

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Johannesburg

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Cairo

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Kinshasa

Question 51

Which city is often nicknamed the 'City of Gold' due to its historical connection to gold mining?

Accepted Answer

Johannesburg

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Cape Town

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Durban

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Pretoria

Question 52

Which of these is NOT a major economic activity in Cairo?

Accepted Answer

Agriculture

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Textiles

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Manufacturing

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Tourism

Question 53

Lagos is a major center for which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Music and arts

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Heavy industry

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Mining

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Agriculture

Question 54

What city is home to the largest port in Africa?

Accepted Answer

Durban

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Cairo

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Lagos

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Alexandria

Question 55

Which of these is a major industry in Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

Mining and finance

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Agriculture

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Tourism

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Textiles

Question 56

What city is famous for its iconic landmark, Table Mountain?

Accepted Answer

Cape Town

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Cairo

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Lagos

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Johannesburg

Question 57

Which of these is NOT a common challenge faced by major African cities?

Accepted Answer

Access to clean water

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Overpopulation

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Lack of affordable housing

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Traffic congestion

Question 58

Which city is home to the headquarters of the African Union?

Accepted Answer

Addis Ababa

Answer

Johannesburg

Answer

Cairo

Answer

Nairobi