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Nairobi in Ten Categories Trivia Quiz

Join me on a tour of Nairobi as we stroll through 10 categories of fun trivia. As we travel along spot the correct answers for each question. Have fun.

A multiple-choice quiz by Verne47. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Verne47

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
370,733

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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266

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Question 1 of 10

1. Animals
The Nairobi National Park is home to many species of animal life. Which of the mammals that lives in the park is indigenous to the area? Hint

black rhinoceros

buffalo

cheetah

giraffe

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Question 2 of 10

2. Brain Teasers
Can you bind up these fractured words to find the national tree of the Nairobians?

hombre lah awe catcher Hint

lignum vitae

hangman's elm

umbrella acacia

umbrella eye catcher

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Question 3 of 10

3. Celebrities
Which Kenyan journalist, news anchor and talk show host is rated as one of Nairobi's top five most influential celebrities? Hint

Julie Gichuru

Wahu Kagwi

Oprah Winfrey

Portia Simpson-Miller

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Question 4 of 10

4. General Knowledge
Of course, like many other places Nairobi has a nickname (two in fact). Can you find one of Nairobi's nicknames hiding out among the impostors? Hint

The Old Smoke

The Big Apple

Safari Capital of the World

The Garden Parish

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Question 5 of 10

5. Geography
Why does Nairobi experience minimal differences in the seasons? Hint

It is near the Tropic of Capricorn

It is far from the Tropic of Cancer

It is far from the equator

It is close to the equator

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Question 6 of 10

6. History
Nairobi was originally founded by the French who gave it the French name that translates to "cold water".

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. Music
Between the late 1940s and 1960s a musical form evolved in Nairobi. Can you name it? Hint

Bel Canto

Benga

Reggae

Cabaret

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Question 8 of 10

8. People
Which British writer wrote a manuscript about tribalism and politics in Nairobi which was published in February 2014? Hint

Charles Dickens

Richard Crompton

Salmon Rushdie

George Orwell

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Question 9 of 10

9. Religion
Christianity is the main religion in Kenya but which other major religion has gained prominence in Nairobi? Hint

Buddhism

Islam

Sikhism

Hinduism

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Question 10 of 10

10. World
Which building standing at 140 metres is the tallest in Nairobi? Hint

Petronas Tower 1

The Times Tower

Burj Khalifa

Willis Tower

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Animals The Nairobi National Park is home to many species of animal life. Which of the mammals that lives in the park is indigenous to the area?

Answer: black rhinoceros

The black rhinoceros is also called the hook lipped rhinoceros. It is indigenous to eastern and central Africa. The colours of the black rhinoceros ranges from brown to grey despite its name. They can be seen living in the Nairobi National Park right throughout the year.

2. Brain Teasers Can you bind up these fractured words to find the national tree of the Nairobians? hombre lah awe catcher

Answer: umbrella acacia

The umbrella acacia tree is also known as the umbrella thorn. It is well known as a national symbol of Kenya. This tree thrives in arid conditions and can grow as high as 21 metres. It bears sweet smelling flowers that are white and small. This tree is very durable and can withstand extreme weather conditions such as drought, alkanity, stony soil and sand blasting.
It is provides lumber and the roots, leaves, and pods are used in a variety of ways including, for medicinal purposes.

3. Celebrities Which Kenyan journalist, news anchor and talk show host is rated as one of Nairobi's top five most influential celebrities?

Answer: Julie Gichuru

Julie Gichuru was born in Nairobi and recieved her early education at St.Christopher's School in Nairobi. She has become one of the most respected and expensive media figures in Kenya. This powerful lady is an advocate for women's empowerment as well as for social justice. She is also a fashion icon.

4. General Knowledge Of course, like many other places Nairobi has a nickname (two in fact). Can you find one of Nairobi's nicknames hiding out among the impostors?

Answer: Safari Capital of the World

Nairobi has received the nickname "The Green City in the Sun" because of its climate and abundance of foliage. It is also dubbed "Safari Capital of the world" because it is prominent as a hot spot for safari tourism.

New York is dubbed "The Big Apple". "The Old Smoke" is one of London's nicknames. I just couldn't resist using "The Garden Parish" which is the nickname for the parish of St. Ann in Jamaica. It's a very beautiful parish which is home to the well known Dunns River Falls.

5. Geography Why does Nairobi experience minimal differences in the seasons?

Answer: It is close to the equator

Nairobi is near to the equator. As a result it there is minimal differences in the seasons. The seasons are called the wet season and the dry season. Nairobi has two rainy seasons. There is also very little variation in the time of sunrise and sunset throughout the year.

6. History Nairobi was originally founded by the French who gave it the French name that translates to "cold water".

Answer: False

The English were the original founders of Nairobi. They used it as a rail depot on the railway that was used to link Mombasa to Uganda. It quickly evolved into the capital of British East Africa. It is now the capital as well as the largest city of Kenya. The name Nairobi actually came from a Maasai phrase which means 'cold water'.

7. Music Between the late 1940s and 1960s a musical form evolved in Nairobi. Can you name it?

Answer: Benga

The first major Benga band was formed by Daniel Owino Misiani and was named Shirati Jazz. A number of major hit songs were done by this group during the 1970s and 1980s. Benga music is based on Luo and Kikuyu folk music.

8. People Which British writer wrote a manuscript about tribalism and politics in Nairobi which was published in February 2014?

Answer: Richard Crompton

'The Honey Guide' is Richard Crompton's first novel. It tells the story of the 2007 election in Nairobi and the violence that erupted as a result.

9. Religion Christianity is the main religion in Kenya but which other major religion has gained prominence in Nairobi?

Answer: Islam

Nairobi is known to have a notable Muslim population. There are many mosques in Nairobi.

10. World Which building standing at 140 metres is the tallest in Nairobi?

Answer: The Times Tower

The Times Tower or New Central Bank Tower is an office tower. It has a seven-storey banking complex in addition to 37 floors. It is used by the Kenya Revenue Authority for tax related businesses,

Source: Author Verne47

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