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Cameroon : Part 3 Trivia Quiz

Ten more questions, a bit tougher, about Cameroon.

A multiple-choice quiz by SisterDorcas. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
SisterDorcas

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
37,362

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

Plays
839

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. A group known for being small in stature, found in the Eastern province (also found in Congo), is known as: Hint

Baka

Limbum

Oku

Littoral

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Question 2 of 10

2. What antelope, found only in Cameroon, inspires hunters to spend thousands of dollars just to go to Cameroon to hunt it? Hint

Titi

Chevalle

Reebok

Bongo

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Question 3 of 10

3. Filaria is a disease caused by the bite of a small black fly. It is manifested in your body in several disgusting ways. What else is filaria sometimes called? Hint

Malaria

Worms

Belly Palaver

River Blindness

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Question 4 of 10

4. How many provinces does Cameroon have? Hint

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Question 5 of 10

5. Benoue National Park is famous for what large animals? Hint

Hippos

Giraffes

Elephants

Rhino

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Question 6 of 10

6. __________ is famous for rock formations in the northern part of Cameroon. Hint

Maroua

Bertoua

Rumsiki

Mbalmayo

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Question 7 of 10

7. The palace of the Sultan of Bamoum is found in: Hint

Foumbat

Bafia

Bafoussam

Foumban

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Question 8 of 10

8. What province is known for handicrafts, especially those made from wood and brass? Hint

Northwest

Littoral

Southwest

Adamawa

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Question 9 of 10

9. A lake in the Northwest Province exploded in 1986, killing over 1700 people. The lake sits atop an old volcanic fissure. The name of the lake is: Hint

Lake Nyos

Menchum

Mbakaou

Lake Lagdo

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Question 10 of 10

10. It was announced in 2000 that a pipeline would be built through Cameroon to Kribi on the coast. It was being built to transport the oil of what country? Hint

Gabon

Cameroon

Chad

Nigeria

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. A group known for being small in stature, found in the Eastern province (also found in Congo), is known as:

Answer: Baka

The Baka people were previously referred to as 'pygmies'.

2. What antelope, found only in Cameroon, inspires hunters to spend thousands of dollars just to go to Cameroon to hunt it?

Answer: Bongo

Really, really rich hunters from all over the world fly to Cameroon, risking malaria, fularia and any other tropical disease you can contemplate just to shoot a Bongo!

3. Filaria is a disease caused by the bite of a small black fly. It is manifested in your body in several disgusting ways. What else is filaria sometimes called?

Answer: River Blindness

People living in the bush need to take Bactrim and other drugs to combat the possibility of contracting filaria.

4. How many provinces does Cameroon have?

Answer: 10

The provinces are: North, South, East, West, Northwest, Southwest, Central, Littoral, Adamawa, and Far North.

5. Benoue National Park is famous for what large animals?

Answer: Hippos

6. __________ is famous for rock formations in the northern part of Cameroon.

Answer: Rumsiki

Rumsiki is beautiful during rainy season when you can actually see the rock formations. In the dry season, the dust is so thick that you just can't see too far.

7. The palace of the Sultan of Bamoum is found in:

Answer: Foumban

It's a very interesting place to visit. I think one sultan had about 75 wives at one point...give or take a few.

8. What province is known for handicrafts, especially those made from wood and brass?

Answer: Northwest

Bamenda is the provincial capital and has many handicraft stores to find all different kinds of crafts from Cameroon.

9. A lake in the Northwest Province exploded in 1986, killing over 1700 people. The lake sits atop an old volcanic fissure. The name of the lake is:

Answer: Lake Nyos

Many people still have not gone back to the villages around Lake Nyos.

10. It was announced in 2000 that a pipeline would be built through Cameroon to Kribi on the coast. It was being built to transport the oil of what country?

Answer: Chad

Environmentalists have long been concerned about the possibility of contamination on the beach at Kribi. The beaches are pristine white sand and a popular destination for expatriates.

Source: Author SisterDorcas

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