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Cameroon; Part 1 Trivia Quiz

Quick quiz on Cameroon...

A multiple-choice quiz by SisterDorcas. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
SisterDorcas

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
37,207

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
3046

Last 3 plays: Guest 92 (8/10), Guest 92 (6/10), stephedm (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. The capital of Cameroon is: Hint

Yaounde

Maroua

Douala

Ebolowa

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Question 2 of 10

2. The main port is: Hint

Limbe

Kumba

Kribi

Douala

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Question 3 of 10

3. Cameroon shares a border with how many countries? Hint

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Question 4 of 10

4. When did Cameroon become independent? Hint

1970

1955

1960

1965

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Question 5 of 10

5. What type of Head of state does Cameroon have? Hint

President

Dictator

King

Shah

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Question 6 of 10

6. The official languages of Cameroon are: Hint

English and French

English and Spanish

French and Spanish

Portugese and English

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Question 7 of 10

7. Mount Cameroon is the highest peak in Western Africa. What town is at the base of the mountain? Hint

Buea

Kumba

Limba

Bamenda

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Question 8 of 10

8. A large herd of African elephants is found in what national park in Cameroon? Hint

Benoue

Lake Chad

Calabar

Waza

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Question 9 of 10

9. The name of the Cameroon national soccer team is: Hint

Free Boys

Screaming Eagles

Indomitable Lions

Kumbo Strikers

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Question 10 of 10

10. Limbe is a town on the Gulf of Guinea. What was its previous name? Hint

Port Elizabeth

Victoria

Porto Verde

Ba'kingili

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The capital of Cameroon is:

Answer: Yaounde

Yaounde is one of the only inland capitals on the West Coast of Africa.

2. The main port is:

Answer: Douala

The Warri river flows to the sea at Douala, making it easily accessible from the sea and upriver.

3. Cameroon shares a border with how many countries?

Answer: 6

Cameroon shares a border with Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Congo, Central African Republic, Chad and Nigeria.

4. When did Cameroon become independent?

Answer: 1960

It was formed from the former French Cameroons and the southern British Cameroons

5. What type of Head of state does Cameroon have?

Answer: President

The President is elected and serves for seven years, with a two term limit.

6. The official languages of Cameroon are:

Answer: English and French

Two provinces speak English, the rest speak French.

7. Mount Cameroon is the highest peak in Western Africa. What town is at the base of the mountain?

Answer: Buea

Mount Cameroon is an active volano and erupted in March 1999. A large earthquake was felt in Buea before the explosion.

8. A large herd of African elephants is found in what national park in Cameroon?

Answer: Waza

Waza is large, flat and desolate. February and March is the best time to see the elephants near a watering hole.

9. The name of the Cameroon national soccer team is:

Answer: Indomitable Lions

The Indomitable Lions won the Olympic Gold in Australia in 2000!

10. Limbe is a town on the Gulf of Guinea. What was its previous name?

Answer: Victoria

The nationals chose to rename Victoria after the river that runs through the town, the Limbe River.

Source: Author SisterDorcas

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