Facts about Kenya Trivia Quiz

Answer: Masai

Although their numbers are comparatively small, the Masai are one of Kenya's best known ethnic groups outside the country. This is partly due to the fact that their nomadic way of life and their bravery in the hunt were admired, if not romanticized, by the British during the colonial period. Other more numerous ethnic groups in the country are the Kikuya, the Luhya, and the Luo.

Answer: 1963

Jomo Kenyatta, Kenya's founding father, was released from prison in 1961, and became the nation's first president after it achieved independence on December 12, 1963.

Answer: flamingos

Although the park is most famous for its flamingos, over 400 different species of birds can be seen there.

Answer: South Sudan

Other countries bordering Kenya are Tanzania, Somalia, Ethiopia, and Uganda.

Answer: Kiswahili

The other one is English.

Answer: Indian

Kenya lies on the Indian Ocean and also has a shoreline on Lake Victoria.

Answer: Kenya shilling

There are four countries in the world that call their money "shilling": Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Somalia. It was also the former currency of Austria prior to the introduction of the euro.

Answer: food

Ugali, a type of porridge, is often called Kenya's staple food.

Answer: Saudi Arabia

Neither Kenya nor Saudi Arabia uses daylight-saving time, so both countries are always GMT+3 hours.

Answer: football (soccer)

The "Harambee Stars" is Kenya's national football (soccer) team. The Swahili word "harambee" means "let's all pull together". The team, not traditionally one of Africa's strongest, recently qualified for next year's African Nations Cup. It is the first time in 12 years that they have qualified for this tournament.