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What Do You Know About Niger? Trivia Quiz

Learn more about this sub-Saharan nation.

A multiple-choice quiz by westcliffe_146. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
westcliffe_146

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
118,863

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the capital city of Niger? Hint

Accra

Addis ababa

Ouagadougou

Niamey

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Question 2 of 10

2. Niger is found in which region of Africa? Hint

Equatorial rain forest

The Sudd

Great Rift valley

Sahel

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Question 3 of 10

3. What major river flows through Niger? Hint

Tigres

Nile

Niger

Zambezi

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Question 4 of 10

4. What are the northern mountains of Niger called? Hint

Atlas

Air

Hoggar

Ennedi

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the official language of Niger?
Hint

French

English

Hausa

Portuguese

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the tribal language spoken by the majority of the people of Niger? Hint

Hausa

Creole

Zulu

Arabic

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Question 7 of 10

7. What religion is practiced by the majority of people in Niger? Hint

Judaism

Orthodox Christianity

Islam

Animism

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the currency used in Niger? Hint

Dinar

West African Dollars

Pula

CFA franc

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Question 9 of 10

9. Timbuktu is located in Northern Niger.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. Millet, sorghum, and cassava are some of Niger's principal crops.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the capital city of Niger?

Answer: Niamey

Niamey is in the southwestern territory of Niger.

2. Niger is found in which region of Africa?

Answer: Sahel

The Sahel forms a belt that separates the arid Sahara from tropical West Africa. The Sahel consists mainly of low-growing grass and tall herbaceous perennials. The terrain is chiefly of the savanna type.

3. What major river flows through Niger?

Answer: Niger

The Niger River flows through the capital city of Niamey. Rising in Guinea, it flows through Mali, Niger and Nigeria before emptying into the Atlantic Ocean.

4. What are the northern mountains of Niger called?

Answer: Air

The Air Mountains are a range that run from north to south in the north-central territory of Niger. Mt. Greboun is the highest point in the country at at altitude of 6,562 ft.

5. What is the official language of Niger?

Answer: French

Niger obtained its independence from France in 1960 after 50 years of rule. Niger has continued to rely heavily on France for economic support. French is the official language but Hausa, Fulfulde, and Gulmancema are just three of the other languages spoken in Niger.

6. What is the tribal language spoken by the majority of the people of Niger?

Answer: Hausa

The Hausa make up the largest ethnic group in Niger. This group is predominant in Nigeria as well. About 85% of the people speak Hausa.

7. What religion is practiced by the majority of people in Niger?

Answer: Islam

There is no official religion, however.

8. What is the currency used in Niger?

Answer: CFA franc

The CFA franc is used throughout most of French-speaking West Africa.

9. Timbuktu is located in Northern Niger.

Answer: False

Timbuktu is located in neighboring Mali, but it's on the Niger River.

10. Millet, sorghum, and cassava are some of Niger's principal crops.

Answer: True

Other main crops include cowpeas, peanuts, cotton, and rice. Most of its exports are to France.

Source: www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/5474.htm

Source: Author westcliffe_146

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