Botswana Quiz Part 2: Okavango Delta, Kalahari Desert, and Tswana Culture

How well do you know Botswana? Part 2

Test your knowledge of Botswana with these 10 new questions. Choose the best answer for each question and see your score at the end!

• 1. What is the name of the large salt pans in the middle of the dry savanna of northeastern Botswana?

  • (A) Makgadikgadi Pan
  • (B) Etosha Pan
  • (C) Salar de Uyuni
  • (D) Bonneville Salt Flats

• 2. What is a "kgotla"?

  • (A) A traditional meeting place in a village
  • (B) A type of food
  • (C) A musical instrument
  • (D) A folk dance

• 3. Who was the first president of Botswana?

  • (A) Festus Mogae
  • (B) Seretse Khama
  • (C) Quett Masire
  • (D) Ian Khama

• 4. What is a common feature of Botswana's political landscape?

  • (A) It is one of Africa's most stable democracies
  • (B) It is a monarchy
  • (C) It has a one-party system
  • (D) It has a history of frequent coups

• 5. What is a "morula"?

  • (A) A type of antelope
  • (B) A traditional beer made from the fruit of the marula tree
  • (C) A style of music
  • (D) A ceremonial dance

• 6. What is the name of the desert that covers much of southern Botswana?

  • (A) Namib Desert
  • (B) Kalahari Desert
  • (C) Sahara Desert
  • (D) Karoo Desert

• 7. What is a common characteristic of the communication style in Botswana?

  • (A) Loud and direct
  • (B) Polite and indirect
  • (C) Very informal
  • (D) Using a lot of gestures

• 8. What is the most popular sport in Botswana?

  • (A) Rugby
  • (B) Cricket
  • (C) Football (Soccer)
  • (D) Athletics

• 9. What is a "mokoro"?

  • (A) A type of canoe, often used in the Okavango Delta
  • (B) A traditional house
  • (C) A musical instrument
  • (D) A piece of clothing

• 10. What is a major health challenge in Botswana?

  • (A) Malaria
  • (B) HIV/AIDS
  • (C) Tuberculosis
  • (D) Malnutrition