Chad Quiz Part 2: Sahara, Sahel, and Storytellers

How well do you know Chad? Part 2

Test your knowledge of Chad 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 mountain range in the north of Chad?

  • (A) Atlas Mountains
  • (B) Tibesti Mountains
  • (C) Drakensberg Mountains
  • (D) Simien Mountains

• 2. What is a "griot"?

  • (A) A traditional West African storyteller and musician
  • (B) A type of food
  • (C) A musical instrument
  • (D) A folk dance

• 3. Who was the first president of Chad?

  • (A) Hissène Habré
  • (B) François Tombalbaye
  • (C) Idriss Déby
  • (D) Félix Malloum

• 4. What is a common feature of Chadian music?

  • (A) The use of drums and stringed instruments
  • (B) Electronic beats
  • (C) A slow tempo
  • (D) A lack of vocals

• 5. What is a major environmental issue in Chad?

  • (A) Air pollution
  • (B) Desertification
  • (C) Water scarcity
  • (D) Overpopulation

• 6. What is the name of the national park in the southeast of Chad, a UNESCO World Heritage site?

  • (A) Zakouma National Park
  • (B) W National Park
  • (C) Pendjari National Park
  • (D) Salonga National Park

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

  • (A) Very direct and blunt
  • (B) Respectful and indirect
  • (C) Loud and boisterous
  • (D) Using few gestures

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

  • (A) Basketball
  • (B) Wrestling
  • (C) Football (Soccer)
  • (D) Athletics

• 9. What is a "boubou"?

  • (A) A type of hat
  • (B) A traditional flowing robe
  • (C) A musical instrument
  • (D) A spicy sauce

• 10. What is a staple drink in Chad?

  • (A) Coffee
  • (B) Green tea with mint
  • (C) Hibiscus tea
  • (D) Camel milk