Gabon Quiz Part 2: 'Africa's Last Eden', Loango National Park, and Bwiti Culture

How well do you know Gabon? Part 2

Test your knowledge of Gabon 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 national park system that protects a large percentage of Gabon's territory, famous for its "surfing hippos"?

  • (A) Loango National Park
  • (B) Ivindo National Park
  • (C) Lopé National Park
  • (D) Akanda National Park

• 2. What is "Bwiti"?

  • (A) A traditional dish
  • (B) A spiritual discipline of the Forest People of Gabon
  • (C) A style of music
  • (D) A type of clothing

• 3. Who was Albert Schweitzer?

  • (A) A French-German physician and philosopher who spent much of his life in Gabon
  • (B) The first president of Gabon
  • (C) A famous Gabonese musician
  • (D) A celebrated athlete

• 4. What is a common feature of Gabonese art?

  • (A) Abstract paintings
  • (B) Masks from different ethnic groups
  • (C) Pottery
  • (D) Bronze sculptures

• 5. What is a major environmental concern for Gabon?

  • (A) Air pollution
  • (B) Poaching and illegal logging
  • (C) Water scarcity
  • (D) Desertification

• 6. What is the name of the largest river in Gabon?

  • (A) Congo River
  • (B) Ogooué River
  • (C) Niger River
  • (D) Sanaga River

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

  • (A) Very informal
  • (B) Formal and respectful
  • (C) Loud and direct
  • (D) Using a lot of humor

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

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

• 9. What is a "pirogue"?

  • (A) A type of canoe, often used for transport on rivers
  • (B) A traditional house
  • (C) A musical instrument
  • (D) A type of clothing

• 10. What is a staple food in Gabon, often served with a sauce?

  • (A) Rice
  • (B) Cassava or plantains
  • (C) Potatoes
  • (D) Bread