Guinea Quiz Part 2: Fouta Djallon, Balafon Music, and Rich Traditions

How well do you know Guinea? Part 2

Test your knowledge of Guinea 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 Guinea that is the source of the Niger River?

  • (A) Atlas Mountains
  • (B) Guinea Highlands
  • (C) Drakensberg Mountains
  • (D) Simien Mountains

• 2. What is "fouta"?

  • (A) A type of food
  • (B) A type of woven cotton fabric
  • (C) A musical instrument
  • (D) A traditional dance

• 3. Who was the first president of Guinea, a prominent figure in the pan-African movement?

  • (A) Ahmed Sékou Touré
  • (B) Lansana Conté
  • (C) Alpha Condé
  • (D) Moussa Dadis Camara

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

  • (A) The use of the balafon
  • (B) Electronic beats
  • (C) A slow tempo
  • (D) A lack of vocals

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

  • (A) Air pollution
  • (B) Deforestation and mining damage
  • (C) Overpopulation
  • (D) Water scarcity

• 6. What is the name of the national park that is a UNESCO World Heritage site, shared with Côte d'Ivoire?

  • (A) Mount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve
  • (B) Pendjari National Park
  • (C) Salonga National Park
  • (D) Comoé National Park

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

  • (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 Guinea?

  • (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 common staple food served with sauces?

  • (A) Rice
  • (B) Potatoes
  • (C) Bread
  • (D) Pasta