Lesotho Quiz Part 2: The Mountain Kingdom

How well do you know Lesotho? Part 2

Test your knowledge of Lesotho 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 highest peak in Southern Africa, located in Lesotho?

  • (A) Thabana Ntlenyana
  • (B) Mount Kilimanjaro
  • (C) Table Mountain
  • (D) Mount Kenya

• 2. What is a "rondavel"?

  • (A) A traditional round hut with a conical roof
  • (B) A type of food
  • (C) A musical instrument
  • (D) A folk dance

• 3. Who is the current king of Lesotho?

  • (A) Moshoeshoe II
  • (B) Letsie III
  • (C) Mswati III
  • (D) Goodwill Zwelithini

• 4. What is a common feature of the landscape in Lesotho?

  • (A) Sandy beaches
  • (B) Deep river valleys
  • (C) Dense rainforests
  • (D) Active volcanoes

• 5. What is a major source of water for South Africa, originating in the Lesotho highlands?

  • (A) The Lesotho Highlands Water Project
  • (B) The Zambezi River
  • (C) The Okavango Delta
  • (D) The Limpopo River

• 6. What is a common characteristic of the communication style in Lesotho?

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

• 7. What is the most popular sport in Lesotho?

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

• 8. What is a "mokorotlo"?

  • (A) A traditional Basotho hat
  • (B) A type of food
  • (C) A musical instrument
  • (D) A folk dance

• 9. What is a major environmental issue in Lesotho?

  • (A) Air pollution
  • (B) Soil erosion
  • (C) Water pollution
  • (D) Overpopulation

• 10. What is a "shebeen"?

  • (A) An informal licensed bar
  • (B) A traditional house
  • (C) A market stall
  • (D) A type of clothing