Liberia Quiz Part 2: Land of the Free, Rainforests, and Rich History

How well do you know Liberia? Part 2

Test your knowledge of Liberia 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 national park in Liberia, a UNESCO World Heritage site?

  • (A) Sapo National Park
  • (B) Taï National Park
  • (C) Gola Rainforest National Park
  • (D) Outamba-Kilimi National Park

• 2. What is "poto-poto"?

  • (A) A type of food
  • (B) A type of mud
  • (C) A musical instrument
  • (D) A folk dance

• 3. Who was the first female president of Liberia, and the first elected female head of state in Africa?

  • (A) Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
  • (B) Joyce Banda
  • (C) Sahle-Work Zewde
  • (D) Ameenah Gurib-Fakim

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

  • (A) The use of the "kora" and "djembe"
  • (B) Electronic beats
  • (C) A slow tempo
  • (D) A lack of vocals

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

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

• 6. What is the name of the second largest city in Liberia?

  • (A) Buchanan
  • (B) Ganta
  • (C) Zwedru
  • (D) Harper

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

  • (A) Reserved and quiet
  • (B) Expressive and animated
  • (C) Very formal
  • (D) Using few gestures

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

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

• 9. What is a "lappa"?

  • (A) A traditional cloth worn by women
  • (B) A type of food
  • (C) A musical instrument
  • (D) A folk dance

• 10. What is a staple drink in Liberia?

  • (A) Coffee
  • (B) Palm wine
  • (C) Hibiscus tea
  • (D) Green tea