Malawi Quiz Part 2: The Warm Heart of Africa, Lake Malawi, and Nsima

How well do you know Malawi? Part 2

Test your knowledge of Malawi with these 10 new questions. Choose the best answer for each question and see your score at the end!

• 1. What is the popular nickname for Malawi?

  • (A) The Pearl of Africa
  • (B) The Warm Heart of Africa
  • (C) The Land of a Thousand Hills
  • (D) The Cradle of Humankind

• 2. What is "chitenje"?

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

• 3. What is the name of the large plateau that covers much of central Malawi?

  • (A) Nyika Plateau
  • (B) Great Rift Valley
  • (C) Drakensberg
  • (D) Ethiopian Highlands

• 4. What is a "gule wamkulu"?

  • (A) A traditional meal
  • (B) A secret society and ritual dance of the Chewa people
  • (C) A type of boat used on Lake Malawi
  • (D) A local chief

• 5. What is a common mode of transport for short distances in towns?

  • (A) Trams
  • (B) Bicycle taxis
  • (C) Subways
  • (D) Ferries

• 6. What is the staple drink, a type of sweet, non-alcoholic beer made from maize?

  • (A) Mowa
  • (B) Thobwa
  • (C) Chibuku
  • (D) Kachasu

• 7. Who was the first president of Malawi?

  • (A) Bakili Muluzi
  • (B) Hastings Banda
  • (C) Bingu wa Mutharika
  • (D) Joyce Banda

• 8. What is a major health challenge in Malawi?

  • (A) Obesity
  • (B) HIV/AIDS
  • (C) Air pollution
  • (D) Heart disease

• 9. What is the traditional way of eating nsima?

  • (A) With a fork and knife
  • (B) With the right hand
  • (C) With chopsticks
  • (D) With a spoon

• 10. What is a popular sport in Malawi?

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