Niger Quiz Part 2: Sahel, Salt Caravans, and the Cure Salée Festival

How well do you know Niger? Part 2

Test your knowledge of Niger 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 river that flows through Niger?

  • (A) Congo River
  • (B) Nile River
  • (C) Niger River
  • (D) Zambezi River

• 2. The city of Agadez is known for its historic mosque with a distinctive minaret made of what?

  • (A) Stone
  • (B) Mud-brick
  • (C) Wood
  • (D) Concrete

• 3. What is a "dromedary"?

  • (A) A type of boat
  • (B) An Arabian camel, with one hump
  • (C) A traditional house
  • (D) A musical instrument

• 4. Who was the first president of Niger?

  • (A) Hamani Diori
  • (B) Seyni Kountché
  • (C) Ali Saibou
  • (D) Mahamane Ousmane

• 5. What is a common feature of traditional Nigerien architecture?

  • (A) Glass windows
  • (B) Mud-brick buildings
  • (C) Thatched roofs
  • (D) Wooden logs

• 6. What is the name of the national park in southwestern Niger, a UNESCO World Heritage site?

  • (A) W National Park
  • (B) Pendjari National Park
  • (C) Comoé National Park
  • (D) Salonga National Park

• 7. What is a "griot"?

  • (A) A traditional West African storyteller and musician
  • (B) A type of clothing
  • (C) A religious leader
  • (D) A local chief

• 8. What is a common characteristic of the communication style in Niger?

  • (A) Very direct and blunt
  • (B) Respectful and indirect
  • (C) Loud and boisterous
  • (D) Using few gestures

• 9. What is the most popular sport in Niger?

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

• 10. What is a "boubou"?

  • (A) A type of hat
  • (B) A traditional flowing robe
  • (C) A musical instrument
  • (D) A spicy sauce