Togo Quiz Part 2: Koutammakou, Fetishes, and West African Rhythms

How well do you know Togo? Part 2

Test your knowledge of Togo 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 market in Lomé?

  • (A) Grand Marché
  • (B) Makola Market
  • (C) Dantokpa Market
  • (D) Balogun Market

• 2. What is a "zemidjan"?

  • (A) A type of food
  • (B) A motorcycle taxi
  • (C) A musical instrument
  • (D) A traditional dance

• 3. The Koutammakou landscape in northeastern Togo is a UNESCO World Heritage site, known for what?

  • (A) Its ancient rock paintings
  • (B) Its traditional mud tower-houses
  • (C) Its unique wildlife
  • (D) Its vast salt flats

• 4. Who was the first president of Togo?

  • (A) Gnassingbé Eyadéma
  • (B) Sylvanus Olympio
  • (C) Faure Gnassingbé
  • (D) Nicolas Grunitzky

• 5. What is a common feature of Togolese art?

  • (A) Abstract paintings
  • (B) Wooden sculptures and masks
  • (C) Pottery
  • (D) Bronze casting

• 6. What is the name of the lake that is a popular destination for water sports?

  • (A) Lake Chad
  • (B) Lake Togo
  • (C) Lake Volta
  • (D) Lake Nokoué

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

  • (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 Togo?

  • (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 major environmental issue in Togo?

  • (A) Air pollution
  • (B) Coastal erosion
  • (C) Water scarcity
  • (D) Desertification