Uganda Quiz Part 2: The Pearl of Africa

How well do you know Uganda?

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

• 1. What is "Matoke," a staple food in much of Uganda?

  • (A) A type of grilled fish
  • (B) A dish made from steamed and mashed green bananas (plantains)
  • (C) A spicy rice dish
  • (D) A flatbread similar to naan

• 2. Uganda is famously known as the "Pearl of Africa." Which world leader coined this phrase?

  • (A) Nelson Mandela
  • (B) Queen Elizabeth II
  • (C) Winston Churchill
  • (D) Theodore Roosevelt

• 3. What is a "boda boda," a very common form of transport in Ugandan towns and cities?

  • (A) A large public bus
  • (B) A passenger ferry
  • (C) A motorcycle taxi
  • (D) A train

• 4. What is the cultural importance of the Kingdom of Buganda within Uganda?

  • (A) It is a small, insignificant group
  • (B) It is the largest of the traditional kingdoms in present-day Uganda, with a rich cultural heritage
  • (C) A modern political party
  • (D) It is a historical kingdom that no longer exists in any form

• 5. What is a "Gomesi" or "Busuuti," a traditional dress for women in Uganda?

  • (A) A simple wrap skirt
  • (B) A colorful, floor-length dress with a square neckline and pointed shoulders
  • (C) A type of headscarf
  • (D) A pair of loose trousers

• 6. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda is a famous sanctuary for which endangered primate?

  • (A) Chimpanzees
  • (B) Mountain Gorillas
  • (C) Orangutans
  • (D) Lemurs

• 7. What is a "Rolex" in the context of Ugandan street food?

  • (A) A luxury watch
  • (B) A chapati rolled with a fried egg and vegetables
  • (C) A type of sweet candy
  • (D) A brand of beer

• 8. How is social hierarchy and respect for elders reflected in Ugandan culture?

  • (A) It is an egalitarian society where age holds no special status
  • (B) Elders are highly respected, and it is common to kneel when greeting them as a sign of deference
  • (C) Younger people are expected to lead conversations
  • (D) People are addressed by their first names regardless of age

• 9. What is the source of the Nile River, a point of geographical significance located in Uganda?

  • (A) The Rwenzori Mountains
  • (B) Lake Victoria
  • (C) The Murchison Falls
  • (D) Lake Albert

• 10. What is a key characteristic of family life in Uganda?

  • (A) Emphasis on the nuclear family only
  • (B) A strong sense of community and the importance of the extended family and clan
  • (C) Children are encouraged to be very independent from a young age
  • (D) Individual achievements are valued more than family loyalty