Niger Trivia Quiz


Niger Trivia Quiz



1. WARM-UP: In 1960 Niger gained its independence from which European Country?

Italy
France
Spain
Belgium


2. For how many miles does the River Niger flow through Niger?

150
250
350
450


3. What % of the population of Niger have access to safe water?

36%
46%
56%
66%


4. To what age can children in Niger expect to live?

42 years
52 years
62 years
72 years


5. What is the average age of the population in Niger?

15 years old
25 years old
35 years old
45 years old


6. The name Niger derives from the Tamashek phrase 'gher n-gheren', meaning what?

Men from the Kori
Greboun settlers
River among rivers
A stoney plain in Niger called the 'Reg'


7. What % of Niger's population can read and write?

29%
39%
49%
59%


8. What % of Niger is covered by the Sahara Desert?

50%
60%
70%
80%


9. Which of the following countries do not border Niger?

Togo
Benin
Burkina Faso
Algeria


10. Which of the following statements about Niger is not true?

Niger has no official religion
Niger is referred to as "The frying pan of the world" as it's so hot
The River Niger at the capital Niamey is crossed by the Kauour Bridge
In 1999 the fossil of a 135 million year old dinosaur was found in Niger





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