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Score card of Mali Independence Day Quiz
| Pos. | Name | Score | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bheema Bhat | 80 % | 4 |
Quiz Question of Mali Independence Day Quiz
- In which year did Mali gain its independence from France?
a) 1945
b) 1956
c) 1960
d) 1973
Correct Answer: c) 1960 - Who is considered the founding father of Mali and served as its first President after independence?
a) Modibo Keïta
b) Amadou Toumani Touré
c) Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta
d) Alpha Oumar Konaré
Correct Answer: a) Modibo Keïta - Mali Independence Day is celebrated on which date?
a) August 15th
b) September 1st
c) September 22nd
d) October 12th
Correct Answer: c) September 22nd - What historic event is celebrated on Mali’s Independence Day?
a) The signing of the Declaration of Independence
b) The Battle of Bamako
c) The end of colonial rule
d) The abolition of slavery
Correct Answer: a) The signing of the Declaration of Independence - What is the capital city of Mali?
a) Dakar
b) Abidjan
c) Niamey
d) Bamako
Correct Answer: d) Bamako - Mali is located in which region of Africa?
a) North Africa
b) East Africa
c) West Africa
d) Southern Africa
Correct Answer: c) West Africa - What is the official language of Mali?
a) English
b) French
c) Arabic
d) Bambara
Correct Answer: b) French - Mali is known for its rich cultural heritage. What is the name of the traditional Malian musical instrument that resembles a wooden xylophone with gourds as resonators?
a) Djembe
b) Balafon
c) Kora
d) Ngoni
Correct Answer: b) Balafon - What is the predominant religion in Mali?
a) Christianity
b) Islam
c) Hinduism
d) Animism
Correct Answer: b) Islam - Mali is famous for its ancient city of Timbuktu. What is the historic significance of Timbuktu?
a) It was a major trading center along the Silk Road.
b) It was a center of Islamic scholarship and learning.
c) It was the capital of the Mali Empire.
d) It was the birthplace of jazz music.
Correct Answer: b) It was a center of Islamic scholarship and learning. - Which international organization is Mali a member of since gaining independence?
a) United Nations
b) African Union
c) Commonwealth of Nations
d) Arab League
Correct Answer: a) United Nations - Mali has a rich tradition of storytelling and oral history. What is the name of the traditional Malian storytellers who pass down history and legends through storytelling?
a) Minstrels
b) Bards
c) Griots
d) Troubadours
Correct Answer: c) Griots - Mali is known for its diverse wildlife and national parks. What is the name of the famous national park in Mali that is home to elephants, lions, and giraffes?
a) Serengeti National Park
b) Kruger National Park
c) Timbuktu National Park
d) Boucle du Baoulé National Park
Correct Answer: d) Boucle du Baoulé National Park - What is the traditional Malian dish made from rice, meat, and vegetables, often cooked in a single pot?
a) Sushi
b) Tacos
c) Jollof Rice
d) Maafe
Correct Answer: d) Maafe - Mali is known for its vibrant textile industry. What is the traditional Malian fabric, often dyed with natural pigments and mud, known for its unique patterns and designs?
a) Batik
b) Kente
c) Mudcloth (Bogolan)
d) Ankara
Correct Answer: c) Mudcloth (Bogolan) - Mali has a strong tradition of mask festivals. What is the name of the traditional Malian mask festival held annually in Segou?
a) Surva
b) FESTIMA
c) Carnival of Venice
d) Diabolo Festival
Correct Answer: b) FESTIMA - Mali is known for its historic mosques. What is the name of the famous mosque in Timbuktu that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
a) Blue Mosque
b) Hagia Sophia
c) Great Mosque of Djenne
d) Sankore Mosque
Correct Answer: d) Sankore Mosque - What is the name of the famous Malian musician and guitarist known for his influential role in world music and the song “Ai Du” with Ry Cooder?
a) Youssou N’Dour
b) Fela Kuti
c) Salif Keita
d) Ali Farka Touré
Correct Answer: d) Ali Farka Touré - Mali has a strong tradition of pottery. What is the name of the traditional Malian pottery village known for its distinctive terra cotta sculptures?
a) Fez
b) Taos
c) Djenne
d) Casablanca
Correct Answer: c) Djenne - What is the traditional Malian musical instrument, a type of guitar-like instrument with a single large resonator and multiple strings, played by many West African musicians?
a) Kora
b) Ngoni
c) Djembe
d) Balafon
Correct Answer: b) Ngoni