Grade 6 Social Studies – Position And Size Of Countries In Eastern Africa Quiz

1. Which countries make up the East Africa

Kenya, Eritrea, Cameroon
Kenya, Senegal, Malawi
Uganda, Tanzania, Lake Victoria
Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi
Explanation:

2. Which countries borders Kenya on the west?

Djibouti
America
Uganda
Kenya
Explanation:

3. What is he size of country Kenya in square kilometres

1million
123
580,367
300
Explanation:

4. Which is the smallest country in East Africa?

Uganda
Kenya
Egypt
Rwanda
Explanation:

5. Which main latitude passes through east Africa?

Equator
latitude
Tropic of Capricorn
Greenwich meridian
Explanation:

6. Identify one thing that keeps East Africa countries united

The East African Anthem
get together
trade unions
The Kenyan anthem
Explanation:

7. The lines of a map that run from top to bottom are called__

Latitudes
Equator
Longitude
The Greenwich meridian
Explanation:

8. Longitudes are also known as

Capricorns
Latitudes
Attitudes
Meridians
Explanation:

9. What is the capital city of Burundi?

Kigali
Nakuru
Bunyara
Bujumbura
Explanation:

10. What is the name of the most important longitude?

Greenwich meridian
Tropic of Cancer
Equator
Prime meridian
Explanation:

11. Name one force that leads to the formation of the rift valley

Compressional force
Faulting
Opposite force
Kinetic force
Explanation:

12. What is the size of Kenya in square kilometers?

23200
117600
567778
582646
Explanation:

13. What dies latitude influence?

Population size
Climate
Ethnicity
Culture of people
Explanation:

14. What is the size of Djibouti in square kilometers?

76655
582546
23200
46788
Explanation:

15. Which ocean borders East Africa to the East and south part?

Mediterranean sea
Pacific ocean
Red sea
Indian ocean
Explanation:

16. Which country in East Africa has the largest coast line?

Uganda
Tanzania
Kenya
Somali
Explanation:

17. Tropic of Capricorn lies on 231/2°___ of the earth

South
West
North west
North
Explanation:

18. Name two towns where Equator passes through in Kenya

Mombasa, Kakamega
Maseno, Kisumu
Nairobi, Nyahururu
Nanyuki, Siaya
Explanation:

19. The Northern part of the equator is called?

North West
Southern hemisphere
North East
Northern hemisphere
Explanation:

20. Which country in Eastern Africa is located on the equator?

Tanzania
Uganda
Rwanda
Kenya
Explanation:

Kenya is the only country in Eastern Africa that is bisected by the equator, making it an equatorial country.

21. Which country in Eastern Africa is known for its mountain gorillas?

Sudan
Ethiopia
Somalia
Uganda
Explanation:

Uganda is famous for its mountain gorillas, attracting many tourists to visit its national parks for gorilla trekking.

22. Which country in Eastern Africa is known for its diverse wildlife and the annual Great Migration?

Sudan
Tanzania
Ethiopia
Somalia
Explanation:

Tanzania is famous for its national parks such as Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, where the Great Wildebeest Migration takes place annually.

23. Which country in Eastern Africa is home to the highest mountain in Africa, Mount Kilimanjaro?

Kenya
Tanzania
Uganda
Rwanda
Explanation:

Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa, is located in Tanzania near the border with Kenya.

24. Which country in Eastern Africa has the largest population?

Kenya
Uganda
Tanzania
Rwanda
Explanation:

Tanzania has the largest population of the Eastern African countries, with a diverse mix of ethnic groups and languages.

25. Which country in Eastern Africa is landlocked and does not have a coastline?

Rwanda
Uganda
Tanzania
Kenya
Explanation:

Uganda is a landlocked country in Eastern Africa, surrounded by countries like Kenya, Tanzania, and Rwanda.

26. Which country in Eastern Africa has the capital city of Kigali?

Rwanda
Kenya
Tanzania
Uganda
Explanation:

Rwanda is the only country in Eastern Africa with the capital city of Kigali, known for its cleanliness and green initiatives.

27. Which country in Eastern Africa has the largest lake, Lake Victoria?

Rwanda
Tanzania
Uganda
Kenya
Explanation:

Lake Victoria, the largest lake in Africa, is shared by Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania, but the majority of its waters lie within Uganda's borders.

28. Which country in Eastern Africa is known for its coffee production and export?

Uganda
Tanzania
Kenya
Rwanda
Explanation:

Kenya is renowned for its high-quality coffee beans, which are grown in regions like Nyeri and Kiambu and exported to various countries around the world.

29. Which country in Eastern Africa is the largest in terms of land area?

Kenya
Uganda
Rwanda
Tanzania
Explanation:

Tanzania is the largest country in Eastern Africa in terms of land area, covering approximately 947,303 square kilometers.

30. What is the position of Kenya in Eastern Africa in terms of size?

Fourth largest
Third largest
Second largest
Fifth largest
Explanation:

Kenya is the second largest country in Eastern Africa in terms of land area, after Tanzania.

31. Which country in Eastern Africa is the smallest in terms of land area?

Ethiopia
Uganda
Tanzania
Kenya
Explanation:

Uganda is the smallest country in Eastern Africa in terms of land area, covering approximately 241,038 square kilometers.

32. Which country in Eastern Africa is located in the southeastern part of the region?

Kenya
Somalia
Rwanda
Tanzania
Explanation:

Tanzania is located in the southeastern part of Eastern Africa, bordering the Indian Ocean.

33. Which country in Eastern Africa is known for its mountainous terrain and wildlife reserves?

Tanzania
Uganda
Rwanda
Kenya
Explanation:

Kenya is known for its mountainous terrain, including Mount Kenya, and wildlife reserves such as the Maasai Mara.

34. Which country in Eastern Africa is landlocked and located in the Great Rift Valley?

Rwanda
Uganda
Kenya
Tanzania
Explanation:

Uganda is a landlocked country in Eastern Africa located in the Great Rift Valley region.

35. Which country in Eastern Africa is known for its coffee production and hilly landscape?

Tanzania
Uganda
Kenya
Rwanda
Explanation:

Rwanda is known for its coffee production and hilly landscape, contributing to its nickname 'Land of a Thousand Hills'.

36. Which country in Eastern Africa is located in the Horn of Africa?

Somalia
Tanzania
Kenya
Uganda
Explanation:

Somalia is located in the Horn of Africa, in the easternmost part of the region.

37. Which country in Eastern Africa has a coastline along the Indian Ocean?

Kenya
Tanzania
Uganda
Rwanda
Explanation:

Kenya has a coastline along the Indian Ocean, which offers opportunities for tourism and trade.

38. Which country in Eastern Africa is known for its cultural diversity and Lake Victoria?

Tanzania
Kenya
Rwanda
Uganda
Explanation:

Uganda is known for its cultural diversity and is home to Lake Victoria, the largest lake in Africa.