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

1. Which countries make up the East Africa

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

2. Which countries borders Kenya on the west?

Uganda
Kenya
America
Djibouti
Explanation:

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

300
123
580,367
1million
Explanation:

4. Which is the smallest country in East Africa?

Egypt
Uganda
Kenya
Rwanda
Explanation:

5. Which main latitude passes through east Africa?

Greenwich meridian
Tropic of Capricorn
latitude
Equator
Explanation:

6. Identify one thing that keeps East Africa countries united

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

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

Latitudes
Equator
The Greenwich meridian
Longitude
Explanation:

8. Longitudes are also known as

Attitudes
Latitudes
Meridians
Capricorns
Explanation:

9. What is the capital city of Burundi?

Kigali
Bujumbura
Bunyara
Nakuru
Explanation:

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

Tropic of Cancer
Greenwich meridian
Prime meridian
Equator
Explanation:

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

Compressional force
Kinetic force
Faulting
Opposite force
Explanation:

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

23200
582646
567778
117600
Explanation:

13. What dies latitude influence?

Culture of people
Population size
Ethnicity
Climate
Explanation:

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

46788
76655
23200
582546
Explanation:

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

Indian ocean
Mediterranean sea
Red sea
Pacific ocean
Explanation:

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

Tanzania
Uganda
Kenya
Somali
Explanation:

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

North west
West
North
South
Explanation:

18. Name two towns where Equator passes through in Kenya

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

19. The Northern part of the equator is called?

North West
North East
Southern hemisphere
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
Somalia
Uganda
Ethiopia
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?

Tanzania
Ethiopia
Somalia
Sudan
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?

Rwanda
Kenya
Uganda
Tanzania
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?

Rwanda
Tanzania
Kenya
Uganda
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?

Tanzania
Kenya
Rwanda
Uganda
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?

Kenya
Tanzania
Uganda
Rwanda
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?

Uganda
Kenya
Tanzania
Rwanda
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?

Tanzania
Kenya
Rwanda
Uganda
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?

Second largest
Third largest
Fourth 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?

Kenya
Tanzania
Uganda
Ethiopia
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?

Rwanda
Kenya
Tanzania
Somalia
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?

Rwanda
Uganda
Tanzania
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?

Uganda
Kenya
Rwanda
Tanzania
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?

Kenya
Somalia
Tanzania
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
Uganda
Tanzania
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?

Kenya
Tanzania
Uganda
Rwanda
Explanation:

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

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