Which countries are included in the Horn of Africa?

D. Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, and Somalia

A. Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal, and Mali

B. Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda

C. Sudan, South Sudan, Egypt, and Libya

D. Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, and Somalia

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11.
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Nelson Mandela was the President of which country?
Correct Answer: C. South Africa
One-liner
Nelson Mandela was the President of South Africa.
12.
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What is the Capital of Sierra Leone?
Correct Answer: D. Freetown
One-liner
The capital of Sierra Leone is Freetown.
13.
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Which country is home to the famous city of Timbuktu?
Correct Answer: D. Mali
One-liner
The famous city of Timbuktu is located in Mali, a landlocked country in West Africa.
14.
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Which of the following Muslim countries celebrated its independence day on 1st January?
Correct Answer: D. Sudan
One-liner
Sudan celebrates its independence day on 1st January, marking its independence from Anglo-Egyptian condominium rule in 1956.
15.
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Nelson Mandela was the former leader of?
Correct Answer: C. South Africa
One-liner
Nelson Mandela was the former leader of South Africa.
16.
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Boko Haram terrorist group belongs to which country?
Correct Answer: B. Nigeria
One-liner
Boko Haram is a terrorist group that originated in and primarily operates from Nigeria.
17.
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Where were the Berber tribes originally resident?
Correct Answer: A. North Africa
One-liner
The Berber tribes were originally resident in North Africa.
18.
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What is the name of the well-known Sudanese militia group?
Correct Answer: C. Janjaweed
One-liner
The well-known Sudanese militia group is called the Janjaweed.
19.
Which countries are included in the Horn of Africa?
Correct Answer: D. Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, and Somalia
One-liner
The Horn of Africa includes Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, and Somalia.
20.
Where is the Horn of Africa located?
Correct Answer: A. Northeast Africa
One-liner
The Horn of Africa is located in Northeast Africa.

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