Kenya Quiz


Kenya Quiz



1. WARM-UP: Before Kenya became a British crown colony in 1921, by what name was it known?

Swahililand
British East Africa
Omani
Chalibi


2. In what year did Kenya gain independence from the UK?

1961
1962
1963
1964


3. What % of Kenyans rely on ponds, shallow wells and rivers for their drinking water?

13%
15%
17%
19%


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

66 years
68 years
70 years
72 years


5. What % of Kenyans have access to electricity?

40%
60%
70%
80%


6. Recent droughts have left how many Kenyans in food shortage?

900,000
1,000,000
1,200,000
1,400,000


7. Out of a child population of 19 million how many children live rough on the streets of Kenya?

150,000
200,000
250,000
300,000


8. How many national parks and wildlife reserves in Kenya home to?

Less than 5
5 to 25
25 - 65
More than 65


9. Kenya has what connection with the world scout movement?

It has more children enrolled than Canada and Australia combined
The scouting toggle was based on a Massai ceremonial ring
The movement's founder, Lord Baden-Powell, is buried in Kenya
'Dib Dib Dob' is a Kenyan tribal expression for 'glad to help'


10. Which of the following statements about Kenya is NOT true?

A bride bought for a polygamous marriage in Kenya costs around 20 cows
From 1963-2002 Kenya was a dictatorship
There are between 25-32 tribes in Kenya
Kenya is the second largest exporter of flowers in the world





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