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Which political party did Daniel arap Moi lead?
Daniel arap Moi led the Kenya African National Union (KANU).
I have no idea.
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Which music genre originated in Kenya's coastal region?
Taarab music originated in Kenya's coastal region.
I don't recall.
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What is Oman famous for producing historically?
Oman is famous for producing frankincense historically.
Oman is famous for producing frankincense historically.
Oman
Which Kenyan sculptor created the famous 'Freedom Fighter' monument in Nairobi?
Kevin Oduor created the famous 'Freedom Fighter' monument in Nairobi.
I have no idea.
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What is the name of the famous flat-topped mountain overlooking Cape Town?
Table Mountain is the famous flat-topped mountain overlooking Cape Town.
Table Mountain is the famous flat-topped mountain overlooking Cape Town.
South Africa
What is the national dish of Malaysia?
Nasi lemak is considered the national dish of Malaysia.
Nasi lemak is considered the national dish of Malaysia.
Malaysia
What is the ancient fortress where Jewish rebels made their last stand?
Masada is the ancient fortress where Jewish rebels made their last stand against the Romans.
Masada is the ancient fortress where Jewish rebels made their last stand against the Romans.
Israel
What is Iceland known as due to its volcanic activity and glaciers?
Iceland is known as the Land of Fire and Ice due to its volcanic activity and glaciers.
Iceland is known as the Land of Fire and Ice due to its volcanic activity and glaciers.
Iceland
What are the ancient tombs built for pharaohs in Egypt called?
The ancient tombs built for pharaohs in Egypt are called pyramids.
The ancient tombs built for pharaohs in Egypt are called pyramids.
Egypt
What is 'mugithi' music?
Mugithi is a genre of Kikuyu popular music that blends traditional rhythms with modern instruments, often featuring one-man guitar performances.
I forgot.
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What is the Gede Ruins?
The Gede Ruins are the remains of a Swahili town near Malindi that flourished in the 13th-17th centuries.
I forgot about that.
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What is the capital city of Tajikistan?
The capital city of Tajikistan is Dushanbe.
The capital city of Tajikistan is Dushanbe.
Tajikistan
What is the former name of Thailand?
The former name of Thailand was Siam.
The former name of Thailand was Siam.
Thailand
Which historical trade route connected Kenya's coast to the interior?
The Arab-Swahili trade route connected Kenya's coast to the interior.
I forgot about that.
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What is the traditional Serbian dance called?
The traditional Serbian dance is called kolo.
The traditional Serbian dance is called kolo.
Serbia
227. What is the traditional Mijikenda sacred forest called?
Kaya.
I forgot about that.
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Which port city is Kenya's second-largest city?
Mombasa is Kenya's second-largest city and main port.
I don't remember.
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224. Which Kenyan company is the largest telecommunications provider?
Safaricom.
I have no idea.
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Which famous statue stands on Liberty Island in New York Harbor?
The Statue of Liberty stands on Liberty Island in New York Harbor.
The Statue of Liberty stands on Liberty Island in New York Harbor.
United States
What is the traditional Ghanaian cloth called?
The traditional Ghanaian cloth is called kente.
The traditional Ghanaian cloth is called kente.
Ghana
What is the capital city of Iraq?
The capital city of Iraq is Baghdad.
The capital city of Iraq is Baghdad.
Iraq
What mineral gives Lake Magadi its distinctive color?
Trona (sodium carbonate) deposits give Lake Magadi its distinctive white and pink coloration.
I forgot.
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Which Kenyan scientist discovered the Turkana Boy fossil?
Richard Leakey's team discovered the Turkana Boy fossil.
I don't remember.
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What is the traditional Maasai red cloth called?
The traditional Maasai red cloth is called Shuka.
I have no idea.
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What is the capital city of Finland?
The capital city of Finland is Helsinki.
The capital city of Finland is Helsinki.
Finland
What ancient stone ruins give Zimbabwe its name?
Great Zimbabwe ruins are the ancient stone structures that give the country its name.
Great Zimbabwe ruins are the ancient stone structures that give the country its name.
Zimbabwe
What is 'mukimo' in Kenyan cuisine?
Mukimo is a traditional Kikuyu dish made from mashed green peas, potatoes, corn, and pumpkin leaves or spinach.
I forgot about that.
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What are the colors of the Kenyan flag?
The Kenyan flag consists of black, red, green, and white colors.
I don't remember.
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210. What is Kenya's main export crop?
Tea.
I forgot about that.
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What volcanic mountain is located on the Kenya-Uganda border?
Mount Elgon is located on the Kenya-Uganda border.
I have no idea.
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What is Nigeria's film industry called?
Nigeria's film industry is called Nollywood.
Nigeria's film industry is called Nollywood.
Nigeria
What ancient city rivaled Rome and was located in modern Tunisia?
Carthage was the ancient city that rivaled Rome and was located in modern Tunisia.
Carthage was the ancient city that rivaled Rome and was located in modern Tunisia.
Tunisia
What ancient civilization developed in the region of modern Iraq?
Mesopotamian civilization, including Sumer, Babylon, and Assyria, developed in modern Iraq.
Mesopotamian civilization, including Sumer, Babylon, and Assyria, developed in modern Iraq.
Iraq
At the confluence of which two rivers is Belgrade located?
Belgrade is located at the confluence of the Danube and Sava rivers.
Belgrade is located at the confluence of the Danube and Sava rivers.
Serbia
What year was the current Kenyan constitution promulgated?
The current Kenyan constitution was promulgated in 2010.
I don't recall.
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What is the Maasai Mara famous for?
The Maasai Mara is famous for the annual Great Migration of wildebeest and zebras.
I forgot.
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What is unique about Nicosia as a capital city?
Nicosia is the last divided capital city in the world, split between Greek and Turkish control.
Nicosia is the last divided capital city in the world, split between Greek and Turkish control.
Cyprus
What percentage of Madagascar's wildlife is found nowhere else on Earth?
About 90% of Madagascar's wildlife is endemic and found nowhere else on Earth.
About 90% of Madagascar's wildlife is endemic and found nowhere else on Earth.
Madagascar
222. Which political party did Jomo Kenyatta lead?
Kenya African National Union (KANU).
I forgot about that.
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What is the name of Kenya's largest freshwater lake?
Lake Victoria is Kenya's largest freshwater lake.
I forgot about that.
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What is the name of Kenya's stock exchange?
The Nairobi Securities Exchange is Kenya's stock exchange.
I have no idea.
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Which strait separates the Kenyan mainland from Lamu Island?
The Mkanda Channel separates the Kenyan mainland from Lamu Island.
I don't remember.
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When did Kenya gain independence from British colonial rule?
Kenya gained independence on December 12, 1963.
I forgot about that.
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What traditional Luo musical instrument is played at funerals and celebrations?
The nyatiti is a traditional Luo musical instrument played at funerals and celebrations.
I don't remember.
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Which Kenyan author won the Caine Prize for African Writing?
Binyavanga Wainaina won the Caine Prize for African Writing in 2002.
I don't recall.
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What is the 'harambee' philosophy in Kenyan culture?
Harambee is a Kenyan tradition of community self-help events where people contribute money or labor for development projects.
I forgot.
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What is the capital city of Iran?
The capital city of Iran is Tehran.
The capital city of Iran is Tehran.
Iran
What is the capital city of Lithuania?
The capital city of Lithuania is Vilnius.
The capital city of Lithuania is Vilnius.
Lithuania
213. Which university is the oldest in Kenya?
The University of Nairobi, established in 1956.
I don't remember.
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250. What is the name of the traditional Swahili door found in Lamu?
Mlango wa Kiswahili.
I have no idea.
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Which lake in Kenya is known for its flamingo population?
Lake Nakuru is famous for its flamingo population.
I don't remember.
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Which is Kenya's largest county by area?
Turkana County is Kenya's largest county by area, covering 68,680 square kilometers.
I don't recall.
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What is the traditional Georgian feast called?
The traditional Georgian feast is called supra.
The traditional Georgian feast is called supra.
Georgia
What is the capital city of Kazakhstan?
The capital city of Kazakhstan is Astana (formerly Nur-Sultan).
The capital city of Kazakhstan is Astana (formerly Nur-Sultan).
Kazakhstan
What is the large mountain lake in Kyrgyzstan called?
Issyk-Kul is the large mountain lake in Kyrgyzstan, one of the largest alpine lakes in the world.
Issyk-Kul is the large mountain lake in Kyrgyzstan, one of the largest alpine lakes in the world.
Kyrgyzstan
Which Kenyan city is known as the 'Green City in the Sun'?
Nairobi is known as the 'Green City in the Sun'.
I don't recall.
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What is the capital city of Brazil?
The capital city of Brazil is Brasília.
The capital city of Brazil is Brasília.
Brazil
221. What is the highest mountain in Kenya?
Mount Kenya, at 5,199 meters.
I don't remember.
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What is the famous temple complex in Cambodia?
Angkor Wat is the famous temple complex in Cambodia, the largest religious monument in the world.
Angkor Wat is the famous temple complex in Cambodia, the largest religious monument in the world.
Cambodia
What alphabet is used in Bulgaria?
Bulgaria uses the Cyrillic alphabet.
Bulgaria uses the Cyrillic alphabet.
Bulgaria
What is the capital city of Romania?
The capital city of Romania is Bucharest.
The capital city of Romania is Bucharest.
Romania
What is the name of Kenya's national anthem?
Kenya's national anthem is 'Ee Mungu Nguvu Yetu'.
I don't recall.
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What is the capital city of Argentina?
The capital city of Argentina is Buenos Aires.
The capital city of Argentina is Buenos Aires.
Argentina
Which port city is Kenya's second-largest city?
Mombasa is Kenya's second-largest city and major port.
I forgot about that.
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What is the capital city of Algeria?
The capital city of Algeria is Algiers.
The capital city of Algeria is Algiers.
Algeria
What is the capital city of Cyprus?
The capital city of Cyprus is Nicosia.
The capital city of Cyprus is Nicosia.
Cyprus
204. Which mineral is mined in Magadi, Kenya?
Soda ash (sodium carbonate).
I forgot.
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What is the most famous museum in France?
The Louvre Museum is the most famous museum in France.
The Louvre Museum is the most famous museum in France.
France
225. What is the name of the prehistoric site in Kenya's Turkana Basin?
Koobi Fora.
I forgot.
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What is the famous waterfall on the border of Zimbabwe and Zambia?
Victoria Falls is located on the border of Zimbabwe and Zambia.
Victoria Falls is located on the border of Zimbabwe and Zambia.
Zimbabwe
What is the famous Portuguese egg tart pastry called?
The famous Portuguese egg tart pastry is called pastel de nata.
The famous Portuguese egg tart pastry is called pastel de nata.
Portugal
What is the famous bay in Vietnam known for its limestone islands?
Ha Long Bay is famous for its thousands of limestone islands and islets.
Ha Long Bay is famous for its thousands of limestone islands and islets.
Vietnam
What is the ancient citadel located on a rocky outcrop above Athens?
The Acropolis is the ancient citadel located on a rocky outcrop above Athens.
The Acropolis is the ancient citadel located on a rocky outcrop above Athens.
Greece
Which ethnic group is the largest in Kenya?
The Kikuyu are the largest ethnic group in Kenya, comprising about 22% of the population.
I have no idea.
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What is the name of Kenya's bicameral legislature?
Kenya's bicameral legislature consists of the National Assembly and the Senate.
I don't remember.
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What is the capital city of Zimbabwe?
The capital city of Zimbabwe is Harare.
The capital city of Zimbabwe is Harare.
Zimbabwe
What was Operation Linda Nchi?
Operation Linda Nchi was a military operation launched by Kenya in 2011 against Al-Shabaab militants in Somalia.
I don't remember.
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Which archaeological site in Kenya is known as the 'Cradle of Mankind'?
The Turkana Basin is known as the 'Cradle of Mankind'.
I have no idea.
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What is the name of Kenya's bicameral parliament?
Kenya's bicameral parliament consists of the National Assembly and the Senate.
I don't remember.
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What is Bulgaria famous for producing as a fragrant oil?
Bulgaria is famous for producing rose oil from the Valley of Roses.
Bulgaria is famous for producing rose oil from the Valley of Roses.
Bulgaria
What is Kenya's largest national park?
Tsavo National Park is Kenya's largest national park.
I don't remember.
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Which ancient trading city on the Kenyan coast was a UNESCO World Heritage site?
Gede (or Gedi) is an ancient trading city and UNESCO World Heritage site on the Kenyan coast.
I don't remember.
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What was Iran known as until 1935?
Iran was known as Persia until 1935.
Iran was known as Persia until 1935.
Iran
What is the UNESCO World Heritage city in northern Laos?
Luang Prabang is the UNESCO World Heritage city in northern Laos.
Luang Prabang is the UNESCO World Heritage city in northern Laos.
Laos
205. Who was Kenya's first female Nobel Peace Prize laureate?
Wangari Maathai.
I don't remember.
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What is the Nairobi Gallery's historical significance?
The Nairobi Gallery, formerly known as the Old PC's Office, was the site where Kenya's independence constitution was signed in 1963.
I have no idea.
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What is the Welsh name for Wales?
The Welsh name for Wales is Cymru.
The Welsh name for Wales is Cymru.
Wales
Which Kenyan athlete won the 2016 Olympic marathon in Rio?
Eliud Kipchoge won the 2016 Olympic marathon in Rio.
I don't recall.
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What is Kenya's largest export crop by volume?
Tea is Kenya's largest export crop by volume, with the country being the world's largest exporter of black tea.
I don't recall.
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What is the capital city of Senegal?
The capital city of Senegal is Dakar.
The capital city of Senegal is Dakar.
Senegal
Which university is considered Kenya's oldest institution of higher learning?
The University of Nairobi, established in 1956 as the Royal Technical College, is Kenya's oldest university.
I forgot about that.
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Which famous composer was born in Salzburg, Austria?
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born in Salzburg, Austria.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born in Salzburg, Austria.
Austria
Who is Ferdinand Omanyala?
Ferdinand Omanyala is Kenya's fastest sprinter who holds the African 100m record and became the first Kenyan to run under 10 seconds.
I don't remember.
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What is the capital city of Norway?
The capital city of Norway is Oslo.
The capital city of Norway is Oslo.
Norway
What is the capital city of Croatia?
The capital city of Croatia is Zagreb.
The capital city of Croatia is Zagreb.
Croatia
What is the name of Kenya's national football team?
Kenya's national football team is called Harambee Stars.
I have no idea.
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What is the ancient desert in Namibia with red sand dunes?
The Namib Desert is the ancient desert with red sand dunes, including the famous Sossusvlei.
The Namib Desert is the ancient desert with red sand dunes, including the famous Sossusvlei.
Namibia
What is the capital city of Yemen?
The capital city of Yemen is Sana'a.
The capital city of Yemen is Sana'a.
Yemen
What is Lithuania's national sport?
Basketball is considered Lithuania's national sport.
Basketball is considered Lithuania's national sport.
Lithuania
What is the famous statue in Brussels of a little boy urinating?
The Manneken Pis is the famous statue in Brussels of a little boy urinating.
The Manneken Pis is the famous statue in Brussels of a little boy urinating.
Belgium