Grade 5 Exam Questions: Facts about South Africa
Section A: Multiple Choice (20 questions)
What is the capital city of South Africa?
(a) Cape Town
(b) Johannesburg
(c) Pretoria
(d) DurbanWhich of the following is the largest province in South Africa?
(a) Gauteng
(b) KwaZulu-Natal
(c) Western Cape
(d) Northern CapeWhat is the currency of South Africa?
(a) Rand
(b) Dollar
(c) Euro
(d) PoundWhich of the following is the highest mountain in South Africa?
(a) Table Mountain
(b) Drakensberg
(c) Kilimanjaro
(d) Mount EverestWhat is the name of the famous prison where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned?
(a) Robben Island
(b) Alcatraz
(c) Sing Sing
(d) Guantanamo BayWhich of the following is a major industry in South Africa?
(a) Mining
(b) Agriculture
(c) Tourism
(d) All of the aboveWhat is the official language of South Africa?
(a) English
(b) Afrikaans
(c) Zulu
(d) All of the aboveWhich of the following is a national symbol of South Africa?
(a) Springbok
(b) Protea
(c) Lion
(d) All of the aboveWhat is the name of the famous wine-producing region in South Africa?
(a) Stellenbosch
(b) Napa Valley
(c) Bordeaux
(d) TuscanyWhich of the following is a major city in South Africa?
(a) Cape Town
(b) Johannesburg
(c) Durban
(d) All of the above
Section B: Short Answer (10 questions)
- Describe the geography of South Africa.
- Explain the significance of Nelson Mandela in South African history.
- List the major industries in South Africa.
- What are the official languages of South Africa?
- Name the national symbols of South Africa.
- Describe the climate of South Africa.
- What is the population of South Africa?
- What is the currency of South Africa?
- What is the capital city of South Africa?
- What is the highest mountain in South Africa?
Section C: Essay (2 questions)
- Discuss the challenges and opportunities facing South Africa today.
- Explain the importance of tourism in South Africa.
Answer Key
Section A: Multiple Choice
- c
- a
- a
- b
- a
- d
- d
- d
- a
- d
Section B: Short Answer
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Section C: Essay
Answers will vary.