African History Quizzes, Questions & Answers

Step into the captivating world of African history with our exciting and interactive African History Quizzes & Trivia! Read more

African History Quizzes By Grade

4th Grade 5th Grade 6th Grade

Top Trending African History Quizzes


Explore the rich history of the Mali Empire in this trivia quiz! Learn about its geography, major cities, leaders, economy, and cultural significance through engaging questions.

Questions: 30  |  Attempts: 2818   |  Last updated: Oct 25, 2024
  • Sample Question
    Where was the Empire of Mali located?
    Radio Button
    Radio Button
    Radio Button
    Radio Button

Play this informative quiz to see what you know about contemporary African history. Africa is the cradle of civilization; it is where the first humans walked. The continent has a huge contemporary relevance, as it is highly...

Questions: 10  |  Attempts: 196   |  Last updated: May 9, 2023
  • Sample Question
    In which country's independence does the Free Officer Movement play a major role?
    Radio Button
    Radio Button
    Radio Button
    Radio Button

Eastern Africa is known for having a wide array of wildlife and the common language if Kiswahili. Kings and queens ruled most of the communities in East African history. We covered most of east Africa history and culture in...

Questions: 10  |  Attempts: 342   |  Last updated: Mar 21, 2023

In West Africa most of the communities were led by kings and they has priests and priestesses that people used to see as a connection to their gods before they were colonized. Take the penultimate quiz West Africa history...

Questions: 5  |  Attempts: 251   |  Last updated: Oct 21, 2024
  • Sample Question
    TRUE or FALSE: Timbuktu was a great cultural center in the empire of Mali.
    Radio Button
    Radio Button

Popular African History Quizzes


There are a lot of African Americans that have made a difference throughout history, and to ensure that we do not forget their contributions to the culture, we celebrate them in black history month. Take this quiz and learn more...

Questions: 20  |  Attempts: 19643   |  Last updated: Mar 22, 2023
  • Sample Question
    Arthur Ashe was a famous ____________.
    Radio Button
    Radio Button
    Radio Button

The History of Black History Month dated back to 1926 in the United States and was previously commemorated for one week and not a whole month as it is now. It is a time that we get to reflect on the contributions of those that...

Questions: 10  |  Attempts: 4710   |  Last updated: Mar 21, 2023
  • Sample Question
    Dr. Maulana Karenga created this cultural observance designed to celebrate African-American heritage.        
    Radio Button
    Radio Button
    Radio Button
    Radio Button

African Empires was an umbrella term used in African studies which referred to a number of historical states in Africa with multinational structures. Today we’ll be quizzing you on African Empires in the west of the...

Questions: 7  |  Attempts: 3482   |  Last updated: Apr 16, 2024
  • Sample Question
    One similarity between the ancient African kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai is that all of these kingdoms were located ___________?
    Radio Button
    Radio Button
    Radio Button
    Radio Button

Being that we got to celebrate yet another black history month this year, it is important to ensure that we know much about our forefathers as Black-Americans and their contribution so that we can enjoy what we are now. Take up...

Questions: 8  |  Attempts: 3270   |  Last updated: Jan 6, 2023
  • Sample Question
    The 15th Amendment, which granted African-Americans the right to vote, was passed on which date?
    Radio Button
    Radio Button
    Radio Button

Nigeria's independence is a moment of great pride, but how much do you really know about the journey that led to it? By answering questions and answers on Nigeria's independence, you can test your understanding of the key...

Questions: 10  |  Attempts: 2620   |  Last updated: Dec 2, 2024
  • Sample Question
    When did Nigeria obtain its independence?
    Radio Button
    Radio Button
    Radio Button
    Radio Button

Recent African History Quizzes