South Africa Trivia

We are going around the world for this one, he Travelers. I'm your host, Brian Rollins, and this is episode 225 of the dorky geeky. Nerdy trivia podcast for our latest country episode. We've got South Africa, trivia, 30 questions about the country, its people and its history. If you'd like to learn more about the show, visit dorky geeky nerdy.com Calm. And now on, with the questions, The dorky round number one, what TV, show visited, South Africa, and discovered that elephants really are afraid of mice. Mythbusters. Number 2, April 27th 1994. Mark the end of what system of laws in South Africa. Apartheid. Number three, what comedian from South Africa, hosted The Daily Show from 2015 to 2022. Trevor Noah. Number 4. Hailing from benoni. What actress won a Best Actress? Oscar for her role in 2003's Monster. Charlize Theron. Number five, beginning in 1994 and through 1999, what former political prisoner became president of South Africa. Nelson Mandela. Number 6. What is the largest city in South Africa? Johannesburg. Number 7. What South African religious leader? Won? The 1984 Nobel, Peace Prize. Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Number 8. What is the currency of South Africa? The South African rand. Number 9, in 2010, South Africa played host to what international sporting event. The FIFA World Cup. Number 10, what Indian activist and leader would spend 20, formative years, in South Africa, starting in 1893. Mohandas Gandhi. The geeky round. Number one, the blue crowns bridge is the highest bridge for what adventurous activity? Bungee jumping. Number two, what country is completely landlocked inside South Africa. Liz otho. Number three. What fantasy author was born In Bloom? Fantine in 1892, J.r.r. Tolkien. Number four, set in South Africa, with 2009. Sci-fi film was based on the short film alive in joburg. District 9. Number five, at the end of the 19th century. The British Empire fought a war with what independent republic in southern Africa. The boa Republic, the war was bloody and over 27,000 women and children died in British concentration camps. Number 6, South Africa has three capitals which is the administrative Capital home to the executive branch of government. Pretoria. Number 7, what is the primary language of most South Africans? Zulu. It's the first language of 22% of the nation. Number eight, the language Afrikaans is derived from what European language. Dutch. Number nine serving as its legislative Capital. What is the oldest city in South Africa? Cape Town. Number 10. What is the internet TLD for South Africa? Za. The nerdy round number one, found in South Africa. What is the world's largest reptile? The leatherback turtle. Number two, also found in South Africa. What is the world's smallest mammal? The least, dwarf shrew. Number three, dating more than 160,000 years old the oldest what were found in South Africa? Human remains. Number four, how many official languages does South Africa have? 11, more than any other Nation. Number 5. What does apartheid translate to in English? Separateness. Number 6. What South African filmmaker directed District 9, Elysium and chappie. Neill blomkamp. Number 7, Nelson Mandela shared. The 1993 Nobel Peace Prize with what South African leader. FW de klerk. Number 8, one of the largest game preserves in Africa. What was South Africa's First National Park. Kruger National Park. Number 9, South Africa, shares its Northwestern most border with what nation. Namibia. Number 10. Before it was, rechristened the Cape of Good. Hope what was it called? Kabul Dost torment has or Cape of storms. Branding is important. And that's it for South Africa, trivia. I know I have a few listeners from there. So I'm curious to hear what you think for the rest of you. I hope you learn something. My daughter, spent time in South Africa, and she loved it. Do you? It's also a zookeeper. So, it's something right up her alley. I'll be back here next week with another episode. Here's a little clue. What 2017 movie was the last that Carrie Fisher was directly involved with. Not too tough. Considering the show's history, right? See you here next Wednesday. This has been episode 225 of the dorky geeky nerdy trivia podcast. The theme music is by Jason Shaw, you could find him at audio knoteks.com. This podcast is written produced and hosted by me. Brian Rollins. My other work including audio books can be found at the voices in my head.com. Thanks for listening. The best kept secrets in 2041 America are the deadliest ones. A mysterious Scarlet, hair Jazz, Singer a rebel on a motorcycle. And a killer with a penchant for torture. Food is scarce. Good jobs. The Rarity and big brother is watching everyone. Will Jack and Tom's Family. Be torn apart in the Mayhem and how far were one brother? Go to save the others life in 2041. 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