WAIT... I KNOW THIS! | EPISODE 5: SOUTH AFRICA EDITION
How well do you really know South Africa? Welcome to Episode 5 of Wait... I Know This!, where we put your South African general knowledge to the ultimate test! From famous landmarks and history to sport, wildlife, cities, famous South Africans and some facts that might surprise you, this quiz has something for the whole family. You will face 12 challenging questions, each with 4 possible answers. But don't rush your answer... some of these questions may look easy, but the details could catch you out! 😏 Can you get all 12 correct? Can you beat your family and friends? Can you become the South Africa Edition champion? After every question, you'll also get an interesting South African fact that you may not have known before. Grab your family, challenge your friends and play along! LIKE the video if you enjoyed the quiz SUBSCRIBE for more Wait... I Know This! episodes SHARE this quiz with your family, friends and loved ones COMMENT your score below: How many did you get right? Good luck... and remember: WAIT... I KNOW THIS! 🇿🇦
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Question 1: Question 1 Which South African city is known as the “Mother City”?
A. Durban
B. Johannesburg
C. Cape Town
D. Gqeberha
Question 2: Question 2 Which South African animal is known as the national animal of South Africa?
A. African Elephant
B. Springbok
C. Lion
D. Blue Crane
Question 3: Question 3 South Africa has three capital cities. Which city is the administrative capital?
A. Cape Town
B. Bloemfontein
C. Pretoria
D. Johannesburg
Question 4: Question 4 Which South African leader spent 27 years in prison before becoming president?
A. Nelson Mandela
B. F.W. de Klerk
C. Thabo Mbeki
D. Oliver Tambo
Question 5: Question 5 Which South African province is the largest by land area?
A. Northern Cape
B. Free State
C. Limpopo
D. Eastern Cape
Question 6: Question 6 What is the highest mountain in South Africa?
A. Table Mountain
B. Mafadi
C. Mont-aux-Sources
D. Seweweekspoortpiek
Question 7: Question 7 Which South African city hosted the 2010 FIFA World Cup final?
A. Durban
B. Johannesburg
C. Cape Town
D. Pretoria
Question 8: Question 8 Which two oceans meet around the southern tip of South Africa?
A. Atlantic and Pacific Oceans
B. Indian and Pacific Oceans
C. Atlantic and Indian Oceans
D. Southern and Atlantic Oceans
Question 9: Question 9 Which South African scientist won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his work on heart transplantation?
A. Chris Barnard
A. Chris Barnard
C. Aaron Klug
D. Sydney Brenner
Question 10: Question 10 Which South African province is famous for the Kruger National Park?
A. KwaZulu-Natal
B. Limpopo and Mpumalanga
C. North West
D. Free State
Question 11: Question 11 Who was the first Springbok captain to lift the Rugby World Cup trophy?
A. Siya Kolisi
B. John Smit
C. Francois Pienaar
D. Joost van der Westhuizen
Question 12: Question 12 Which South African natural landmark is one of the country's most famous tourist attractions and is recognised as one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature?
A. Blyde River Canyon
B. Table Mountain
C. Drakensberg
D. Augrabies Falls