African Capitals
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About African Capitals
How well do you know the capital cities of Africa? Some may surprise you! This free general knowledge activity is built for older adults who want clear, readable browser-based games without sign-up friction.
General knowledge games mix recall, reasoning, and pattern recognition to keep each round varied and mentally engaging. This quiz includes 15 questions, so it works well as a quick session or as part of a longer brain-training routine. A printable version is available if you prefer offline play or want to share the game at home, in a classroom, or in a group setting.
About African Capitals
African Capitals is a free general knowledge quiz with 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty. How well do you know the capital cities of Africa? Some may surprise you! A typical run takes about 7 minutes, hints are always one tap away, and your streak ticks up the first time you finish a game on a given day.
A few sample questions
1. What is the capital of South Africa's executive branch (where the president's office is located)?
Answer: Pretoria
2. Which city is the capital of Kenya?
Answer: Nairobi
3. What is the capital of Nigeria, Africa's most populous country?
Answer: Abuja
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are in African Capitals?
African Capitals has 15 multiple-choice questions. Each one has four answer options and an explanation that appears after you answer, so you learn something even when you miss.
Is African Capitals free to play?
Yes. The entire SeniorBrainGames catalog — including African Capitals — is free, with no sign-up required, no time limits, and no ads on top of the game. It also works offline once the page has loaded once.
How long does African Capitals take?
Most players finish African Capitals in about 7 minutes. You can pause between questions, replay it as often as you like, and there is no penalty for taking your time — answers are explained after you submit them.
What's a good follow-up after African Capitals?
If you enjoyed this general knowledge quiz, try the Daily Challenge — five rotating questions, refreshed every 24 hours, that count toward your streak. You can also use the Surprise Me button on the homepage to land on a different game type for variety.
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