African Capitals
1 / 15How well do you know the capital cities of Africa? Some may surprise you!
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What is the capital of South Africa's executive branch (where the president's office is located)?
About African Capitals
How well do you know the capital cities of Africa? Some may surprise you! African Capitals packs 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty into a relaxed session of roughly 7 minutes — no sign-up, no timer pressure. An explanation appears after every answer, and finishing once a day keeps your streak alive.
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
4. Which city serves as the capital of Morocco?
Answer: Rabat
5. What is the capital of Ethiopia?
Answer: Addis Ababa
Frequently asked questions
Can I print African Capitals?
Yes — use the Print button at the top of the page for a clean question sheet, or "Print with Answers" to make an answer key. Printed sheets work well for group play at home, in a classroom, or at a senior center.
Will I lose my progress if I close the page?
Your overall progress — XP, streaks, and badges — is saved in your browser automatically. A quiz that's underway restarts if you leave mid-game, but at about 7 minutes, African Capitals fits comfortably in one sitting.
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.
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