African Great Lakes
1 / 15Explore the magnificent Great Lakes of Africa, some of the largest and deepest freshwater bodies on Earth!
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Which is the largest lake in Africa by surface area?
About African Great Lakes
Give your memory a workout with African Great Lakes: 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty, free to play right in your browser. Explore the magnificent Great Lakes of Africa, some of the largest and deepest freshwater bodies on Earth! Expect to spend about 7 minutes; every question comes with an explanation, so you learn something even when you miss.
A few sample questions
1. Which is the largest lake in Africa by surface area?
Answer: Lake Victoria
2. Lake Victoria is shared by three countries. Which of these is NOT one of them?
Answer: Rwanda
3. Which African Great Lake is the second deepest lake in the world?
Answer: Lake Tanganyika
4. Lake Tanganyika is the longest freshwater lake in the world. How many countries share its shores?
Answer: Four
5. Lake Malawi is also known by what other name?
Answer: Lake Nyasa
Frequently asked questions
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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 Great Lakes fits comfortably in one sitting.
How many questions are in African Great Lakes?
African Great Lakes 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 Great Lakes free to play?
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How long does African Great Lakes take?
Most players finish African Great Lakes 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.
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