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About African Mythology & Folklore
African Mythology & Folklore is a free general knowledge quiz with 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty. Explore the rich traditions, deities, and stories from across Africa 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. Anansi, the trickster figure in West African folklore, takes the form of what creature?
Answer: A spider
2. In Yoruba mythology, who is the supreme creator god?
Answer: Olodumare
3. Shango is the Yoruba god of what?
Answer: Thunder and lightning
4. In Egyptian mythology, what creature is the Sphinx?
Answer: A lion with a human head
5. The Dogon people of Mali have traditional stories about which star system?
Answer: Sirius
Frequently asked questions
What's a good follow-up after African Mythology & Folklore?
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.
Can I print African Mythology & Folklore?
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 Mythology & Folklore fits comfortably in one sitting.
How many questions are in African Mythology & Folklore?
African Mythology & Folklore 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.
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