- What is the highest mountain in Mali?
- A) Mount Hombori
- B) Mount Kidal
- C) Mount Toubkal
- D) Mount Niger Answer: A) Mount Hombori
- Mount Hombori is located in which region of Mali?
- A) Sikasso
- B) Kayes
- C) Mopti
- D) Kidal Answer: C) Mopti
- What is the approximate height of Mount Hombori?
- A) 1,000 meters
- B) 1,158 meters
- C) 1,250 meters
- D) 1,500 meters Answer: B) 1,158 meters
- Which mountain range is found in the northeastern part of Mali?
- A) Atlas Mountains
- B) Air Mountains
- C) Ahaggar Mountains
- D) Fouta Djallon Answer: C) Ahaggar Mountains
- The Bandiagara Escarpment is famous for its unique geological formations. In which region is it located?
- A) Kayes
- B) Mopti
- C) Segou
- D) Sikasso Answer: B) Mopti
- What type of climate is found in the mountainous regions of Mali?
- A) Tropical rainforest
- B) Arid
- C) Mediterranean
- D) Humid continental Answer: B) Arid
- Which mountain in Mali is known for its rich biodiversity and cultural significance?
- A) Mount Hombori
- B) Mount Kidal
- C) Mount Loura
- D) Mount Bagzane Answer: C) Mount Loura
- The region of Kidal is known for its distinctive landscape. What characterizes it?
- A) Lush forests
- B) High plateaus and rocky mountains
- C) Vast deserts
- D) Fertile plains Answer: B) High plateaus and rocky mountains
- Which of the following rivers flows near the mountains in Mali?
- A) River Niger
- B) River Senegal
- C) River Gambia
- D) River Congo Answer: A) River Niger
- The Dogon people inhabit the region of the Bandiagara Escarpment. What are they famous for?
- A) Pottery
- B) Architecture and astronomy
- C) Weaving
- D) Metalwork Answer: B) Architecture and astronomy
- What is the primary economic activity in the mountainous regions of Mali?
- A) Mining
- B) Agriculture
- C) Tourism
- D) Fishing Answer: A) Mining
- Which mountain range forms part of the border between Mali and Algeria?
- A) Anti-Atlas Mountains
- B) Sahara Mountains
- C) Hoggar Mountains
- D) Aïr Mountains Answer: C) Hoggar Mountains
- Which city in Mali is known as the gateway to the Sahara and is near the mountainous areas?
- A) Bamako
- B) Timbuktu
- C) Gao
- D) Mopti Answer: B) Timbuktu
- What is the dominant vegetation type found in the mountains of Mali?
- A) Deciduous forests
- B) Evergreen forests
- C) Shrubland and grassland
- D) Tropical rainforest Answer: C) Shrubland and grassland
- Which traditional dance is associated with the Dogon people living in the mountainous regions?
- A) Ballet
- B) Djembe
- C) Sogokuru
- D) Kpanlogo Answer: C) Sogokuru
- Which mountain area is known for rock art dating back thousands of years?
- A) Bandiagara Escarpment
- B) Mount Hombori
- C) Mount Kidal
- D) Adrar des Ifoghas Answer: A) Bandiagara Escarpment
- What is a major tourist attraction in the mountainous regions of Mali?
- A) National parks
- B) Historical monuments
- C) Climbing and trekking routes
- D) Cultural festivals Answer: C) Climbing and trekking routes
- The cliffs of the Bandiagara Escarpment are primarily composed of which type of rock?
- A) Granite
- B) Sandstone
- C) Limestone
- D) Basalt Answer: B) Sandstone
- Which ethnic group is predominantly found in the Kidal region of Mali?
- A) Tuareg
- B) Dogon
- C) Bambara
- D) Malinke Answer: A) Tuareg
- The Ahaggar Mountains are primarily located in which country?
- A) Mali
- B) Niger
- C) Algeria
- D) Libya Answer: C) Algeria
- Which type of wildlife can be found in the mountainous areas of Mali?
- A) Elephants
- B) Leopards
- C) Mountain goats
- D) All of the above Answer: D) All of the above
- Which city serves as the capital of Mali?
- A) Bamako
- B) Gao
- C) Mopti
- D) Kidal Answer: A) Bamako
- The climate in Mali’s mountainous regions can be described as?
- A) Hot and humid
- B) Cold and dry
- C) Warm and dry
- D) Tropical Answer: C) Warm and dry
- Which mountain is part of the Fouta Djallon region?
- A) Mount Hombori
- B) Mount Kidal
- C) Mount Loura
- D) Mount Bagzane Answer: D) Mount Bagzane
- What mineral resource is commonly extracted in the mountainous regions of Mali?
- A) Gold
- B) Silver
- C) Copper
- D) Diamonds Answer: A) Gold
- Which festival is celebrated by the Dogon people in the Bandiagara region?
- A) Festival of the Lights
- B) Sigui Festival
- C) Harvest Festival
- D) New Year Festival Answer: B) Sigui Festival
- Which body of water is closest to the mountainous regions of Mali?
- A) Atlantic Ocean
- B) Niger River
- C) Lake Victoria
- D) Lake Chad Answer: B) Niger River
- What is the primary language spoken in the mountainous regions of Mali?
- A) French
- B) English
- C) Dogon
- D) Bambara Answer: D) Bambara
- Which of the following is a threat to the mountain ecosystems in Mali?
- A) Deforestation
- B) Overgrazing
- C) Mining activities
- D) All of the above Answer: D) All of the above
- What is the significance of the mountains in Mali for the local communities?
- A) Cultural heritage and identity
- B) Economic resources
- C) Biodiversity conservation
- D) All of the above Answer: D) All of the above