MCQs on mountains of Rwanda January 8, 2026October 8, 2024 by u930973931_answers 30 min Score: 0 Attempted: 0/30 Subscribe 1. What is the highest peak in Rwanda? (A) Mount Nyiragongo (B) Mount Karisimbi (C) Mount Muhabura (D) Mount Sabyinyo 2. Which mountain range is located in the northwest region of Rwanda? (A) Appalachian Mountains (B) Andes Mountains (C) Virunga Mountains (D) Rocky Mountains 3. What is the elevation of Mount Karisimbi? (A) 3,500 meters (B) 4,507 feet (C) 4,200 meters (D) 4,507 meters 4. Which mountain is known as the “crown of the Virunga”? (A) Mount Nyiragongo (B) Mount Mikeno (C) Mount Karisimbi (D) Mount Sabyinyo 5. What is the primary feature of the Virunga Mountains? (A) Desert landscapes (B) Snow-capped peaks (C) Active volcanoes (D) Grasslands 6. Which mountain is the second highest in Rwanda? (A) Mount Sabyinyo (B) Mount Muhabura (C) Mount Karisimbi (D) Mount Nyiragongo 7. Which mountain range is home to the endangered mountain gorillas? (A) Appalachian Mountains (B) Virunga Mountains (C) Rocky Mountains (D) Andes Mountains 8. What type of climate is typically found in the mountainous regions of Rwanda? (A) Temperate (B) Tropical (C) Desert (D) Tundra 9. Which of the following mountains is located on the border between Rwanda and Uganda? (A) Mount Karisimbi (B) Mount Mikeno (C) Mount Nyiragongo (D) Mount Sabyinyo 10. What is the significance of the Virunga Mountains for conservation? (A) They are known for oil reserves. (B) They are tourist-free zones. (C) They are major agricultural areas. (D) They host diverse wildlife, including gorillas. 11. Which mountain in Rwanda is an active volcano? (A) Mount Karisimbi (B) Mount Nyiragongo (C) Mount Sabyinyo (D) Mount Muhabura 12. What is the main agricultural product grown in the mountainous regions of Rwanda? (A) Cotton (B) Rice (C) Coffee (D) Wheat 13. Which national park protects the mountain gorillas in Rwanda? (A) Volcanoes National Park (B) Akagera National Park (C) Nyungwe Forest National Park (D) Gishwati-Mukura National Park 14. What is the local name for the Virunga Mountains in Kinyarwanda? (A) Ibiyaga (B) Amayaga (C) Ibiheko (D) Imisozi 15. Which of the following is a feature of Mount Nyiragongo? (A) It is the highest peak in Rwanda. (B) It has the largest lava lake in the world. (C) It is located in the Sahara Desert. (D) It is a dormant volcano. 16. What is the name of the trail that leads to the summit of Mount Karisimbi? (A) Karisimbi Trail (B) Sabyinyo Trail (C) Muhabura Trail (D) Nyiragongo Trail 17. Which mountain in Rwanda is known for its unique flora and fauna? (A) Mount Karisimbi (B) Mount Muhabura (C) Mount Sabyinyo (D) All of the above 18. What type of soil is predominant in the mountainous regions of Rwanda? (A) Sandy soil (B) Clay soil (C) Volcanic soil (D) Peat soil 19. Which mountain is known for its scenic views and hiking opportunities? (A) Mount Jali (B) Mount Kinyinya (C) Mount Ngeruka (D) Mount Karisimbi 20. Which mountain in Rwanda is part of the Volcanoes National Park? (A) Mount Meru (B) Mount Muhabura (C) Mount Nyiragongo (D) Mount Toubkal 21. What is the primary reason for the popularity of the Virunga Mountains among tourists? (A) Rich cultural heritage (B) Gorilla trekking (C) Wildlife safaris (D) Beach resorts 22. Which peak is considered the oldest in the Virunga Mountains? (A) Mount Sabyinyo (B) Mount Muhabura (C) Mount Karisimbi (D) Mount Nyiragongo 23. Which mountain range is part of the East African Rift? (A) Himalayas (B) Rocky Mountains (C) Andes Mountains (D) Virunga Mountains 24. What is the primary source of water for the mountainous regions of Rwanda? (A) Rainfall (B) Rivers (C) Glaciers (D) Lakes 25. Which mountain is known for its challenging climbing routes? (A) Mount Karisimbi (B) Mount Sabyinyo (C) All of the above (D) Mount Nyiragongo 26. Which mountain has the most diverse range of ecosystems in Rwanda? (A) Mount Nyiragongo (B) Mount Karisimbi (C) Mount Sabyinyo (D) Mount Muhabura 27. What is the primary economic activity in the mountainous regions of Rwanda? (A) Mining (B) Manufacturing (C) Tourism (D) Agriculture 28. Which peak is known for its twin summits? (A) Mount Karisimbi (B) Mount Muhabura (C) Mount Sabyinyo (D) Mount Nyiragongo 29. What type of wildlife is commonly found in the Virunga Mountains? (A) Elephants (B) Mountain gorillas (C) Lions (D) Hippos 30. Which mountain in Rwanda is famous for its breathtaking sunrises? (A) Mount Nyiragongo (B) Mount Sabyinyo (C) Mount Karisimbi (D) Mount Muhabura