Dar es Salaam, Tanzania — Questions and answers

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What does the Askari Monument in Dar es Salaam honor?

Choices

  1. Famous Swahili dancers
  2. Tanzanian soldiers who fought in World War I ✓
  3. The largest city in Tanzania
  4. Ferries that go to Zanzibar

Answer: Tanzanian soldiers who fought in World War I

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What materials do the craftsmen at Mwenge Carvers Market use to make their sculptures?

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  1. Clay and plastic
  2. Metal and glass
  3. Ebony and mahogany wood ✓
  4. Fabric and beads

Answer: Ebony and mahogany wood

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What kind of items can you expect to smell and find at Kariakoo Market?

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  1. Carved wooden figures
  2. Spices, fresh fruits, and grilled meats ✓
  3. Old books and toys
  4. Colorful fabrics and beads

Answer: Spices, fresh fruits, and grilled meats

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What are Dala-dalas used for in Dar es Salaam?

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  1. Selling food at the market
  2. Carrying passengers as minibuses ✓
  3. Displaying art sculptures
  4. Transporting goods across the sea

Answer: Carrying passengers as minibuses

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What can you often smell at Coco Beach when the sun goes down?

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  1. Freshly baked bread
  2. Grilled seafood ✓
  3. Carved wood
  4. Sweet spices

Answer: Grilled seafood

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Where do students come from to attend the University of Dar es Salaam?

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  1. Only from the city of Dar es Salaam
  2. From other countries far away
  3. From across Tanzania and beyond ✓
  4. Only from the local neighborhoods

Answer: From across Tanzania and beyond

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What kind of things can you see at the National Museum of Tanzania?

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  1. New cars and modern art
  2. Delicious food recipes
  3. Artifacts from prehistoric times to today, showing Tanzanian history ✓
  4. Live animals from the jungle

Answer: Artifacts from prehistoric times to today, showing Tanzanian history

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What happens to the Nyerere Bridge at night?

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  1. It closes down completely.
  2. It illuminates the city skyline. ✓
  3. Boats gather under it for fishing.
  4. It hosts a light show with music.

Answer: It illuminates the city skyline.

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What does the name "Dar es Salaam" mean in Arabic?

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  1. "City of bridges"
  2. "Haven of peace" ✓
  3. "Market of spices"
  4. "Home of carvings"

Answer: "Haven of peace"

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