Yamoussoukro

What are Alloco made from?

Fried ripe plantains

Which Ivorian ethnic group is famous for the Komian priesthood tradition?

Abron

Which Ivorian dessert is often prepared using ripe plantains and sugar?

Alloco with caramel

What major infrastructure project was completed in Abidjan in 1950?

Treichville Bridge

Which country borders Côte d'Ivoire to the east?

Ghana

What traditional craft involves shaping wooden masks for festivals?

Mask carving

Which region is most associated with Senufo cultural arts?

Northern Côte d'Ivoire

What year did Houphouët-Boigny die, ending a 33-year presidency?

1993

What group released the international hit "Premier Gaou"?

Magic System

What is the capital city of Côte d'Ivoire?

Yamoussoukro

Which football club did Didier Drogba lead to a UEFA Champions League title?

Chelsea

Which country lies directly to the north of Côte d'Ivoire?

Burkina Faso

What event in 1999 marked a turning point in Ivorian politics?

Military coup

Which ethnic group is known for the Zaouli dance?

Guro

Which ocean borders Côte d'Ivoire to the south?

Atlantic Ocean

Which artist is known for blending reggae with spiritual messages and multiple languages?

Tiken Jah Fakoly

Which European country colonized Côte d'Ivoire in the 19th century?

France

Which ethnic group is known for making colorful Goli masks?

Baoulé

What year did Côte d'Ivoire gain independence?

1960

What is the primary cultural role of griots in Ivorian society?

Oral historians

What traditional kingdom was located in the eastern region of Côte d'Ivoire?

Indénié Kingdom

Which Ivorian port is known for exporting cocoa and timber?

San Pedro

Which informal job involves selling small items in traffic or busy streets?

Street vendor

Which dish combines cassava semolina with fried tuna and spicy sauce?

Garba

Which traditional instrument is often used in West African drumming circles?

Djembe

What was the name of the major civil conflict that began in 2002?

First Ivorian Civil War

What type of textile is often used in Ivorian traditional wear?

Pagne

What was the Ivorian economy heavily reliant on in the 20th century?

Cocoa exports

What product is tapped from the Hevea tree?

Latex sap

What city hosts the famous Fêtes des Masques?

Man

What is considered the national dish of Côte d'Ivoire?

Attiéké and grilled fish

What material is commonly used in traditional mask-making?

Wood

What crop do many farmers in Côte d'Ivoire grow for export?

Cocoa

What is Coupé-Décalé known for musically?

Energetic beats and flamboyant dance

Which fermented drink is traditional in Ivorian villages?

Palm wine

What city became the official political capital under Houphouët-Boigny?

Yamoussoukro

Which local root vegetable is commonly boiled or mashed in meals?

Yam

Which group is recognized for storytelling through griots?

Malinké

What traditional mask is associated with the Dan people?

Deangle

Which island nation lies off the coast of West Africa?

Cape Verde

Which cultural site in Côte d'Ivoire is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

Historic town of Grand-Bassam

What is the traditional woven cloth associated with Akan people in Côte d'Ivoire?

Kente

Which city was a center for resistance during early French occupation?

Korhogo

What Ivorian city was a major slave trade point under colonial rule?

Grand-Bassam

Which Ivorian dance is performed by women and uses rhythmic waist movements?

Adjanou

Which dish includes rice in a flavorful tomato-based sauce?

Riz gras

Which coastal ingredient is often used in soups and stews?

Smoked fish

Which river marks part of the western border between Côte d'Ivoire and Liberia?

Cavally

What type of climate is found in southern Côte d'Ivoire?

Tropical rainforest

What is Attiéké made from?

Fermented cassava

Which region is historically associated with the Senufo people and ancient arts?

Northwest Côte d'Ivoire

What purpose does the Fêtes des Masques serve besides entertainment?

Honor ancestral spirits

What do the horns on a Goli mask typically represent?

Masculinity and power

Which region is home to many Mandé-speaking peoples?

Northwest

Which food is typically eaten with the fingers and served in communal dishes?

Foutou

What is foutou usually made from?

Mashed yam or plantain dough

Which dance is performed with a full-face mask and acrobatic movements?

Zaouli

What major city became the economic capital during colonial rule?

Abidjan

Which sport besides football has seen international success for Côte d'Ivoire?

Athletics

Which Ivorian leader initiated major peace dialogues after the 2011 crisis?

Charles Konan Banny

Which material is sometimes added to masks for symbolic meaning?

Cowrie shells

What is the name of the Senufo sacred dance performed at funerals?

Boloye

What position did Yaya Touré usually play during his football career?

Midfielder

What traditional Ivorian mask ceremony has roots in warrior societies?

Dozo masks

Which Ivorian writer became known for post-colonial political literature?

Bernard Dadié

Which city hosted the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations won by Côte d'Ivoire?

Abidjan

What year did Alassane Ouattara win his first presidential election?

2010

Which tournament marked Côte d'Ivoire's first qualification for the FIFA World Cup?

2006

What is a popular spicy side sauce made from chili and onions?

Pili-pili

What region of Africa is Côte d'Ivoire located in?

West Africa

What are traditional Ivorian drums often made from?

Hollowed wood and animal skin

What is the main export crop used in Ivorian chocolate?

Cacao

What do palm wine tappers collect from palm trees?

Fermented sap

What mask is used in initiations among the Dan?

Bugle

Which Ivorian footballer is known for his time at Chelsea and role in national peace efforts?

Didier Drogba

What vegetation is dominant in the central zone of Côte d'Ivoire?

Savannah

What is a key feature of traditional Guro masks?

Animal motifs

What major river flows through Côte d'Ivoire from north to south?

Bandama

What traditional drink is made from ground fresh ginger mixed with sugar and water?

Ginger juice

Which national park in Côte d'Ivoire is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

Comoé National Park

What mountain range is found in western Côte d'Ivoire?

Dent de Man

Which genre often features competitive dance battles and flashy fashion?

Coupé-Décalé

What type of colonial economy was practiced by the French in Côte d'Ivoire?

Plantation economy

Which Ivorian street food is commonly sold with boiled eggs or sauce?

Alloco

Which artist helped define Coupé-Décalé in the early 2000s?

Douksaga

What is one reason Wôrô-wôrô drivers are popular in cities?

Affordable and frequent

What natural resource is commonly mined in northern Côte d'Ivoire?

Gold

What is often sold by vendors along roads during the dry season?

Cold drinks and fruit

What is the largest city in Côte d'Ivoire by population?

Abidjan

Which ethnic group performs masked dances as part of funeral rituals?

Guéré

Which group uses stylized female faces in their masks to represent beauty?

Baoulé

Who became the first President of independent Côte d'Ivoire?

Félix Houphouët-Boigny

Which traditional instrument is used for melodic storytelling and resembles a xylophone?

Balafon

Which dance genre from Côte d'Ivoire often includes dramatic hip movements?

Mapouka

What role does music often play in Ivorian political life?

Expresses social commentary

Which cultural festival includes masked races and storytelling?

Fêtes des Masques

What role do masks play in many Ivorian festivals?

Connect people to ancestors

Which Ivorian sprinter became the first African woman to medal in the 100m at the World Championships?

Murielle Ahouré

Which Ivorian dish uses okra as a key thickening vegetable?

Sauce gombo

What Ivorian stew is cooked in a sealed pot, often with chicken and vegetables?

Kedjenou

Which Ivorian leader was handed over to the International Criminal Court in 2011?

Laurent Gbagbo

What role do tailors play in Ivorian communities?

Making custom clothing

Which agreement helped end the First Ivorian Civil War in 2007?

Ouagadougou Peace Agreement

Which Ivorian genre blends street poetry with social commentary?

Zouglou

Which Ivorian ethnic group often combines dance and fire in ritual ceremonies?

Bété

What colonial administrative unit was Côte d'Ivoire part of?

French West Africa

Which Ivorian artist won a Grammy Award for Best Urban/Alternative Performance?

Dobet Gnahoré

Which ethnic group forms a major part of Ivorian history in the west?

Guéré

Which African desert lies far north of Côte d'Ivoire's border zone?

Sahara

Which coastal city is home to several music festivals and artistic residencies?

Grand-Bassam

What event followed the 2010 presidential election in Côte d'Ivoire?

Second Civil War

Which artist is known as a pioneer of Ivorian reggae?

Alpha Blondy

Who led the 1999 coup that overthrew Henri Konan Bédié?

Robert Guéï

Which Ivorian city is closest to the Ghanaian border?

Abengourou

Which local industry supports many artisans in wood and metal work?

Mask and drum production

In which year did Côte d'Ivoire win its second Africa Cup of Nations title?

2015

What 18th-century migration significantly shaped central Côte d'Ivoire?

Baule migration

What are griots traditionally trained to memorize?

Lineages and oral histories

What breakfast item often combines beans with soft bread or cassava dough?

Bread and beans

What ingredient gives sauce graine its red color and rich texture?

Palm nut pulp

Which Ivorian footballer has played for both Manchester City and FC Barcelona?

Yaya Touré

Which local beverage is commonly shared at village gatherings?

Palm wine

Which city is considered a center for musical production in Côte d'Ivoire?

Abidjan

Which genre originated during times of youth frustration and protest?

Zouglou

What do many Ivorian families sell from roadside kiosks?

Phone credit and snacks

What major international bank has offices in Abidjan due to post-war stability?

African Development Bank

What is a common job in coastal towns like Grand-Bassam?

Fisherman

What was the name of the French colonial governor who first formalized Ivorian borders?

Marcel Treich-Laplène

What is the largest lake in Côte d'Ivoire?

Kossou

What percussion instrument is often carved from wood and played with mallets?

Balafon

What is the purpose of secret societies among the Dan and Guéré?

Spiritual leadership

What medal did Murielle Ahouré win at the 2013 World Championships in Moscow?

Silver

What tool is commonly used by rubber tappers?

Tapping knife

Which ethnic group is associated with the Djougou dance?

Yacouba

What is the Baoulé mythological creature often featured in art?

Blolo bian

What is the name of the lagoon that borders Abidjan?

Ébrié

What is a Wôrô-wôrô in Côte d'Ivoire?

Shared taxi

Why are marchandes important to local economies?

They ensure daily food access

What is the traditional purpose of tam-tam drums in Ivorian villages?

Communication and ceremonies

Which Ivorian political party did Félix Houphouët-Boigny co-found?

PDCI-RDA

Which Ivorian artist was the creator of the Ziglibithy genre?

Ernesto Djédjé

What is a common role of market women or marchandes?

Selling fruits and household goods

What is Africa's longest river?

Nile

Which Ivorian musician is famous for the song "Brigadier Sabari"?

Alpha Blondy

What West African kingdom was centered in northern Côte d'Ivoire before colonization?

Kong Empire

What musical genre did Magic System help popularize globally?

Zouglou