Rubondo Island National Park - Quiz
  • 1. Who was responsible for releasing chimpanzees onto Rubondo Island?
A) A local wildlife conservation group
B) The Tanzanian government
C) An international NGO
D) Professor Bernhard Grzimek of the Frankfurt Zoological Society
  • 2. How many chimpanzees were initially released onto Rubondo Island?
A) 17 chimpanzees
B) 10 chimpanzees
C) 30 chimpanzees
D) 25 chimpanzees
  • 3. Over what period were the chimpanzees released onto Rubondo Island?
A) 1980–1983
B) 1966–1969
C) 1970–1973
D) 1990–1993
  • 4. What was the name of the ship that brought the first cohort of chimpanzees to Dar es Salaam?
A) Mombasa Express
B) Eibe Oldendorff
C) Bismarck Sea
D) Kapstadt
  • 5. What was the estimated population of chimpanzees on Rubondo Island based on nest counts?
A) 100 individuals
B) 60 individuals
C) 20 individuals
D) Around 40 individuals
  • 6. Which species introduced to Rubondo Island is now extinct?
A) Suni and grey parrots
B) Mantled guereza
C) Roan antelope and black rhinoceros
D) African bush elephants and giraffes
  • 7. What did the chimpanzees do after one year on Rubondo Island?
A) They relied on human-provided food
B) They were able to find and eat wild foods and construct nests for sleeping.
C) They continued to depend on zoo provisions
D) They migrated back to captivity
  • 8. Which of the following species was not introduced to Rubondo Island?
A) Black rhinoceros
B) Hippopotamus
C) Roan antelope
D) Grey parrots
  • 9. What did Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa order in October 2021 regarding Rubondo Island?
A) To cooperate with tourism stakeholders for marketing the island to maximize tourist numbers.
B) To reduce the number of tourists visiting the island
C) To close the park to all visitors
D) To introduce more animal species
  • 10. Which native fauna can be found on Rubondo Island?
A) Vervet monkey, sitatunga, hippopotamus, genet, and harnessed bushbuck.
B) Suni and mantled guereza
C) Chimpanzees, elephants, and giraffes
D) Roan antelope and black rhinoceros
  • 11. What was the descent of the chimpanzees introduced to Rubondo Island?
A) East African descent
B) Central African descent
C) South African descent
D) Purportedly of West African descent
  • 12. How long did the chimpanzees spend in captivity before being released?
A) From 2 years to 10 years
B) From 3.5 months to 9 years
C) From 6 months to 7 years
D) From 1 month to 5 years
  • 13. Which species was confiscated from illegal trade and introduced to Rubondo Island?
A) Chimpanzees
B) Mantled guereza
C) Suni
D) Grey parrots
  • 14. Which organization did Professor Bernhard Grzimek represent?
A) World Wildlife Fund
B) Tanzania National Parks Authority
C) International Union for Conservation of Nature
D) Frankfurt Zoological Society
  • 15. What was the purpose of introducing multiple species to Rubondo Island?
A) To provide food for local communities
B) To create a diverse wildlife ecosystem
C) To conduct scientific experiments
D) To establish a zoo on the island
  • 16. What is the size of Rubondo Island National Park?
A) 600 km²
B) 456.8 km² (176.4 sq mi)
C) 500 km²
D) 300 km²
  • 17. What type of soil is found on Rubondo Island?
A) Loamy soil
B) Clay soil
C) Volcanic soil
D) Sandy soil
  • 18. What is the annual temperature range on Rubondo Island?
A) 10–15 °C
B) 19–26 °C
C) 30–35 °C
D) 25–30 °C
  • 19. When was Rubondo Island first designated as a game reserve?
A) 1965
B) 1977
C) 1990
D) 1980
  • 20. What is the consequence of unauthorised landings on Rubondo Island?
A) Six weeks imprisonment
B) Immediate deportation
C) Community service
D) A fine
  • 21. When was Rubondo Island gazetted as a national park?
A) 1965
B) 1985
C) 1995
D) 1977
  • 22. What percentage of Rubondo Island remains forested today?
A) 50%
B) 90%
C) 80%
D) 60%
  • 23. Who were resettled from Rubondo Island in the late 1960s?
A) Hima tribe
B) Maasai tribe
C) The Zinza tribe
D) Digo tribe
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