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