Food & Snacks
This popular Somali dish is made with rice and is often served with meat, vegetables, and a banana on the side.
Bariis (rice)
What is the name of the traditional Somali dance often performed at weddings and cultural celebrations, known for its rhythmic movements?
What is Dhaanto?
Somalia has the longest coastline on mainland Africa. Name the TWO major bodies of water along its coast.
What is
The Indian Ocean and the Gulf of Aden.
K'naan, a Somali-Canadian artist, sang this 2010 World Cup anthem
What is 'Wavin' Flag'?
Af daboolan waa dahab. What does this mean?
A closed mouth is gold. Sometimes it's wiser to remain silent.
This fragrant spice is commonly added to shaah and used to flavor sweets.
Cardamom (hayl)
What is the Somali word for the traditional gathering where elders discuss community matters and resolve disputes?
What is Shir?
This Somali city is famous for its ancient cave paintings at Laas Geel, located just outside the city. What city is it?
What is Hargeisa (Hargeysa)
This Somali-American model became the first hijab-wearing model in Sports Illustrated
Who is Halima Aden?
Nin aan dhul marin dhaayo ma leh. What does this proverb teach us?
Travel and new experiences broaden your understanding of the world.
Someone who hasn't traveled has limited perspective.
This traditional Somali dish is made with beans and rice often served with sugar and sesame oil.
What is Cambuulo?
What is the name of the Somali oral tradition in which a speaker uses indirect, metaphorical language to convey wisdom or advice through short sayings?
What is Maahmaah
What is the name of the mountain range in northern Somalia that includes the country's highest peak, Shimbiris?
What is Cal Madow
This Canadian rapper, born Aubrey Graham, dominates the charts and the memes
Who is Drake?
The lyric "Ogsoonow inaan kujeclahay" belongs to which somali singer?
Who is Nimco Happy?
This preserved Somali meat is cut into small pieces, cooked until dry, and stored in fat to help it last longer.
What is Oodkac (also called muqmad)?
Fragrant smoke from incense burning in a special container. What is the incense called?
What is Uunsi or Luubaan?
Somalia has two major rivers, the Jubba and Shabeelle. Both originate in which neighboring country?
What is Ethiopia?
This streaming platform is where you watch everything from anime to reality TV
What is Netflix (or TikTok)?
This flat Somali pancake is eaten for breakfast
What is canjeero
What is the name of the traditional Somali cooking vessel made from clay, used to prepare foods over an open fire?
Dheri dhoobo (clay cooking pot).
Before written Somali was officially standardized, poetry and storytelling helped preserve knowledge across generations. In what year was the Latin-based Somali alphabet officially adopted?
1972
This island group off the southern coast of Somalia, near Kismayo, is known for its coral reefs, mangroves, and historical trading settlements. What is it called?
The Bajuni Islands (Jasiiradaha Bajuni)
This gaming platform with a square logo lets users create their own games
What is Roblox?
This Somali-American actor became famous for his line "I'm the captain now" in a 2013 film about Somali pirates
Who is Barkhad Abdi (from Captain Phillips)?