Somali History
What year did Somalia gain independence?
What are the two Somali dialects that are commonly spoken
What is Maxa Tiri and Aaf May
How many regions are in Somalia?
What is 18?
Who is the Somali politician who served as the country’s first president after independence?
Who is Aden Abdulle Osman
Which two major river flows through southern Somalia, providing a key water source for agriculture?
What is the Jubba and Shabelle Rivers?
Who was the famous Somali queen and warrior in the 16th century?
Who is Queen Arawelo?
What is the Somali term for the traditional poetic genre that uses intricate language and is often recited in gatherings?
What is "gabay"?
What animal is Somalia known for symbolically?
What is Geel/Camel
Who is the prominent Somali poet and playwright known for his contributions to Somali literature, especially the genre of the "gabay"?
Who is Hadrawi?
Which Somali city is known as the “White Pearl of the Indian Ocean” due to its beautiful beaches?
What is Mogadishu?
Name the ancient civilization in Somalia known for its trade routes.
What is the Kingdom of Punt?
How many letters are in the Somali alphabet?
What is 21 letters
What is the approximate population of Somalia?
What is around 17 million?
Which legendary Somali anti-colonial leader led a nearly 20-year resistance against British and Ethiopian forces in the early 20th century?
Who is Sayyid Mohammed Abdullah Hassan?
What is the name of the unique forest located in the mountains of Somaliland, known for its rare and ancient dragon’s blood trees?
What is the Daallo Forest?
In the 19th century, which leader fought against British colonization in Somalia?
Who is Sayyid Mohammed Abdullah Hassan?
How do you say "knowledge is power" in Somali?
What is "aqoon waa awood"?
What region is the Cave Paintings of Laas Geel in?
What is Togdheer
Who is the Somali-born supermodel and entrepreneur who became one of the first Black models to achieve international fame and is known for her work with major fashion brands and humanitarian efforts?
Who is Iman?
What is the name of the mountain range located in northern Somalia?
What are the Golis Mountains?
What empire once ruled over much of modern-day Somalia and neighboring regions as far as the Maldives?
What is the Ajuran Empire?
Translate the Somali phrase “Ku Sheekeye kaa sheekeya haa laa sheeykaysan”.
What is He who gossips to you, gossips about you, so don't talk to them.
What is the name of the ancient Somali script used before the Latin alphabet was adopted?
What is the Osmanya script?
Who is the Somali supermodel and activist known for her advocacy against female genital mutilation (FGM) and her humanitarian work?
Who is Waris Dirie?
Which port city in Somalia is known for its historical significance and ancient trade routes?
What is Zeila (Saylac)?