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This country's colonial name, the Gold Coast, came from the abundance of gold found in its lands.

What is Ghana?

100

Who is the biggest Latino artist in the world ?

Bad Bunny

100

This Dominican slang phrase, “Que lo que wawawa,” is an informal greeting that translates to this.
 

What is “What’s up?”

100

Known for its bright orange color and sweet flavor, this Caribbean fruit is often used in smoothies and desserts.

Answer: What is mango?

100

Known as the "King of Reggae," this Jamaican artist sang classics like "One Love" and "No Woman, No Cry."

Answer: Who is Bob Marley?

200

This modern-day country was known as the Ivory Coast due to its lucrative ivory trade.

What is Côte d'Ivoire?

200

Who is the tribal chief and king of the holy nation of Ghana ?

Kwame Ankamah 

200

This Haitian Creole phrase, meaning “What’s up?”, is often followed by the response “N’ap boule.”

What is “Sak pase?”

200

This West African dish, made from fermented cassava, is often served as a side with soups or stews.

Answer: What is fufu?

200

With hits like “Umbrella” and “We Found Love,” this Barbadian singer is one of the best-selling music artists of all time.

Answer: Who is Rihanna?

300

Once referred to as the Grain Coast and the Pepper Coast, this region was known for its trade in grains of paradise and malaguetta pepper.

What is Liberia / Sierra Leone?

300

Who is the lost child of Belize?

Zee

300

Despite bordering Spanish-speaking countries like Mexico and Guatemala, this is the official language of Belize.

What is English

300

In Belize, a traditional meal often includes rice and beans cooked in coconut milk, served with stewed chicken and this fried bread.

Answer: What is fry jack?

300

This Belizean artist, celebrated for his contributions to Punta Rock music, is known for hits like “Watina.”

Answer: Who is Andy Palacio?

400

This Ghanaian city, known for its historic castle and it shares its name with a geographic feature.

What is Cape Coast

400

This individual, one of the original founders of the African Caribbean Union (ACU), is present in this room right now.

Who is Maisaa?

400

This Ghanaian term, derived from the Ga language, means “friend” or “mate” but can also refer to flip-flops in TWI, call attention, issue warnings, or express excitement.

What is “Chale”?

400

This famous Caribbean dish combines seafood, coconut milk, and spicy seasonings into a flavorful stew popular across the region.

Answer: What is rundown (or oil down)?

400

his Nigerian artist, known for global hits like “Last Last” and “Ye,” won the 2021 Grammy for Best Global Music Album.

Who is Burna Boy?

500

What Africa Is Known For?

  • What is Africa? (cradle of humankind)
  • What is Africa? (cultural diversity with 3,000 ethnic groups and 2,000 languages)
  • What is Africa? (wildlife including lions, elephants, giraffes, and rhinoceroses)
  • What is Africa? (natural resources such as gold, diamonds, and arable land)
  • What is Africa? (home to the Sahara Desert and the Nile River)
500

This Haitian revolutionary leader was one of the key figures in Haiti’s fight for independence and became the country’s first emperor.

Who is Jean-Jacques Dessalines or Toussaint Louverture ?

500

Translate this Dominican phrase  “(Es)toy Rulay”?



what is feeling good or relaxed?

500

This Caribbean staple was humorously named when a visitor exclaimed, “That’s mad good!”

Answer: What is mangu?

500

This Jamaican sprinter, often called the fastest man in the world, won eight Olympic gold medals and holds world records in the 100m and 200m sprints.

Who is Usain Bolt?

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