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100

He was the seventh Secretary-General, served two terms, and was known for the reforms he brought about in the functioning of the United Nations.

Kofi Annan

100

There are 54 countries in Africa.

True

100

This style of music described blends the traditional sounds of African cultures with foreign influence to create something completely its own.

AfroPop

100

What country is both an island and a continent?

Australia

100

A starch-based dough-like dish from West and Central Africa made from maize meal, plantain, cassava, etc., and eaten with greens, soups or stews.

Fufu

200

This famous theologian voiced his opinion fearlessly against apartheid and xenophobic violence in South Africa.

Desmond Tutu

200

The 24th element in the Periodic Table is Vibranium, a metal noted for its extraordinary abilities to absorb, store, and release large amounts of kinetic energy.

False

200

This American musical film and visual album - directed, written, and executive produced by Beyoncé - serves as a visual companion to the 2019 album The Lion King. 

Black is King

200

How many cups are in 28 Fluid ounces?

3.5

200

What is a popular savory dish at most South African barbecues?

Pap & Sous 

A maize porridge topped with a gravy made from tomatoes, onions and spices.

300

Despite being placed 4th in the all time list of highest goal scorers for Chelsea, his appeal to his countrymen to end violence brought an end to the civil war that had raged for 5 years, earning him a place in year 2010’s Time Magazine’s list of world’s 100 most influential people.

Didier Drogba

300

Microsoft was founded on April 3rd, 1975 in Albuquerque, NM

False: April 4th

300

This actor is known for his iconic role as T'challa in Black Panther. (First + Last name)

Chadwick Boseman

300

Animals without backbones are known as ______.

Invertebrates

300

What item is on the table at every Ethiopian meal?

Injera bread.

Pancake-like sourdough bread made out of teff flour.

400

The movie "Concussion" starring Will Smith was based on this Nigerian-American Physician, forensic pathologist, and neuropathologist who was the first to discover and publish findings on chronic traumatic encephalopathy in American football players.

Dr. Bennet Omalu

400

Boeing was founded on July 14, 1916 in Seattle Washington.

False. July 15th.

400

This 1866 popular whiskey brand was created by an enslaved man.

Jack Daniels

400

What gives plants their pigment (as well as collects solar energy for photosynthesis)?

Chlorophyll

400

Which country is associated with the Peaberry coffee - exceptional for its medium roast flavor, layered with floral notes that leave a citrus, pineapple and coconut taste, and is grown on Mounts Meru and Kilimanjaro?

Tanzania

500

Famous environmentalist and the first woman from the under privileged region of East and Central Africa to have attained a doctorate. Well-known for the “Green Belt Movement”, she has inspired many people the world over to take up the cause of afforestation.

Wangari Maathai

500

Richest black man is Mike Adenuga, and the richest woman is Oprah.

False: Aliko Dangote 

500

He has several chart-topping songs, has collaborated with big names in music including Akon, Chris Brown and Meek Mill, and won several awards to include: 2014 BET Awards Best International Act: Africa and the 2014 MTV Africa Music Awards Artist of the Year.

Davido

David Adedeji Adeleke

500

You collect 48 pieces of Halloween candy. Your parents say you can eat 2 pieces per day, plus an extra piece on Saturdays and Sundays. How many weeks will it take to finish all of your candy?

3 weeks

2*7 + 2 = 16

48/16 = 3

500

Undoubtedly the best kind of Jollof rice!

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