Ancient History
The ancient African Kingdom was situated in what is now the Republic of Sudan and dominated the region for over 3,000 years.
What is the Kingdom of Kush?
True or False: Sudan has more pyramids than Egypt. (players who get this wrong will be disqualified).
True
Sudan was the largest country in Africa until what year?
2011
South Sudanese player for the Phoenix Suns
Who is Bol Bol?
a Meroitic term for the sister of the king of Kush.
What is Kandake?
Two rivers that meet to form the Nile River?
What is the Blue Nile and White Nile?
Followed by independence in 1956, this event caused Sudan to became embedded with patterns of regional underdevelopment, Western development schemes, and expulsion of Indigenous people.
Hint: The same thing might've happened to your country
What is British colonialism? or What is colonization?
Sudanese-Canadian indie R&B artist is taking over the internet with his song "Name of god"
Who is Mustafa the Poet?
Translates to Gold
What is Nubia?
Typically worn by married women in Sudan. Distinguished by the colors, designs, and materials used.
What is thoub?
The current war between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) is a civil war or a proxy war? (you may or may not get disqualified).
What is proxy war?
South Sudanese woman nominated for Model of the Year 2023
Who is Anok Yai?
Three names of Ancient Sudan
What is Nubia, Ta Neshi, Ta Seti?
Ancient Nubians were the first to discover what grain?
What is wheat?
Emerged in 2003 when rebel groups took up arms against the Sudanese government. Alleging marginalization and discrimination against Non-Arab ethnic groups.
What is Darfur Conflict and Genocide?
Sudanese American rapper nominated for a grammy and most known for his collabs with J Cole
Who is Bas?
The burial site of over forty monarchs and the most extensive Nubian pyramid site
What is Meroe?
The main staple of Sudanese people is a type of bread made of durra or corn. Usually eaten with stew.
What is kisra?
1880s Movement led by Muhammad Ahmad, known as the Mahdi. Was a religious uprising against foreign influence and oppressive governance.
What is the Mahdist Revolt?
Sudanese movie nominated for an Oscar
What is "You Will Die at Twenty"?