African Kingdoms & Empires
Food
Sports
Hair
200
Which African Empire was ruled by Mansa Musa
Mali
200
What two countries fomausly argue about who has better Jollof rice?
Ghana and Nigeria
200
Gymnast with a skill named after her on 4 different events
Simone Biles
200
This oil extracted from nuts in Morocco is known for nourishing hair and skin
Argan oil
400
What were the two commodities that led to the economic dominance of the Ghana Empire
Salt and Gold
400
What is the National dish of Jamaica?
Ackee and Saltfish
400
The fastest man in the world hailing from Jamaica
Usain Bolt
400
West African women traditionally adorn their hair with these decorative beads and accessories
Cowrie Shells
600
Where was the Kingdom of Kush located?
In the Southern part of Egypt; Along the North Eastern coast of Africa
600
Give any of the names for this dish which is eaten widely across most regions of Africa and is made of corn meal and cooked until it reaches a dough like consistency
ugali, akple, banku, nsima, bidia, buru, chima, etc.
600
The first black world heavyweight Boxing Champion
Jack Johnson
600
System to categorize hair based on its fineness and coiliness
Andre Walker Hair Typing System
800
Name a ruler of the Aksum Empire, located in modern-day Ethiopia, the first to adopt Christianity as the state religion
Zoskales, Gadarat, Endubis, Ezana, Kaleb, Gebre Meskel, armah, Dil Na'od, Gabra Masqal, Degna Djan, Menelik 1
800
Popular Haitian street food featuring fried pork chunks
griot
800
The first Black NHL player who debuted in 1958
Willie O'Ree
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800
Traditional head wrap worn by Yoruba women for ceremonies and celebrations
Gele
1000
Which Berber dynasty ruled parts of Spain and North Africa, including Marrakesh?
Almoravids
1000
US southern staple that has its roots in Caribbean dishes like Callaboo and African dishes like Nkrumah, includes smoked turkey or ham hock, broth, onions, and garlic
Collard Greens
1000
First African team to reach semi-finals in the world cup (this happened in 2022)
Morocco
1000
US Law prohibiting discrimination because of natural hair has been passed in 27 states and Washington, D.C.
The CROWN Act
