The Beginnings of Kwanzaa
Facts About Kwanzaa
The Seven Principles
The Kwanzaa Symbols
The Kwanzaa Symbols (cont.)
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The founder of Kwanzaa
Who is Dr. Maulana Karenga?
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The number of days Kwanzaa lasts.
What is seven?
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unity
What is Umoja?
100
fresh fruits and vegetables representing the crops of the harvest and the rewards of hard work
What is mazao?
100
kikombe cha umoja
What the unity cup?
200
The continent where he began to study harvest ceremonies and festivals.
What is Africa?
200
The number of principles Kwanzaa celebrates.
What is seven?
200
self-determination
What is Kujichagulia?
200
the mat on which the other items are placed
What is mkeka?
200
gifts
What is zawadi?
300
The year Kwanzaa was founded.
What is 1966?
300
The name of the feast on the sixth night of Kwanzaa.
What is Karamu?
300
faith
What is Imani?
300
the seven-armed candle holder which holds the seven candles
What is a kinara?
300
bendera
What is the red, black and green flag?
400
The dates of Kwanzaa.
What is December 26 - January 1?
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The language used for all of the principles.
What is Kiswahili?
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creativity
What is Kuumba?
400
ears of corn representing the children in the family or house
What is muhindi?
400
the cup is used to pour
What is libation?
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The meaning of Kwanzaa.
What is "first"?
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What is used to commemorate each principle.
What is lighting of the candles?
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"Seven principles" in Kiswahili
What is Nguzo Saba?
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mishumaa saba
What is the black, red, and green candles placed on the candle-holder
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created the red, black, and green flag
Who is Marcus Garvey?
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