Seven Principles of Kwanzaa
This first principle means unity?
What is Umoja?
This candle holder is called the _____.
What is the Kinara?
Kwanzaa lasts for this many days.
What is 7 days?
Families light one of these each night during Kwanzaa
What is a candle?
First Black U.S. President
Who is Barack Obama?
This principle means self-determination.
What is Kujichagulia?
How many candles are on the Kinara?
What is 7 candles?
Kwanzaa begins the day after this holiday.
What is Christmas?
People often gather to enjoy this together during Kwanzaa.
What is a feast (Karamu)?
First Black woman on the U.S. Supreme Court.
Who is Ketanji Brown Jackson?
This principle means working together to solve problems.
What is Ujima?
What colors are the candles in Kwanzaa
What is the Red, Black, and Green?
Kwanzaa was first celebrated in this year.
What is 1966?
Children often receive these on the last day of Kwanzaa.
What are gifts (Zawadi)?
First Black woman to travel into space
Who is Mae Jemison?
This principle means supporting businesses in your community
What is Ujamaa?
These fruits and vegetables represent the harvest.
What are the Mazao?
The founder of Kwanzaa is Dr. _____.
Who is Maulana Karenga?
Each day of Kwanzaa, families talk about one of these seven ideas.
What are the Seven Principles (Nguzo Saba)?
First Black Major League Baseball player in the modern era.
Who is Jackie Robinson?
This principle means believing in yourself, your family, and your community.
What is Imani?
This cup is used to remember ancestors.
What is Unity Cup
Kwanzaa celebrates African American culture and these seven principles
Before lighting the candles, families often ask this Swahili question meaning "What's the news?"
What is "Habari Gani?"
First Black woman elected to Congress
Who is Shirley Chisholm?