Tribes
How many tribes are in Liberia?
What is 16?
What year was Liberia founded?
What is 1847?
This staple food, often served with soups, is made from fermented cassava and shaped into a dough-like consistency.
What is fufu?
Name a common Liberian slang word or phrase.
What is “My man!”, “Da lie!”, “You na serious!”, “Eh yah!”, “Small small”, "Eh Man"
This Liberian president was the first elected female head of state in Africa.
Who is Ellen Johnson Sirleaf?
What tribe are the Lofa County warriors who created Torborgee?
What is Lorma
This man became Liberia’s first president after independence in 1847.
Who is Joseph Jenkins Roberts?
This popular Liberian snack is a deep-fried, slightly sweet dough ball, often sold by street vendors and often mistaken for puff-puff.
What is Kala?
Name something your Liberian mom says when she’s mad.
What is “You think I’m your mate?”, “You will see today!”, “Go bring my slipper!”, “So you want to kill me?”, “Keep talking!”
This Ballon d’Or winner is considered Africa’s greatest footballer.
Who is George Weah?
What is the largest tribe in Liberia by population?
What is Kpelle?
This devastating conflict lasted from 1989 to 2003 and greatly impacted Liberia’s population and infrastructure.
What is the First and Second Liberian Civil Wars?
Soup is known for its intense heat and medicinal reputation.
What is Pepper soup?
This slang phrase is used to describe someone who is gossiping or talking too much about others.
What is Chichipolay?
This Liberian-Ghanaian comedian is known for his bold humor, appearances on Wild ‘N Out, and the nickname “The African King of Comedy.”
Who is Michael Blackson?
What two tribes migrated from the Mali empire and are predominantly muslim?
What is Vai and Mandingo?
This group of settlers, made up of freed African Americans, held political and economic power in Liberia for many years.
Who are the Americo-Liberians?
This traditional Liberian dish has a song named after it.
What is Palm butter?
If someone tells you “you know plenty,” they are criticizing you for doing this
What is acting like a know-it-all / talking too much / being overly involved?
This Liberian-American fashion designer founded a unisex brand known for the “Bushwick Birkin” shopping bag.
Who is Telfar Clemens?
Name at Least one of Liberia's oldest inhabited tribes?
What is Kissi or Gola?
This leader seized power during the 1980 coup and became Liberia’s first indigenous president.
Who is Samuel Doe?
Name at least six traditional Liberian dishes made from leafy greens.
What are potato greens, collard greens, cassava leaf, palava sauce, chicken greens, water greens (answers may vary)?
Name something Liberian parents tell you when you ask a stupid question?
What is “So you don’t have sense?” “You see your life?” “Put it on my head.” “Common sense is not common!” “You think I born foolish child?”
Name at least 10 Liberian musicians.
Who are Jzyno, Takun J, CIC, Kobazzie, MC Caro, DenG, Nuchie Meek, Bucky Raw, Kzee Bigname, TeddyRide, Kpanto, etc. (answers may vary)?