Geography
The capital city of Somalia.
What is Mogadishu?
Somali drink made with spices
What is Shaah?
A fried triangular snack filled with meat or vegetables.
What is sambusa?
The year Somalia gained independence. (The exact date)
What is July 1st, 1960?
Somali-Canadian rapper known for “Wavin’ Flag.”
Who is K’naan?
This ocean borders Somalia to the east.
What is the Indian Ocean?
A famous traditional Somali dance from the southern regions.
What is Buraanbur?
A rice dish often served with meat, salad and bananas.
What is bariis iskukaris?
First Somali president.
Who is Aden Abdullah Osman Daar?
Somali-American long-distance runner who won multiple Olympic golds.
Who is Mo Farah?
The northern region that declared independence in 1991.
What is Somaliland?
During social gatherings, Somalis light this as a sign of respect and cleansing.
What is uunsi?
This sweet bread is popular during Eid.
What is bur?
This colonial power controlled southern Somalia before independence.
What is Italy?
Somali-British actor who starred in “Captain Phillips.”
Who is Barkhad Abdi?(Abduwali Muse)
The port city known as the “Pearl of the Indian Ocean.”
What is Kismayo?
The white star on Somalia’s flag represents what?
What is unity of the five Somali territories?
A Somali breakfast made of corn and milk.
What is soor?
This militant Islamist group operates mainly in Somalia and means “The Youth” in Arabic.
What is Al-Shabaab?
This famous Somali singer is known for performing traditional Dhaanto songs and keeping Somali folk music alive.
Who is Ali Dhaanto?
The Somali Peninsula is often called this because of its distinctive shape.
What is the Horn of Africa?
Finish this Somali proverb, “Nin geesi ah…”
What is, “waa nin guri joog ah"
Somali households traditionally use this spice in rice, stews, and tea to add a warm, aromatic flavor.
What is cardamom (qorfe)?
This refugee camp in Kenya, established in 1991, became one of the largest in the world, hosting tens of thousands of Somali refugees.
What is Dadaab?
Somali middle-distance runner who won the 1500m gold at the 1987 World Championships.
Who is Abdi Bile?