Music
What Somali word means “song”?
Hees
Which three nations share a land border with Somalia?
1. Kenya
2. Ethiopia
3. Djibouti.
When did Somalia get their independance?
1960
What is the name of the pajamas traditionally worn by Somali men and women?
Macawiis and Baati
What is a popular Somali drink?
Shaah
What traditional Somali instrument is a type of drum?
Durbaan
Which major body of water forms Somalia's long eastern and southeastern coastline?
Indian Ocean
Who was elected as the very first President?
Aden Abdullah Osman
What is the cultural dance that only women perform at weddings?
Buraanbur
What type of meat is commonly used in Somali dishes such as suqaar?
Beef
What Somali musical tradition is strongly connected to poetry and oral storytelling?
Buraanbur
What is the name of Somalia's highest mountain peak, located in the northern Sanaag region
Mount Shimbiris
What year was the Somali Latin alphabet officially adopted?
1972
What is a traditional Somali home called?
Aqal
What Somali spice blend is commonly used to season meat, rice, and sauces?
Xawaash
What Somali musical style is strongly connected to poetry, rhythm, and group dancing
Dhaanto
How many regions are there in Somalia?
5
Which somali leader fought agaisnt the portugal and ethiopians?
Ahmed Gurey/Ahmed Ghazi
What is the traditional Somali art of storytelling through poetry called?
Suugaan
What Somali dish is made from dried, preserved meat?
Oodkac
What Somali word describes a person who performs or sings a song?
Fanaan
Which two major rivers flow through southern Somalia?
1. Juba
2. Shabelle
What derogatory nickname did British colonizers give to the Somali leader Sayyid Mohammed Abdullah Hassan?
How was Somali history passed down?
oral traditions
What Somali condiment is known for being spicy and is often served with rice or meat?
Bisbas