The name of the apparel worn by Somali women to weddings
What is Dirac or Guntiino?
100
Where in Africa is Somalia located?
What is Horn of Africa, East Africa?
100
This Somali artist's song became a promotional anthem for Coca Cola during the 2010 World Cup in South Africa
What is K'naan?
Song: Wavin' Flag
100
On this day two territories united to form what is today known as the Federal Republic of Somalia.
What is July 1st, 1960?
100
This is a well-known legendary singer that has been dropping hits since the 70s one of them being "Markaan Da'dan jire 15"
Who is Hassan Adan Samatar?
200
This is a cultural ceremony that happens to a newly wedded bride 7 days after the wedding
What is shash saar?
200
Somalia has the largest _______ in Africa?
What is 'coastline'?
200
This Somali dance is performed most usually by women at weddings
What is Barambuur?
200
This man was the leader of Somalia during its most prosperous years from 1969 to 1991 but was also the president when the civil war broke out
Who is Siad Baare?
200
This miraculous and inspirational woman became the first state representative that was Muslim and Somali
Who is the Ilhan Omar?
300
This is a traditional dance that originated in the Somali Galbeed region (Ogadenia)
What is Dhaanto?
300
How many regions are in Somalia?
What is 18?
300
Due to the long traditions of spoken word and expressions through literature. Somalia is known as the land of ...?
What is Poets?
300
Islam was introduced to the northern Somali coast early on from the Arabian peninsula, shortly after the hijra during this century
What is 9th century?
300
This Somali physician operates a relief camp and was nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize in 2012
Who is Hawo Abdi?
400
The four directions of the compass in Somali
What is Waqooyi, Galbeed, Bari, and Konfuur?
400
Name three port cities across Somalia
What is Mogadishu, Boosaaso, Berbera, Garacad, Hobyo, Kismaayo, Xaafuun, Laas Qorey? (any three of these)
400
This comic strip artist is famous for his portrayals of issues that are facing Somalis in Somalia and the diaspora
Who is Amin Amir?
400
The second president of Somalia and the first president to be assasinated
Who is President Abdirashid Ali Sharmake (may Allah have mercy on him)
400
This amazing lady was the the first woman to be appointed the Governor of the Central Bank in Somalia in 2013 and was also the vice-president of the multi-billion dollar company Citigroup.
Who is Yussur Abraar?
500
This is a stool or seat used by women while cooking or cleaning
What is Gambar?
500
The blue background and white star represent what on the flag?
What is the bright sky or the ocean and five historical areas of the Somali people( Italian Somaliland, British Somaliland, French Somaliland (Djibouti), the Ogaden region of Ethiopia and northeastern Kenya).
500
The earliest known cave paintings in the Horn of Africa. This rock art is estimated to date back to somewhere between 9,000–3,000 BCE.
What is Laas Geel?
500
This man was known as the 'mad mullah' and led the Darwish army that fought off British imperialists and missionaries
Who is Mohammed Abdullah Hassan?
500
He is considered by many to be the greatest living Somali poet, having written many notable protest works. This poet has been likened by some to Shakespeare, and his poetry has been translated into various languages.