Food
This starchy food made from green plantains is a staple in Rwanda.
What is matoke?
Rwanda gained independence from this European country in 1962.
What is Belgium?
Yego
What is "Yes"?
These two main ethnic groups were involved in the Rwandan conflict.
Who are the Hutu and Tutsi?
On July 4, 1994, this city was captured by the Rwandan Patriotic Front, effectively ending the genocide.
What is Kigali?
This popular Rwandan dish consists of beans and green bananas cooked together.
What is isombe?
This tragic event in 1994 resulted in the deaths of approximately 800,000 Rwandans.
What is the Rwandan Genocide?
Oya
What is "No"?
This famous gorilla researcher worked in Rwanda studying mountain gorillas.
Who is Dian Fossey?
On April 6, 1994, this event triggered the start of the Rwandan Genocide.
What is the shooting down of President Habyarimana's plane?
Rwandans often enjoy this drink made from fermented sorghum.
What is ikigage?
Before colonization, Rwanda was ruled by a monarch with this title.
What is Mwami?
Muraho
What is "hello"?
This Rwandan long-distance runner won a silver medal at the 2012 Olympics.
Who is Alphonse Simbu?
On November 1, 1959, this "wind of destruction" began with violence against Tutsi people.
What is the Rwandan Revolution?
This meat skewer dish is popular street food in Rwanda.
What is brochette?
This current president of Rwanda has been in power since 2000.
Who is Paul Kagame?
Murakoze
What is "Thank you"?
This Rwandan cyclist became the first black African to compete in the Tour de France.
Who is Adrien Niyonshuti?
On January 28, 1961, Rwanda was declared this type of government, ending the monarchy.
What is a republic?
This Rwandan breakfast dish is a type of porridge made from sorghum or maize flour.
What is igikoma?
This peace agreement signed in 1993 was meant to end the Rwandan Civil War but failed to prevent the genocide.
What are the Arusha Accords?
Ndabishimiye
What is "Nice to meet you"?
This Rwandan author wrote "Cockroaches," a memoir about surviving the genocide.
Who is Scholastique Mukasonga?
On December 12, 1963, these refugee attacks led to reprisal killings of Tutsis in Rwanda.
What are the Bugesera invasions?