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100

Which Somali-American/Canadian singer is known for “Wavin’ Flag” at the 2010 FIFA World Cup?

K’naan

100
Name the dance performed by women, usually during celebrations

Buraanbur

100

Watermelon

Xab Xab 

Qaro

100

Capital city of Somalia?

Mogadishu aka Xamar

100

Iska daa

Drop it/ let it go

200

Somali Olympic Gold Medalist

Mo Farah

200

What is the traditional Somali morning crepe often eaten with tea?

Malawaax

200

Fridge

Talaagad

Firinjeer 

200

There are _____ regions in Somalia

18

200

Shaqo la’aan waa sheeko la’aan

hard work leads to results

basically saying your hard work speaks for itself

300

First Somali IMG Model

Halima Aden

300

Which traditional Somali dance involves clapping and hand motions, historically performed to tell stories?

Dhaanto

300

Flatbread

Sabaayad

Jabaati

300

Which neighbouring country lies directly west of Somalia’s northern region?

Ethiopia

300

Wax la qariyaa ma qarsoomaan

what you hide, won't stay hidden

basically saying the truth always comes out

400

Graduated from North Dakota University and takes part in U.S politics

Ilhan Omar

400

Which animal is central to Somali nomadic life?

Camel

400

Ball

banooni 

kubad 

400

Name 5 cities in Somalia (excluding Mogadishu)

Afgoye, Xuddur, Garowe, Burco

Borama, Kismayo, Galkacyo...etc

400

Af jooga looma adeego

If you don’t speak up, you don't get anything

500

Tiktoker who's currently under heat for beefing with Elon Musk

Dowsa

500

What does the five-pointed star on the Somali flag represent?

The five regions of Greater Somalia: Djibouti, Somaliland, Somalia, Ogaden (Ethiopia), and Northern Frontier District (Kenya)

500

Happiness

Faraxadh

500

This major city of Somalia was historically known as the central trade center where business would cross on a daily basis.

Gaalkayco

500

Qof walba calooshiisa ayuu u shaqeeyaa

everyone looks out for themselves