African history
The ancient Egyptian writing system that used pictures and symbols
Hieroglyphics
Jamaica
The spicy Nigerian rice dish that is a West African favorite
Jollof rice
North African nation known for its pyramids of Giza
Egypt
Ayra Starr lives in what country
Nigeria
This West African empire was once ruled by the wealthy king Mansa Musa
Mali Empire
The only country in the Americas founded by formerly enslaved people
Haiti
The Caribbean dish that includes oxtail, beans, and rice
Stew peas
Known as the “Land of a Thousand Hills,” this East African country is famous for its mountain gorillas.
Rwanda
Rihanna was born on what Caribbean island
Barbados
The great Zimbabwe ruins are located in this modern-day country
Zimbabwe
“Carnival“ celebrations are especially famous in this twin- island nation
Trinidad and Tobago
A traditional Ethiopian meal is eaten using this spongy flatbread
Injera
The West African country‘s flag that has a black star in the center
Ghana
The South African genre that went viral on TikTok with dance trends like “Jerusalema”
Amapiano
The first Black Canadian woman featured on Canada’s $10 bill
Viola Desmond
What Caribbean island is known as the ”Land of 365 beaches”
Antigua
This national dish of Jamaica is made with ackee fruit and salted fish
Ackee and saltfish
The largest country by land area in Africa
Algeria
The “Queen of Soul” who inspired many black artists worldwide
Aretha Franklin
The 1957 independence of this country marked the first sub-Saharan African nation to break free from colonial rule
Ghana
The Jamaican word that means “party“ or “celebration“
Bashment
A popular Caribbean drink made with sorrel is traditionally served during what holiday
Christmas
East African nation that was never colonized
Ethiopia
The 2022 hit “Last Last” samples a song by this British artist
Toni Braxton