Food
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Miscellaneous
100

The name of the West African dish made with rice, tomatoes, onions, and various spices.

What is Jollof rice?

100

A famous West African king is known for his pilgrimage to Mecca in 1324, where he distributed so much gold that it caused inflation in Egypt.

Who is Mansa Musa of the Mali Empire? 

100

The largest country in Africa (by area).

What is Algeria?

100

This country is famous for its football (soccer) team called “Bafana Bafana.”

What is South Africa?

100

The Nigerian musical style, pioneered by Fela Kuti, is a complex fusion of traditional Yoruba music, highlife, jazz, and funk, characterized by its energetic percussion and political lyrics?

What is Afrobeat?

200

This West African dish, made from pounded yam or cassava, is commonly eaten with soups like egusi or okra.

What is fufu?

200

Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 27 years before becoming the first Black president of this country. 

What is South Africa?

200

The longest delta in the world, located in Africa.

What is the Nile Delta?

200

This Egyptian player is often considered one of Africa’s greatest footballers and currently plays for Al Ahly SC.

Who is Mohamed Salah?

200

The phrase “Hakuna Matata,” made popular by The Lion King, comes from Swahili. What does it mean in English?

What is “No worries”?

300

The main ingredient in Ghanaian red red.

What is Black Eyed Peas (beans)?

300

The most widely spoken language in Africa.

What is Swahili? 

300

The African country with the most pyramids in the world. 

What is Sudan?

300

This African country has won the most Africa Cup of Nations titles in football.

What is Egypt?

300

The amount of different countries in this year’s ASA from. 

What is 6 countries? 

400

 Three possible ingredients used to make injera.

What are teff flour, water, yeast, starter, salt, baking powder, sugar?

400

This African kingdom, located in present-day Ghana, was famous for its wealth in gold and its early trade with Arab merchants.

What is the Ghana Empire?

400

A famous waterfall is located on the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe. 

What is Victoria Falls?

400

Nicknamed the “Golden Eaglets” at the youth level, this country’s national football program has produced many players who now play in Europe.

What is Nigeria?

400

The South African phrase “ubuntu” is often translated as “I am because we are.” Which South African leader popularized this philosophy as central to nation-building?

Who is Nelson Mandela?

500

Mopane worms, a traditional protein-rich delicacy in parts of Zimbabwe, Botswana, and South Africa, are actually the caterpillars of this insect.

What is the Emperor Moth?

500

This Malian city was a major center of Islamic learning and home to the famous Sankore University.

What is Timbuktu?

500

The tallest mountain in Africa. 

What is Mount Kilimanjaro?

500

In 1996, this African nation became the first from the continent to win an Olympic gold medal in men’s football.

What is Nigeria?

500

The saying “When the music changes, so does the dance” is a proverb from this African country.

What is Kenya?