Seven Principles
What is Umoja?
Unity
What is the candle holder called?
Kinara
What is the Swahili word for faith?
Imani
Who created Kwanzaa?
Maulana Karenga
What is jollof rice?
A West African dish
What is the principle for working together?
Ujima
What is the Unity Cup?
Kikombe cha Umoja
What does Harambee mean?
Let's pull together
What year did Kwanzaa start?
1966
What is the kente cloth?
Traditional African fabric
What does Kujichagulia mean?
Self-determination
What do the seven candles represent?
The seven principles
What is the word for purpose?
Nia
How many days does Kwanzaa last?
7
What is an African drum called?
Djembe
What is the principle for faith?
Imani
What are the fruits and vegetables on the Kwanzaa table called?
Mazao
Crops
Why is Kwanzaa celebrated?
To honor African culture
Name one traditional Kwanzaa food
Collard greens, sweet potatoes, etc.
What is Nia about?
Purpose
Gifts
What are the names of all the days of Kwanzaa?
Umoja (Unity)
Kujichagulia (Self-determination)
Ujima (Collective work)
Nia (Purpose)
Ujamaa (Cooperative economics)
Imani (Faith)
Kuumba (Creativity)
What inspired Kwanzaa?
African harvest festivals