History
This Professor at California State University created Kwanzaa.
Dr. Maulana Karenga
Accra is the capital of which African country?
Ghana
The term "Mishumaa Saba" refers to
The Seven Candles
A West African rice dish known for its rich, spicy tomato flavor
Jollof Rice
This soul singer recorded her version of "Respect" in February 1967
Aretha Franklin
In which year was Kwanzaa officially created and celebrated?
1966
Which three African Countries share a border with Lake Malawi?
Malawi, Tanzania, Mozambique
Which vegetable, known in Swahili as 'muhindi', is one of the symbols of Kwanzaa?
Corn
A stiff porridge or dough made from maize flour, cornmeal, cassava flour, or millet. And served with fish, meat, cooked vegetables, or bean sauce
Ugali
The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill
The name of Kwanzaa comes from the Swahili phrase "matunda ya kwanza". What does this phrase refer to ?
"first fruits of the harvest"
Off which coast of Africa does the island of Zanzibar lie?
East Coast
Kujichagulia (Self- Determination) definition
To define ourselves, name ourselves, create for ourselves and speak for ourselves.
Forests of the Ethiopian plateau are its birthplace
Coffee
Soca music, or the "soul of calypso", is a genre of music that originated in?
Trinidad and Tobago
The first Kwanzaa commemorative stamp from the U.S. Postal Service was created in which year?
1997
The Kissi, the Meru, and the Kikuyu are tribes in which African nation?
Kenya
Who does one honour on the sixth day by drinking from the Kikombe cha Umoja or Unity cup?
Ancestors
A West African fritter or bean cake made from blended beans and spices
Akara
Which Black, all male African American vocal group originated in the 1960's. With the hit "(You're My) Dream Come True"
The Temptations
A documentary about Kwanzaa was aired first in 2012 and was narrated by the famous Black poet Maya Angelou. What was the name of this documentary?
The Black Candle
What is the more common name for the island of Unguja, which lies off the east coast of Africa?
Zanzibar
What are three reasons for the creation of Kwanzaa Holiday?
A fermented cassava product that is a staple food in West and Central Africa.
Gari
The song "What's Going On" was made in 1971 by which Black Soul artist ?
Marvin Gaye