History Facts (US)
What was Muhammad Ali’s nickname?
Who is The Greatest
Which global music style, rooted in Africa and the Caribbean, is commonly associated with cultural celebrations of Black identity?
Reggae
What does Kwanzaa mean in Swahili?
What is "First fruits"/First Harvest?
What type of food is traditionally placed on the Mkeka during Kwanzaa to represent the harvest?
Fruits and vegetables
Which Caribbean island is known as the birthplace of reggae music?
Jamaica
Who is the first Black woman to serve as a US Supreme Court justice?
Who is Ketanji Brown?
. Which American singer wrote “Lift Every Voice and Sing,”
James Weldon Johnson
Which Kwanzaa principle represents creativity?
Kuumba
Which starchy African root vegetable, used in dishes like fufu, is common in West African meals served during Kwanzaa?
Yam or Cassava
Which Caribbean festival rooted in African traditions is known for its parades, steelpan music, and masquerade?
Carnival
Who was the first African American woman to win a Nobel Prize for Literature?
Who is considered the pioneer of Afrobeats
Fela Kuti
The final day of Kwanzaa is a celebration called…
Karamu
Which African-inspired dish made with rice, tomatoes, and spices is commonly served at Kwanzaa celebrations?
Jollof rice
What Brazilian martial art, created by enslaved Africans, combines dance, music, and fighting techniques?
Capoeira
Which Black woman sculptor, active during the Harlem Renaissance, was renowned for her works that celebrated African heritage and themes of freedom?
Augusta Savage
What type of songs are often sung at Kwanzaa gatherings to promote unity and celebration?
Call-and-response songs
Which principle focuses on collective work and responsibility?
Ujima
What sweet bread with African roots is sometimes served during Kwanzaa feasts?
Cornbread
What global dance style, originating in Angola, has become popular across the diaspora for its smooth, connected movements?
Kizomba
Which hip-hop group released the politically charged album Fear of a Black Planet in 1990?
Public Enemy
Which famous singer is known as the “High Priestess of Soul” and is often celebrated during cultural events like Kwanzaa?
Nina Simone
What is placed on the Mkeka (the mat) during Kwanzaa?
The symbols of Kwanzaa (Kinara, fruits, cup, etc.)
What symbol of Kwanzaa represents parents planting seeds for the future and is often represented with ears of corn?
Muhindi (corn)
Which Afro-Brazilian religion honors orixás (deities) and is practiced widely in Bahia, Brazil?
Candomblé