The land
Mogadishu
The name of a famous Somali rice dish.
What is bariis (or bariis iskukaris)?
This person was the first Somali American congresswoman elected to the US House of Representatives
Who is Ilhan Omar?
Name 1 traditional article of clothing worn by women and 1 worn by men.
Women (options): what are gabasaar, baati, or guuntino?
Men (options): what are koofi/koofiyad, macaawis?
This is burned for its fragrance and is often used in Somali households to make the house smell nice.
What is oonsi (incense)?
3 countries that border Somalia.
What are Djibouti, Kenya, and Ethiopia?
A crepe-like dish often served with meat.
What is buuraxow (or malawax)?
She is a Somali-American professional model who grew up in Montreal, Canada. She is currently married to Idris Elba (whom we now call Adheer (Uncle) Idris XD).
Who is Sabrina Dhowre?
This poetic form is performed at weddings traditionally by women. An epic poem is recited by one of the women and can consist of topics ranging from womanhood to political activism. It is often accompanied by dancing and clapping to a beat.
What is buraanbur?
Name two languages that have influenced the Somali language has linguistic influences.
What are Arabic, Italian, and English?
Name three Somali presidents.
Who are Siaad Barre, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, and Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed?
This is a dessert that contains red beans, sugar.
What is buun iyo abuulo?
These British Somali entertainers are part of a popular YouTube channel known as the Beta Squad. Name at least 2 of these entertainers.
Who are Chunkz, Sharky, and AJ?
This is the act of sending your kids back to Somalia for cultural "reeducation".
What is dhaqan celis?
This is a popular Instagram account with Somali memes and videos. The owner of the account is @abdi9qafar. Name the account name and how many followers.
What are @qafmemes and 140K followers?
Location of Somalia's most ancient cave paintings.
A thick bread made of flour, baking powder, and cornmeal. Usually, this is a pan-fried item but sometimes served as grilled.
What is muufo?
This Somali poet is known for being featured on Beyoncé's Lemonade album. Name the poet and one of her books.
Who is Warsan Shire?
After the wedding, there is a ceremony led by women where they place this article of clothing on the newly married woman. Name the article of clothing and the ceremony name.
The singer of "Yaarta Raadiya".
Who is Suldaan Seerar?
These are the top 2 Somali exports.
What are live animals and gums/resins?
This is a meat stew made comprised of goat intestines.
What is calooley?
This Somali British activist/politician served as the Lord Mayor of Sheffield from May 2018 to May 2019. He is the first Somali, youngest, and the first Green Party councilor to hold the role.
Who is Magid Magid?
This is known as the folk dance performed typically by Somali men and women. It includes poetry recitation, clapping, and dancing.
What is wilisaqo or dhaanto?
The TikTok star @mukhtarhuh had a famous TikTok where he says "I'm in the ghetto..."
What is "ratatata"?