Somali History
What year did Somalia gain independence?
What is 1960
What’s the main traditional dance?
What is Dhanto
Who starred in Captain Phillips?
Who is Barkhad Abdi
Aqoon la’aan…”
What is “Aqoon la’aan waa iftiin la’aan.”
What is the most popular Somali desert? Xaalwo/Halwo or Buuscud (cookies)
what is Xaalwo/Halwo
What are the five-pointed stars on the Somali flag said to represent?
What is The five Somali regions / Soomaaliweyn
What is women’s traditional wedding wear called?
What is Dirac
Which Somali model became one of the world’s first Black supermodels?
Who is Imaan
Nin aan shaqaysan…
What is “Nin aan shaqaysan shaah ma cabo.”
People in Somalia usually begin the day with this flat bread.
What is canjeero/laxoox
Approximately how far back do the famous Somali cave paintings (Laas Geel) date to?
What is around 3000–5000 BC.
What is the traditional poem called?
What is Gabey
Which famous Somali athlete won Olympic gold medals for Great Britain?
Who is Mo Farah
Af daboolan…
What is “Af daboolan waa dahab.”
Fat contained in this animals hump is a favourite source of meat for Somalis.
what is camel
Somalis are part of which larger ethnic and linguistic family in the Horn of Africa?
What is the Cushitic people.
What’s the night called where a bride is welcomed into marriage life?
What is shaash saar
Which Somali footballer plays for the Swedish national team?
Who is Taha Ali
Gacmo wadajir…
What is 'Gacmo wadajir bay wax ku gooyaan.”
Which of the following ingredients is most commonly used in Somali cooking to add flavor to various dishes, including soups, stews, and meat dishes?
A) Garlic
B) Cumin
C) Cardamom
A) Cumin
What was the Somali coast commonly known as by ancient Arab traders?
What is The Land of Punt.
What do parents do when they have a new born?
What is Aqiiqah
Which famous Somali queen is known from Somali folklore for ruling an ancient matriarchal society?
Who is Queen Araweelo.
Beeni…
“Beeni run ma gaarto."
This dried Somali meat is often served at weddings and special occasions.
What is oodkac or muqmad