Geography
What is the climate of South Africa like?
rich soil, common precipitation, and hot temperatures
what do women wear on their ankles while dancing
bells and beads
If you pass a stranger on the street,what should you do?
Greet them!
What unique sound does the language use
clicks!
Is stick fighting a violent war?
No, it is a fun sport for Xhosa boys
What part of South Africa are the Xhosas located
The Eastern Cape province
What is the traditional dance called?
Umxhento
Why should you respect your elders?
they have more wisdom and experiences so you must take their advice
What is the language called?
isiXhosa
Around when did the Xhosas settle in South Africa
Around 1000 years ago
who annexed them from their land
The Dutch and British
Why do they dance?
Acceptable answers: to pay homage to ancestors and a life-altering event worth celebrating
What hand should food always be served with?
Right hand always!
greeting someone shows humanity, how do you say humanity
Ubuntu
Who is a famous figure with a Xhosa background
Nelson Mandela!
When did the disputes with the Europeans officially end?
1879
What is a ceremony they dance at?
The fattening of the maize
Who should eat first at a family dinner?
The grandfather
What is the difference between Molo and Molwnei
Molo is for greeting one person, but Molweni is used for multiple.
They are used for offering healing people are traditional reasons.
Why are chickens important to Xhosa?
The regions Xhosa people had to live during apartheid
What are Transkei and Ciskei
the whistle men play during traditional dance
What is the impempe?
In what ways have the Xhosa manners majorly change?
None.
Manners evolve in little ways but Xhosas have always had manners based on respect
(find the meaning)
Aah Zanoxolo
How do you greet the cheif
what is the date of the Xhosa Human rights day?
March 21