Kwanzaa Quiz

What is Kwanzaa a celebration of?

• African American culture

• Chinese New Year

• Mexican Independence Day

• Thanksgiving

When is Kwanzaa celebrated?

• December 1st - December 7th

• December 26th - January 1st

• November 20th - November 27th

• January 10th - January 17th

What is the name of the big feast on the 6th day of Kwanzaa?

• Karamu

• Hanukkah

• Diwali

• Ramadan

What year was the celebration created to give African Americans an opportunity to celebrate their history, culture, and to give thanks?

• 1966

• 1976

• 1986

• 1996

What colors are used to decorate homes for Kwanzaa?

• Black, red, and green

• Blue, yellow, and white

• Purple, orange, and pink

• Brown, gray, and silver

What is the mat called that is placed on the table?

• Kikombe cha umoja

• Mkeka

• Mweka

• Mke

What is the unity cup called?

• Meka

• Kikombe cha umoja

• Umoja cha kikombe

• Kikombe cha mweka

What is the name of the candleholder used during Kwanzaa?

• Menorah

• Kinara

• Candelabra

• Lantern

How many candles are there in total on the kinara for Kwanzaa?

• 5

• 6

• 7

• 8

How many red candles are on the kinara?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4