Wangari Maathai Quiz

Where did Wangari's family live?

• South Africa

• Kenya

• Uganda

• United Kingdom

What was Wangari's mother’s advice before she left for the city?

• Where you go, we go

• Never look back

• Forget your traditions

• Don't be afraid

What did Wangari study in college?

• History

• Maths

• Biology

• Literature

What is the Green Belt Movement?

• A movement to stop deforestation

• A movement to save animals

• A movement to build schools

• A movement to plant trees

What did Wangari want to become when she grew up?

• A teacher

• A doctor

• A biologist

• A writer

How many trees did the Green Belt Movement plant?

• One Million

• Thirty Million

• Fifty Million

• Ten Million

What was Wangari’s nickname?

• Mama Nature

• Tree Guardian

• Queen of the Forest

• Mother of Trees

What did Wangari do after completing her studies in the United States?

• Became a teacher in Kenya

• Worked for the United Nations

• Moved to a bigger city

• Became a farmer

What was the traditional Kikuyu belief about the mugumo tree?

• It provides shelter for the village

• It is only for animals to live in

• It has no special meaning

• It is sacred and not to be cut down

What major award did Wangari win in 2004?

• Nobel Peace Prize

• Environmental Award

• Women's Rights Medal

• Nobel Prize in Literature