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Kwanzaa

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The holiday of Kwanzaa was introduced in ________.

a)

1981

b)

1976

c)

1966

d)

1956

2.

2. Which color candle symbolizes the future?

a)

black

b)

green

c)

red

d)

blue

3.

Which color candle symbolizes unity?

a)

green

b)

red

c)

black

d)

blue

4.

Which color candle symbolizes the struggle out of slavery?

a)

black

b)

green

c)

blue

d)

red

5.

true or false: Is the object that holds the the candles is called a menorah?

a)

true

b)

false

6.

What day of the year does Kwanzaa start?

a)

remembered 25

b)

January 1

c)

December 26

d)

January 4

7.

What day of the year does Kwanzaa end?

a)

remembered 25

b)

January 1

c)

December 26

d)

January 4

8.

Is Kwanzaa a religious holiday?

a)

yes

b)

no

9.

How many days are in Kwanzaa's holiday?

a)

7

b)

6

c)

1

d)

5

10.

Who is allowed to celebrate Kwanzaa

a)

African American

b)

Black people

c)

Only Africans

d)

Everybody

11.

What Principle means unity?

a)

Ujima

b)

Umoja

c)

Ujamaa

12.

What does Kujichagulia mean?

a)

Unity

b)

Collective work

c)

Self Determination

d)

Purpose

13.

cooperative economics to help build and maintain our own businesses. What is the name of the principle is Swahili?

a)

Nia

b)

Kujichagulia

c)

Ujima

d)

Ujamaa

14.

What does the Principle Nia stand for?

a)

(self-determination) to be responsible for the community and to speak for oneself.

b)

(purpose) to build and develop goals to benefit the people of the community.

c)

(faith) to believe in our people, parents, teachers and leaders.

d)

(unity) to maintain unity in the family and community

15.

(creativity) to make the community more beautiful and beneficial for the future generation.

a)

Imani

b)

Ujima

c)

Nia

d)

Kuumba

16.

What is the 7th principle?

a)

Nia

b)

Imani

c)

Kujichagulia

d)

Kuumba

17.

fruits, nuts and vegetables. The historical foundation of Kwanzaa. This is to remind the people of the harvest fruits that nourished the people of Africa.

a)

Mishumoa Saba:

b)

Mkeka

c)

Mazao

d)

Kinara

18.

Unity cup, people say harambee Swahili for lets pull together than drink from the cup to honor ancestors

a)

Mishumoa Saba:

b)

Mkeka

c)

Kikombe Cha Umoja

d)

Kinara

19.

Gifts are given on the last day of Kwanzaa, January 1st. It is encouraged to give gifts that encourage growth, self-determination, achievement and success.

a)

Mishumoa Saba:

b)

Zawadi

c)

Kikombe Cha Umoja

d)

Kinara

20.

The seven candles that represent the seven principles of Kwanzaa.

a)

Mishumoa Saba:

b)

Zawadi

c)

Kikombe Cha Umoja

d)

Kinara