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WorksheetsKwanzaa
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
The holiday of Kwanzaa was introduced in ________.
1981
1976
1966
1956
2. Which color candle symbolizes the future?
black
green
red
blue
Which color candle symbolizes unity?
green
red
black
blue
Which color candle symbolizes the struggle out of slavery?
black
green
blue
red
true or false: Is the object that holds the the candles is called a menorah?
true
false
What day of the year does Kwanzaa start?
remembered 25
January 1
December 26
January 4
What day of the year does Kwanzaa end?
remembered 25
January 1
December 26
January 4
Is Kwanzaa a religious holiday?
yes
no
How many days are in Kwanzaa's holiday?
7
6
1
5
Who is allowed to celebrate Kwanzaa
African American
Black people
Only Africans
Everybody
What Principle means unity?
Ujima
Umoja
Ujamaa
What does Kujichagulia mean?
Unity
Collective work
Self Determination
Purpose
cooperative economics to help build and maintain our own businesses. What is the name of the principle is Swahili?
Nia
Kujichagulia
Ujima
Ujamaa
What does the Principle Nia stand for?
(self-determination) to be responsible for the community and to speak for oneself.
(purpose) to build and develop goals to benefit the people of the community.
(faith) to believe in our people, parents, teachers and leaders.
(unity) to maintain unity in the family and community
(creativity) to make the community more beautiful and beneficial for the future generation.
Imani
Ujima
Nia
Kuumba
What is the 7th principle?
Nia
Imani
Kujichagulia
Kuumba
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.
Mishumoa Saba:
Mkeka
Mazao
Kinara
Unity cup, people say harambee Swahili for lets pull together than drink from the cup to honor ancestors
Mishumoa Saba:
Mkeka
Kikombe Cha Umoja
Kinara
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.
Mishumoa Saba:
Zawadi
Kikombe Cha Umoja
Kinara
The seven candles that represent the seven principles of Kwanzaa.
Mishumoa Saba:
Zawadi
Kikombe Cha Umoja
Kinara
