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Kwanzaa Community Awards Dinner

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Kwanzaa is an African American holiday to celebrate...

a)
Native Americans
b)
American Flag
c)
African Americans
2.

During Kwanzaa, it is a time to intentionally reflect on...

a)

the seven principles of Kwanzaa and breathe meaning into each of them

b)

the importance of family, community and culture

c)

African American history, culture and ancestoral music

d)
All of these answers
3.

During Kwanzaa, each day a candle is lit on the_________

a)
bendera
b)
menorah
c)
kinara
4.

What are the colors of the Kwanzaa Bendera? 

a)
red, white and blue
b)
purple, pink and green
c)
black, red and green
5.

During Kwanzaa, people traditionally _____

a)

focus on being alone

b)

shop for friends

c)

celebrate the principles with family and friends

6.

What does the Swahili word karamu that means____

a)
a candle holder
b)

a feast of faith

c)
a flag
7.

On what day does Kwanzaa begin?

a)
December 25
b)
January 2
c)
March 5
d)
December 26
8.

In what year was Kwanzaa created?

a)

1950

b)

1966

c)

1993

d)

1971

9.

Which one of these are NOT a symbol for Kwanzaa

a)

Corn

b)

Fruit

c)

Kinara

d)

Turkey

10.

Kwanzaa is celebrated 365 days a year, however, how many days is Kwanzaa formally celebrated?

a)

7

b)

5

c)

3

d)

1

11.

The days of Kwanzaa are in the language of

a)

Spanish

b)

Arabic

c)

Swahili

d)

Tribal language

12.

Which colors are the colors of Kwanzaa

a)

Red

b)

Black

c)

Green

d)

Yellow

13.

Kwanzaa means

a)

First Fruit

b)

Celebration

c)

Gifts

d)

Community

14.

Kwanzaa celebrates

(a)  

15.

When is Kwanzaa celebrated?

a)

December 26th through January 1st

b)

November 26th through December 1st

c)

January 26th through February 1st

16.

Kwanzaa is a celebration of...

a)

African-American culture and heritage

b)

Asian-American culture and heritage

c)

Polynesian culture and heritage

17.

During Kwanzaa, men wear a colorful shirt and a hat called... (choose 2 answers!)

a)

kaftan

b)

dashiki

c)

kufi

d)

karamu

18.

During Kwanzaa, women may wear a colorful wrap called a...

a)

kaftan

b)

dashiki

c)

kufi

d)

karamu

19.

During Kwanzaa, families often gather for a large feast called...

a)

kaftan

b)

dashiki

c)

kufi

d)

karamu

20.

During Kwanzaa, there are____main principles, one for each day of the celebration.

a)

seven

b)

five

c)

three

d)

ten

21.

The three colors that represent Kwanzaa are... (pick 3 answers!)

a)

black

b)

green

c)

red

d)

yellow

22.

TRUE or FALSE: Kwanzaa is mostly celebrated by people of African heritage in the United States and Canada.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

23.

TRUE or FALSE: Kwanzaa is a religious holiday.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

24.

How many candles are there on a kinara?

a)

six

b)

seven

c)

eight

25.

What does the word "Kwanzaa" mean?

a)

first fruits of the harvest

b)

an African celebration

c)

respect for your family

26.

What does the word "Kwanzaa" mean?

a)

an African celebration

b)

first fruits of the harvest

c)

respect for your family

27.

From what language does the word Kwanzaa come?

a)

Arabic

b)

Spanish

c)

Swahili

28.

On which day of Kwanzaa is the family feast usually held?

a)

the first day

b)

the second day

c)

the seventh day

29.

What is the name of the Kwaanza candle holder?

a)

kinara

b)

menorah

c)

candelabra

30.

During Kwanzaa, it is a time when African Americans reflect on...

a)

the successes of their ancestors

b)

their ancestors and the challenges they have overcome

c)

the stories and music of their ancestors

d)

All of these answers

31.
There are _________ days of Kwanzaa.
a)
4
b)
7
c)
9
d)
8
32.
During Kwanzaa candle is lit on the
a)
bendera
b)
menorah
c)
kinara
33.

What does the word "Kwanzaa" mean?

a)

first fruits of the harvest

b)

an African celebration

c)

respect for your family

34.

What does the word "Kwanzaa" mean?

a)

an African celebration

b)

first fruits of the harvest

c)

respect for your family

35.

From what language does the word Kwanzaa come?

a)

Arabic

b)

Spanish

c)

Swahili

36.

The holiday of Kwanzaa was introduced in ________.

a)

1981

b)

1976

c)

1966

d)

1956

37.

2. Which color candle symbolizes the future?

a)

black

b)

green

c)

red

d)

blue

38.

Which color candle symbolizes unity?

a)

green

b)

red

c)

black

d)

blue

39.

Which color candle symbolizes the struggle out of slavery?

a)

black

b)

green

c)

blue

d)

red

40.

The holiday of Kwanzaa was introduced in ________.

a)

1981

b)

1976

c)

1966

d)

1956

41.

2. Which color candle symbolizes the future?

a)

black

b)

green

c)

red

d)

blue

42.

Which color candle symbolizes unity?

a)

green

b)

red

c)

black

d)

blue

43.

How many municipalities are in Burlington County, New Jersey?

a)

27

b)

31

c)

42

d)

40

44.

Who is our State Senator and guest speaker tonight?

(a)  

45.

Willingboro Native. US Track & Field Olympian. ATAP Board Member. Who am I?

(a)  

46.

Platinum Sponsor of the Kwanzaa Community Awards Dinner and committed to inclusion and diversity.

(a)  

47.

Burlington County is led by this Willingboro resident ________

a)

Tiffani Worthy

b)

Kaya McIntosh

c)

Felicia Hopson

d)

Samantha Whitfield

48.

What is the correct sequence of the Kwanzaa principles?

a)

Umoja

Kujichagulia

Ujima

Ujamaa

Nia

Kuumba

Imani

b)

Ujima

Nia

Ujamaa

Umoja

Kujichagulia

Kuumba

Imani

c)

Ujima

Kujichagulia

Umoja

Ujamaa

Kuumba

Nia

Imani

d)

Ujamaa

Kuumba

Ujima

Umoja

Nia

Kujichagulia

Imani

49.

Which tribe of Native Americans are the aboriginal owners of Burlington County?

a)

Cherokee

b)

Iroquois

c)

Lenni-Lenape

d)

Ancocus

50.

Which color candle symbolizes the struggle out of slavery?

a)

black

b)

green

c)

blue

d)

red

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