Kwanzaa Celebration Quiz

When is Kwanzaa celebrated every year?

• February 14 through February 20

• January 1 through January 7

• December 26 through January 1

• November 26 through December 1

Who created the holiday of Kwanzaa?

• Malcolm X

• Nelson Mandela

• Maulanga Karenga

• Martin Luther King, Jr.

What does the word 'Kwanzaa' mean in Swahili?

• Celebration

• First fruits

• Unity

• Harvest

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How many principles does Kwanzaa encourage people to honor?

• Seven

• Five

• Six

• Eight

What does the unity cup, kikombe cha umoja, represent in Kwanzaa?

• Harvest

• Unity

• Faith

• Sharing

What does the black candle in the kinara represent?

• Hope

• Unity

• The future

• The past

What is the big celebration day during Kwanzaa called?

• Mkeka

• Harambee

• Karamu

• Umoja

What do people focus on during the last day of Kwanzaa?

• Reflection

• Feast

• Celebration

• Unity

What type of clothing do people wear on the big celebration day of Kwanzaa?

• Casual wear

• Formal suits

• Traditional European clothing

• Bright African-style clothing

What kind of foods are enjoyed during Kwanzaa celebrations?

• Chinese dishes

• Fast food

• Italian cuisine

• Foods with African cultural roots