Are you a Kwanzaa fanatic who looks forward to celebrations every year? Do you know everything about the history of Kwanzaa, from its language of origin to present day traditions? Are you ready to prove that knowledge? Take this Kwanzaa trivia quiz and find out how much you really know about this holiday.
Now that Kwanzaa is widely celebrated around the United States and other countries, there’s no excuse to not learn about the traditional African American Holiday. With seven basic principles of living and celebration, Kwanzaa is a beautiful tradition and deserves to be celebrated and respected all over.
Of course, you don’t want to leave your family and community out of this! Bring these Kwanzaa trivia questions and answers to your next Kwanzaa celebration to see who has the most knowledge of the holiday and who is a Kwanzaa newbie.
Need more trivia? Check out our Christmas, Cinco de Mayo quiz or Chinese New Year trivia quizzes. We’ve also got Hanukkah and Easter holiday trivia too.
What does the term “Nia”, which is one of the principles of Kwanzaa, translate to?
Community
Purpose
Responsibility
Family
How many principles are there when celebrating Kwanzaa?
5 Principles
7 Principles
3 Principles
9 Principles
What kind of holiday is Kwanzaa?
A Cultural Holiday
A War Victory
None Of These
A Religious Holiday
Kwanzaa was established as an alternative to which of the following holidays?
Christmas
Easter
Thanksgiving
Hanukkah
In 1997, Kwanzaa was honored with its first what?
International festival
Presidential proclamation
U.S. postage stamp
Cultural exhibition
Which type of shirt is traditionally worn during Kwanzaa celebrations?
Dashiki
Guayabera
Kimono
Poncho
What does the singular black candle represent during the Kwanzaa celebration?
Faith
Crops
The African People
Death
What do the green candles represent during Kwanzaa?
Hope For Future
Struggle
Purpose
Self-Determination
How many red candles are present during Kwanzaa?
5 Red Candles
1 Red Candle
7 Red Candles
3 Red Candles
Who created Kwanzaa?
Dr. Maulana Karenga
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Claudette Colvin
Malcolm Little
What does the term Kwanzaa or Kwanza translate to?
Harvest
Last Fruits
Agriculture
First Fruits
When does Kwanzaa end?
December 28th
January 5th
December 25th
January 1st
What does the first day of Kwanzaa represent?
Creativity
Unity
Self-Determination
Faith
Which country celebrates Kwanzaa the most?
Cameroon
Kenya
The United States
Ethiopia
Kwanzaa is originally spelled ‘Kwanza’ in which language?
Nigerian
Somali
Zulu
Swahili
When did Kwanzaa originate?
1916
1966
1986
1936
Which colors are used to celebrate Kwanzaa?
Red, Green and Black
Red, Green and White
Black, Green and Yellow
Red, Black and Yellow
What are traditional gifts given during Kwanzaa centered around?
Learning
Money
Family
Toys
Where are the candles placed during Kwanzaa?
A Kinara
A Candelabrum
Chamberstick
A Menorah
What does an ear of corn symbolize during Kwanzaa?
Fertility
Work
Tradition
The Sun
Which value is not one of the values recognized during Kwanzaa?
Courage
Creativity
Collective Work
Cooperative Economics
What is the feast, held on December 31st, during Kwanzaa called?
Ujima
Umoja
Kujichagulia
Karamu
When does Kwanzaa begin?
January 1st
December 20th
December 26th
It Constantly Changes
What does Kwanzaa celebrate?
American Culture
European Culture
African Culture
Asian Culture
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