Quiz: what did you pick up? — Discover Hausa culture

Six questions. Tap an answer to see if you are right.

1 How many states are in the traditional <em>Hausa Bakwai</em>?

Seven: bakwai means “seven”, and the group included Kano, Katsina, Zazzau (Zaria), Gobir, Daura, Rano and Biram.

2 In which city are the Kofar Mata dye pits?

Kano. The pits are traditionally dated to 1498 and are still in use.

3 Which script was used for Hausa before the Latin alphabet?

Ajami: Hausa written in Arabic letters.

4 Who led the 1804 jihad that created the Sokoto Caliphate?

Usman dan Fodio, a Fulani scholar, with his brother Abdullahi and his son Muhammad Bello.

5 What does the Kano Durbar mark?

It takes place at Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha.

6 What does <em>kirki</em> describe?

Kirki is gentleness, self-control and good manners.