Instructions
Hello! Let's learn about the amazing Ndebele people of Southern Africa. Complete the activities below to learn about their language, art, and culture.
1. Let's Learn to Speak Ndebele!
The Ndebele language has beautiful greetings. Draw a line to match the Ndebele word to its English meaning.
| Sawubona | I am fine |
| Unjani? | Hello |
| Ngiyaphila | Goodbye |
| Sala kahle | How are you? |
2. Design a Ndebele House
Ndebele homes are famous for their beautiful and colorful geometric patterns. In the box below, draw your own Ndebele-inspired patterns. Use triangles, squares, zig-zags, and straight lines!
3. Ndebele Word Search
Find the hidden words in the puzzle below. The words can go across (→) or down (↓).
Find these words:
- NDEBELE
- ART
- BEADS
- HOUSE
- PATTERN
- SAWUBONA
| N | D | E | B | E | L | E | P | A | B |
| S | R | T | Y | U | I | O | P | S | E |
| A | R | T | C | V | B | N | M | D | A |
| W | H | J | K | L | Z | X | C | F | D |
| U | Q | W | H | O | U | S | E | R | S |
| B | T | Y | G | F | D | S | A | E | G |
| O | Z | X | C | V | B | N | M | Y | H |
| N | P | A | T | T | E | R | N | T | J |
| A | L | K | J | H | G | F | D | S | A |
4. Did You Know?
Circle the correct word to complete the fun fact about Ndebele culture.
Ndebele women are famous for wearing beautiful beadwork and metal rings called idzila around their...
arms necks feet
Answer Key
1. Let's Learn to Speak Ndebele!
- Sawubona → Hello
- Unjani? → How are you?
- Ngiyaphila → I am fine
- Sala kahle → Goodbye
2. Design a Ndebele House
- Answers will vary. Great job using your creativity!
3. Ndebele Word Search
NDEBELE (Row 1, across), ART (Row 3, across), SAWUBONA (Column 1, down), HOUSE (Row 5, across), BEADS (Column 10, down), PATTERN (Row 8, across).
4. Did You Know?
The correct answer is: necks