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1. Rafiki is the baboon in "The Lion King". Do you know what the name Rafiki means?
2. Pumbaa is a warthog character from "The Lion King". What does "pumbaa" mean in Swahili, which is appropriate for his character?
3. Nala is Simba's best friend growing up. They are betrothed to each other, which grosses them out, although later they do get married. What does the name Nala mean in Swahili?
4. Why does the meerkat Timon, not have a Swahili name?
5. "Tembo" is Swahili for elephant. It is also the Swahili name for another product, which is what?
6. The lion Scar has a son whose name means "scar" in Swahili. What was his name?
7. What do the Swahili words "Hakuna Matata" mean in English?
8. Zebras feature in "The Lion King", and are called "Punda Milia" in Kiswahili. If "milia" is striped what is the translation of the word "punda"?
9. In "The Lion King", one of the hyenas is called Banzai. This may sound like a Japanese warrior cry, but what does "banzai" mean in Swahili?
10. What does the Swahili name "Simba Mfalme" translate to in English?
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