Hijra
What country did the early Muslims migrate to for protection?
Ethiopia (Abyssinia)
What was Ethiopia historically called in the story of the Hijra?
Abyssinia (Habesha).
Can two people from the same country have completely different cultures?
Yes
wich Ethiopian region is known as the birthplace of coffee
kaffa
tewat be 4 eager mats be 3 eger ye mihed manew
4 be hexanenet 3 be wetatnet 3 shemagle
What was the Christian king of Abyssinia called?
The Negus (Najashi).
What religion was practiced by King Najashi?
Christianity
What makes a culture more than just food and clothing?
Its language, beliefs, traditions, and values.
What is the name of Ethiopian mountain range sometimes called the roof of africa
the ethiopian highlands(simian mountain)
Tinish eqa ke gender tetabqa
ear
Why did the Muslims leave Mecca?
To escape persecution and practice Islam freely.
What was the ancient kingdom associated with northern Ethiopia called?
The Kingdom of Aksum.
If someone moves to another country, do they have to give up their culture to fit in?
No. They can keep their culture while learning about a new one.
What is the name of the ancient Ethiopian book that tells the story of the Queen of Sheba and king solomon?
Kebra negast
Abay maderia yelwm _____
gende yezo yezoral
which sahaba did recite verses from surah to the king
Ja’far ibn talib
What does Ethiopia's role in the Hijra show about its history?
It has a history of welcoming and protecting people seeking safety.
Can a person belong to two cultures at the same time?
Yes
yetgnaw ngus new cristnan wede ethiopia yametaw or yetetmeqew?
ngus ezana
Beqolo yeshleqeqal ketbale mare men yedregal
yekoretal
What did the sahabiy recite to the king?
Verses from Surah Maryam.
Why is the first Hijra an important event in Islamic history?
It was an early example of Muslims finding safety and religious freedom under a Christian ruler.
What would happen to a culture if the next generation stopped learning its traditions?
Some traditions could be lost over time.
How long is the Nile river
4750k.m
Which Ethiopian city was the center of the acient zagwe dynasty?
Lalibela