CULTURE
This traditional Ethiopian and Eritrean flatbread is made from teff flour and has a spongy texture.
What is injera?
Musical drum, commonly used in church services and Tigrinya beats.
What is the kebero?
This is the name of the ancient Ethiopian kingdom famous for its monumental obelisks.
What is Axum/Kingdom of Aksum?
What is Addis Ababa and Asmara?
Spicy red pepper-based seasoning commonly used in Ethiopian and Eritrean cooking
What is a jebena?
This traditional Ethiopian instrument, similar to a flute, is made from bamboo and often used in folk music.
What is the washint?
Ethiopian emperor that led Ethiopians to victory at the Battle of Adwa
Who is Emperor Minelik II?
Ethiopia is one of only a few countries in the world that has never been colonized. This European country attempted to colonize it and was defeated at Adwa.
What is Italy?
This important Islamic holiday marking the end of Ramadan is celebrated by Ethiopian and Eritrean Muslim communities and is called "Zuria" in local languages.
What is Eid al-Fitr (or Zuria)?
This ancient liturgical language, no longer spoken as a mother tongue, is still used in Ethiopian Orthodox Church services and gave its name to the script.
What is Ge'ez?
This traditional stringed instrument, often used in both Ethiopian and Eritrean music, is known for its harp-like sound.
What is the krar?
Year Eritrea gained independence from Ethiopia
What is 1993?
This Ethiopian city is famous for its rock-hewn churches
What is Lalibela?
The name of the alphabet at the base of Amharic/Tigrinya writing.
What is fidel?
This traditional practice in Ethiopian and Eritrean Orthodox Christianity involves fasting for this many days before Easter.
What is 55 days?
He is one of the most famous Ethiopian singers, often called the "King of Tizita," known for emotional ballads.
Who is Tilahun Gessesse?
This ancient Ethiopian queen, mentioned in religious texts, is said to have visited King Solomon and founded the Solomonic dynasty.
Who is the Queen of Sheba (Makeda)?
This body of water borders Eritrea to the east
What is the Red Sea?
This Ethiopian New Year celebration, called Enkutatash, occurs in this month according to the Ethiopian calendar.
What is Meskerem (September in the Gregorian calendar)?
This is the name of the colorful woven patterns bordering traditional Ethiopian/Eritrean clothing (kemis/zuria)
What is thilf/thilet?
This legendary Eritrean singer, known as "The King of Tigrinya Music," was famous for songs like "Wegahta" and is considered one of Eritrea's greatest artists.
Who is Abraham Afeworki?
This port city in Eritrea was the main battleground during the Eritrean War of Independence and means "pearl" in Arabic.
What is Massawa?
This Ethiopian lake, the largest in the country, is the source of the Blue Nile and is considered sacred by many Ethiopians.
What is Lake Tana?
Famous runner who won 2 Olympic gold medals for Ethiopia; now owns popular resort chain
Who is Haile Gebrselassie?