HISTORY
Eritrea officially became independent in this year
What is 1993?
This sour, spongy flatbread doubles as a plate and utensil
what is injera
These three colors appear on Ethiopia’s flag and many others across Africa
What are green, yellow, and red?
The two largest religions in Ethiopia
What is Christianity and Islam
This European country colonized Eritrea, leaving behind architecture and espresso culture
What is Italy?
Forks aren’t needed when meals are eaten using this instead.
What is your hands?
(or: What is injera?
Eritrea’s flag features an olive wreath representing this idea
What is peace?
The largest Christian denomination in Ethiopia & Eritrea.
What is the Eritrean/Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church?
This late-1990s conflict involved trenches, borders, and thousands of lives
What is the Ethiopia–Eritrea War?
This spice blend gives Ethiopian and Eritrean food its signature kick
what is mitmita or berbere
Ancient script still used in Ethiopia/Eritrea today
What is Ge'ez
Eritrean Orthodox, Catholic, and Lutheran Christians often celebrate Christmas on this date (according to the Julian calendar).
What is January 7th
This 2000 peace agreement attempted to formally end the border war
What is the Algiers Agreement
The traditional festival celebrating Tigrayan women and girls
What is Ashenda
The most widely spoken language in Eritrea.
What is Tigrinya
The ancient religious scholar and musician credited with creating Ethiopia’s/Eritrea's church music
Who is Saint Yared
Ethiopian emperor from 1930–1974, linked to Rastafarianism
Who is Haile Selassie
Traditional Ethiopian string instrument
What is Krar
Ethiopia belongs to this language family region, which also includes Somali and Arabic
What is the Afro-Asiatic language family
The Jewish community that once lived in Eritrea/Ethiopia was part of this wider group
Who are Beta Israel?