Geography
The capital of Ethiopia
Addis Ababa
This Ethiopian Canadian singer is one of the most streamed artists in the world.
Abel Tesfaye "The Weeknd"
This flatbread is a staple in both Ethiopian and Eritrean cuisine.
Injera
The current prime minister of Ethiopia
Abiy Ahmed
“Selam” in both Amharic and Tigrinya means this
Hello/Hi/Peace
The capital of Eritrea
Asmara
This Eritrean Swedish footballer who just signed for Liverpool F.C. in the English Premier League.
Alexander Isak
This coffee ceremony is an important cultural ritual in both countries.
Buna
The current president of Eritrea
Isaias Afewerki
This is how you say “thank you” in Amharic
Ameseginalehu
The largest lake in Ethiopia and source of the Blue Nile.
Lake Tana
This Eritrean American rapper and activist was a community icon in Los Angeles.
Nipsey Hussle
This traditional Ethiopian dance involves rhythmic shoulder movements
Eskista
The year Eritrea gained independence
1991
the Tigrinya phrase “Ruhus AwdeAmet”
"happy holiday"
The highest mountain in Ethiopia and is part of the Simien Mountains.
Ras Dashen
This Eritrean-born cyclist competed in the Tour de France.
Biniam Girmay
This famous Ethiopian singer is considered one of the most influential contemporary musicians.
Teddy Afro
This Ethiopian emperor is considered a idealistic figure in the Rastafarian movement.
Halie Selassie
The alphabetic script used in Ethiopia and Eritrea
Ge'ez
This Eritrean port city was once the main Red Sea base for the Italians.
Massawa
The first Ethiopian athlete to win an Olympic gold medal
Abebe Bikila
86 and 9
This ancient kingdom, centered in present-day Ethiopia and Eritrea, was one of the great civilizations of the world
Kingdom of Aksum
This Afro-Asiatic language is spoken in Djibouti, Eritrea, and Ethiopia.
Afar/Saho