Coffee Culture
This clay pot is used to roast and brew coffee during a traditional coffee ceremony in both Ethiopian and Eritrean culture
What is a Jebena
This card game is played by laying the cards faced down in a circle with 4 cards in the middle faced up.
Hint: Named after a popular Habesha dish
What is Injera BeWett
This city, known for its rock-cut monolithic churches, was discovered during the Zagwe Dynasty in 1181 AD
What is Lalibela
This is every habesha's cousin
Who is The Weeknd
This large double-sided drum, often used in Ethiopian Orthodox Church hymns, is played by hitting both sides with hands
During coffee ceremonies, this commonly found snack, made from roasted grains, is served alongside the coffee
What is Kolo
This hand-clapping game is played, typically between kids, while chanting a song and clapping hands with each other
What is Ete Meta
This monument, found in Eritrea, bears the oldest known example of the ancient Geʽez script
What is Hawulti
Name 3 insults habesha parents use on their kids
What is
Balegay, Chemlaka, Ibd, Dedeb, Sidi, Sharmuta, etc.
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This shoulder dancing style, popular in Ethiopian music, is often performed in traditional celebrations
Perform this dancing style for bonus points
What is Eskista
There are three rounds of serving coffee during an Ethiopian ceremony: Abol, Tona, and this final round, considered to be a blessing to those who drink it.
What is Bereka
This game, played with 5 rocks, requires the player to throw a rock and pick another up from the ground before catching the rock. Every round, the number of rocks you pick up increases until you reach a round where you must pick up all the rocks at once
What is Kelebosh (Handaie)
Lucy, the oldest known human remains, was found in this city
Where is Hadar
Name this form of punishment, typically in Eritrean households, where the child must kneel on the floor with their hands on their head
What is T'emberka
These two stringed instruments are shared between both the Ethiopian and Eritrean cultures.
Hint: One is played by plucking the strings, and the other is played using a bow
What is the Krar and Masenqo
In traditional Eritrean coffee ceremonies, the first cup made is tested by the guest, and if the taster does not enjoy the coffee, the prepared coffee is thrown out and is remade. If the cup is enjoyed by the guest, they are given this blessing to continue.
What is Ti'um bun
This traditional Eritrean mancala-style game is played with seeds or stones in various holes. The first player to have no seeds in their row loses the game.
What is Andada
This is the most prominent volcano, found in the southern Red Sea Region of Eritrea
What is the Nabro Volcano
This cures a stomachache in habesha households
What is Ginger ale
This Oromo style of dance is where a woman moves her head and neck in fast motions, creating the illusion of her hair whipping back and forth
What is Shoa Oromo
Name at least 3 materials used in a coffee ceremony to make the coffee
What is:
rekebot, jebena, cini, mukecha (coffee grinder), incense, mekeshkesha/mitad
This strategic board game, similar to chess, was played by nobles starting in the early 16th century. It was later phased out after the Italian invasion and replaced by modern chess
What is Senterej
The ruins of this ancient city, found on the Red Sea, were integral to the Aksumite Empire's trading economy
What is Adulis
At this age, habesha parents allow their children to go on sleepovers
What is Never
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The fast-paced dancing style where the dancer moves their arms and legs forward and backward while jumping on alternate legs
Bonus: Perform this dance for bonus points
What is Gurage