Food
This slow-cooked stew, often served at holidays, is known for its rich berbere flavor and boiled eggs.
What is Doro Wut
What is the name of the capital city of Ethiopia?
What is Addis Ababa
This Ethiopian-Canadian artist is one of the most-streamed musicians in the world, known for hits like “Blinding Lights.”
Who is the Weeknd? (Abel Tesfaye)
This ancient African empire is often cited as one of the earliest civilizations in the Horn of Africa.
What is Aksum
This common word in both Amharic and Tigrinya is used as a greeting, similar to saying “hello” in English
What is "Selam"
This thick, hearty stew made primarily from ground chickpeas or lentils is a common vegetarian dish.
What is Shiro
What is the name of the capital city of Eritrea?
What is Asmera
This Eritrean-American rapper is known for blending East African influences into his music and lyrics
Who is Nipsey Hussle
This 1993 event formally recognized Eritrea as an independent nation after a UN-supervised referendum
What is Eritrean Independence
A two-word phrase most commonly said to silence a disruptive person. Your parents most definitely exhausted this one on you.
Amharic: What is zim bel/bey
Tigrinya: What is suq/seq bel
What is the type of flour and the key component of injera?
What is Teff (flour)
The next city location of ESFNA
What is Minneapolis
This Ethiopian-American chef helped popularize Ethiopian cuisine in the U.S. and has appeared on food-focused media
Who is Marcus Samuelsson
According to Ethiopian tradition, this queen is associated with the origins of the Solomonic dynasty
Who is the Queen of Sheba
What is the word for feeding another individual that is often seen as a form of endearment?
What is "gursha" (Amharic) or "kulaso" (Tigrinya)
Tire siga, or "raw meat," is often consumed in Ethiopia on holidays or special occasions. Which part of the cow does the cut come from?
What is the leg
What is the US city with the largest Ethiopian and Eritrean population?
What is DC
(DMV also accepted)
This former Ethiopian emperor is often associated with Pan-Africanism and the founding of the Organization of African Unity
Who is Haile Silassie
This rock-hewn church city became a major pilgrimage site after being established in the 12th century.
What is Lalibella
What is a phrase commonly said by people who don't speak much Amharic/Tigrinya when asked if they can?
What is "tinish tinish" (Amharic) or "qurub qurub" (Tigrinya)
What is the name of the dish that is a traditional, thick porridge made from barley or wheat flour cooked with water, salt, often shaped into a volcano with a well for spiced clarified butter and Berbere sauce, sometimes eaten with yogurt and by hand. Known as food given especially for new mothers,
Amharic: What is Genfo
Tigrinya: What is Ga'at
This historic city in northern Ethiopia is known for its royal castles and was once the capital of the Ethiopian Empire.
What is Gondar
This Ethiopian marathon runner won Olympic gold while running barefoot in 1960
Who is Abebe Bikila
This 1896 battle preserved Ethiopia’s sovereignty and made it a symbol of African resistance to colonialism
What is (the battle of) Adwa
What is "Besmam"