History
What is abyssina
The two largest religions in Ethiopia.
What is Christianity and Islam
Traditional white cotton dress worn by women.
What is Habesha Kemis
Ethiopia’s/Eritrea's most famous traditional dance, known for its shoulder movements.
What is Eskista
The official working language of Ethiopia.
What is Amharic
Eritrea fought for independence from what country?
What is Ethiopia
The largest Christian denomination in Ethiopia & Eritrea.
What is the Eritrean/Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church?
The scarf/shawl often worn with traditional clothes.
What is netela
Ethiopia is famous for this ceremony that involves roasting, grinding, and brewing in front of guests.
What is coffee ceremony
The most widely spoken language in Eritrea.
What is Tigrinya
When was the battle of Adwa
What is March 1st, 1896
Eritrean Orthodox, Catholic, and Lutheran Christians often celebrate Christmas on this date (according to the Julian calendar).
What is January 7th
The intricate designs embroidered on the borders of traditional clothes are called this.
What is tibeb
Traditional Ethiopian string instrument
What is Krar
Ethiopia has over this many languages spoken across the country.
What is 80
Eritrea fought this war for independence, ending in what year?
What is 1991
The ancient religious scholar and musician credited with creating Ethiopia’s/Eritrea's church music.
Who is Saint Yared
The cloth men wear, wrapped around the shoulders or waist, often white with colored borders.
What is gabi
The traditional festival celebrating Tigrayan women and girls
What is Ashenda
Ancient script still used in Ethiopia/Eritrea today.
What is Ge'ez
Ethiopian emperor from 1930–1974, linked to Rastafarianism.
Who is Haile Selassie
The Jewish community that once lived in Eritrea/Ethiopia was part of this wider group.
Who are Beta Israel?
Special clothing style worn for weddings or major celebrations, often decorated with gold thread.
What is kuta/chiffon kemis.
This annual festival, celebrated in August, is Eritrea’s largest independence celebration.
What is Festival Eritrea
Ethiopia belongs to this language family region, which also includes Somali and Arabic
What is the Afro-Asiatic language family