The People
This Ethiopian long-distance runner became the first person to win the Olympic Marathon twice, in 1960 and 1964
Who is Abebe Bikila
On average this many generations live under one roof
What is three or more
What is the common term for a community or neighborhood
What is a Sefer
Women wear this traditional dress
What is the kemis
This traditional second-day wedding celebration in Eritrean culture features the bride and groom wearing vibrant, traditional Habesha kemis and suits while receiving guests, gifts, and dancing.
What is the Melse?
Where in Ethiopia did coffee originate
What is the Kaffa/Jimma region
Ethiopia's current prime minister is named this
Who is Abiy Ahmed
This strategically vital body of water forms Eritrea's entire eastern coastline, connecting the Red Sea's southern gateway to global trade routes.
What is the Red Sea?
A traditional Ethiopian table/basket used to serve food and also as a dance prop
What is a mesob
This traditional Eritrean and Ethiopian honey wine—often served in a round, bulbous glass vessel known as a berele—is brewed using fermented honey, water, and gesho leaves for weddings and major family celebrations.
What is Tej?
How many languages are spoken in Ethiopia
What is more than 80
This dynasty lasted until 1974
What is the Solomonic dynasty
Making up about half of the population, this largest ethnic group in Eritrea primarily inhabits the country's central highlands and speaks a Semitic language of the same name.
Who are the Tigrinyas?
The tradition of feeding someone food by hand
What is gursha
This is the most popular sport in Ethiopia
What is track and field
Marking its territory with a unique annual cycling race called the Tour of Eritrea, this capital city sits high on a plateau and is famous for its distinct Italian art deco architecture.
What is Asmara?
What is the name of the month that comes before Meskerem in the Ethiopian calendar year
What is Pagume
What are the three rounds of coffee in a traditional ceremony called.
What is Abol, Tona, and Baraka
On average how many ingredients are used to make berbere
What is 10-20
What Ethiopian writing system is used to write in Amharic and several other languages
What is the Ge'ez script/fidel