This five to six string instrument is the smaller version of the Begena.
What is a Kirar?
100
Ingredients are flour, berbere or Mitmita (ground pepper), salt, water, and kibe (Ethiopian butter).
What are ingredients to make Genfo?
100
There are over 80 of these in Ethiopia.
How many languages are there in Ethiopia?
100
Although at first the red berries were eaten instead of used to make an energizing beverage, this bean has grown in popularity throughout the world with its origins being in Ethiopia.
What is Coffee? (Bun/Buna)
100
Abyssinia.
What was Ethiopia's name before it was changed?
200
This popular Ethiopian artist was born in 1959 in Gondar, Ethiopia. She was raised in the capital city of Addis Ababa and went on to become one of the most popular artists in the country. Her hits include Tizita, Munaye Munaye, and Enane Enji, among many others.
Who is Aster Aweke?
200
A grain used in making a popular Ethiopian flat bread, also known as Injera.
What is Teff?
200
Derived from tree sap, or gum resin, this form of incense is valued for its fragrance. It is used in traditional coffee ceremonies, religious ceremonies, and also just to enjoy the scent.
What is Frankincense, Myrrh, or Itan?
200
Semitic language that originated in Eritrea and the northern region of Ethiopia. It later became the official language of the Kingdom of Aksum and Ethiopian imperial court.
What is Ge'ez?
200
Oromo, Tigray, Amhara, Afar, Gamo, Surma, Gurage, Kunama, Mursi, Welayta, Hamar, etc.
What are tribes/ethnic groups of Ethiopia?
300
This instrument helps keep the beat and comes in many different sizes ranging from small to large. The smaller versions can be used in dance routines, such as Tigrinya dance, and the larger versions can be used for religious performances as well as cultural dances.
What is the Kebero?
300
This hand woven 'table' is used to serve food for special occasions. It is decorated with vibrant colors and comes with a lid to keep food covered until ready to serve.
What is a Mesob?
300
Ethiopia has "Thirteen months of Sunshine" because it follows this calendar.
What is the Gregorian Calendar?
300
Discovered in 1974 at Hadar in the Awash Valley of Ethiopia's Afar Depression, this ancient skeletal find is estimated to have lived 3.2 million years ago and is believed to be the oldest human skeleton found to date.
Who is Lucy?
300
Eritrea, Sudan, Kenya, Somalia and Djibouti.
What countries border Ethiopia?
400
Abel Tesfaye, born February 16, 1990, is a popular modern day musician with Ethiopian heritage. He is better known as his stage name...
Who is The Weeknd?
400
This honey wine is popular for weddings and special occasions, although it can also be enjoyed regularly as well.
What is Tej/Daadhi/Mes?
400
This ethnic group is made up of the Suri, Mursi and Me'en groups that inhabit the southwestern part of the country. Piercing and lip plates are a strong part of the culture. These large plates resemble modern day 'gauges'.
Who are the Surma people?
400
October 3rd, 1935.
When did Italy invade Ethiopia?
400
Male: approx. 58 y/o.
Female: approx. 63 y/o.
What is the life expectancy in Ethiopia?
500
One of Ethiopia’s greatest innovations, Ethiopian Jazz, termed ‘Ethio-Jazz’, is a unique fusion of traditional Ethiopian music, with jazz, Afro-funk, soul and Latin rhythms. It got it's start in this European country before making its mark in Ethiopia through the revered father of Ethio-Jazz Mulatu Astatke.
What is London, England?
500
This is done as an act of love or friendship to give someone a taste of food that is being served.
What is a Gursha?
500
Tafari Makonnen Woldemikael is the birth name of this Ethiopian Emperor.
Who is Emperor Haile Selassie?
500
Dereje Melaku Mengesha is the composer of this national song.
What is the Ethiopian National Anthem?
500
There are 47, but 53 including the islands.
How many countries, including Islands, are there in Africa?