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.
Ge'ez
100
What Olympic sport are Habeshas known for WINNING the most in?
Track, Cross Country, Running, EVERYTHING LOL
100
A "flat bread" made out of a grain called teff that is used to eat weht with ?
Injera
100
There are over 80 of these in Ethiopia
Languages
100
Since its independence, how many presidents have served for Eritrea?
Only one, Isais Afewerki
200
When did Eritrea gain its independence?
1991
200
Who is the last Emperor of Ethiopia?
Emperor Haile Selassie
200
This beverage is also known as Honey Wine; you usually see people drink this in a group setting,weddings, celebrations, after dinner
Tejj/Daadhi/Mes
200
How many times do you kiss them on the cheek when greeting them?
Three times!!
200
What two language is commonly spoken in Ethiopia and Eritrea?
Amharic and Tigrinya
300
Who is the famous Ethiopian Olympic runner ran barefoot in 1960?
Abebe Bikila
300
Who is the infamous Ethiopian Olympic gold medal long distance track and field runner, who stands at 5'5?
Who is Haile Ghebrselassie!
300
Which hand is the "wrong hand" to eat your injera with?
The left hand.
300
What do you call the second day of an Habesha wedding?
Melse/Melsi
300
This language is taught in secondary schools?
English
400
East Africa is known for being the cradle of humanity, what is the name of the world's oldest fossil to be discovered? (Hambasha points if you know her Habesha name as well!!!)
Lucy also known as Dinkinesh
400
Haile Selassie visited Jamaica in 1966 which was legendary. A term coined from the event was "Rastafari". What was this day called?
Grounation Day (April 21)
400
What famous Habesha dish combines both the mother chicken and her baby?
DORO WEHT/ DOROH TSEBHE
400
Oromo, Tigray, Amhara, Afar, Gamo, Surma, Gurage, Kunama, Mursi, Welayta, Hamar, etc.
Ethnic Groups/Tribes in Ethiopia & Eritrea
400
What animal is on the emblem of Eritrea?
Camel
500
The capital city of Eritrea is Asmara. What does Asmara mean in Tigrinya?
"Made them United"
500
What is the name of the well-known author, filmmaker who made the film Sankofa, and esteemed professor at Howard University?
Haile Gerima
500
Name at least 2 specific ingredients for making siwa or mes.
What is dried onions, dried garlic, dried red hot peppers, ground ginger, and salt.
500
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.
Kebero/Drums
500
Which Habesha Orthodox Holiday is the "burning of the cross" (Hint:IT JUST PASSED)