Ethiopian Traditions
This celebration following the wedding is designed to introduce the newly married couple’s families and extended family members.
What is kelekel
Despite being privileged as the prince of Egypt, he became a fugitive in the desert and later delivered his people from famine through divine wisdom.
Who is Joseph (son of Jacob)
This legendary king is said to have founded the Solomonic dynasty in Ethiopia, claiming descent from King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba.
Who is King Menelik I
This educational professional is responsible for guiding students through lessons, evaluating their work, and maintaining order in the classroom from morning bell to dismissal.
Who is a teacher
This metal is the only one that is liquid at room temperature, often found in old thermometers.
What is mercury
This national exam tests students in Math, English, Science, Social Studies, and Amharic.
What is Ministry
Know for his extreme zeal, he initially persecuted the followers of Jesus but later became one of the most influential apostles, writing many letters to early churches.
Who is Paul
Known as the "Lion of Judah" this Ethiopian emperor ruled from 1930 to 1974 and became a symbol of African resistance to colonialism.
Who is Haile Selassie I
Often the first person you meet in a medical office, monitors vital signs, assists with exams, and helps ensure patients get the care they need.
Who is a nurse
Though often associated with raw fish, this Japanese dish actually refers to vinegared rice that can be paired with seafood, vegetables, or even egg.
What is sushi
During the spring celebration marking the end of the rainy season, Ethiopians give __________ as gifts to symbolize renewal and joy.
What is Adey Abeba
A young Israelite taken to Babylon, transcribed this kings dreams and was later promoted to a high position because of his wisdom and insight.
Who is King Nebuchadnezzar
During the 17th century, this Ethiopian city became a center of art and theology, producing a distinctive style of church murals, especially in Debre Berlin Selassie, that blended local tradition with influences from Jesuit missionaries.
What is Gondar
Before a single brick is laid, this licensed specialist created detailed plans, models, and drawings to shape the look and function of homes, offices, and skyscrapers.
Who is an architect
Known for its dazzling rings, this gas giant is so light for its size that if you could place it in a massive enough ocean, it would actually float.
What is Saturn
This pre-wedding event, usually held the night before the marriage, involves the groom’s family and groomsmen bringing gifts to the bride’s home. The best man theatrically presents each item, while the bride’s family and bridesmaids humorously belittle the gifts, sometimes even taking items to create playful mischief, before giving their final blessing.
What is Tilosh
This humble craftsman was visited by a divine messenger in a dream and instructed responsibility for a child conceived under extraordinary circumstances, thereby safeguarding the child’s life and ensuring the fulfillment of ancient prophecies.
Who is Joseph (son of David)
The ancient kingdom in northern Ethiopia and Eritrea, known for its monumental stelae and the adoption of Christianity in the 4th century, is considered one of Africa's earliest Christian states.
What is Aksum
Using specialized knowledge of human behavior, this expert conducts research, analyzes data, and applies theories to help understand how people think, learn, and interact.
Who is a psychologist
With more native speakers than any other, this is the world's second most spoken language.
What is Mandarin Chinese
This historic event, shaped by disputes over the differing two versions of the Treaty of Wuchale, culminated in a 1896 clash where a multiethnic Ethiopian army halted a foreigners empire’s attempt to impose a protectorate, an outcome that stunned the Great Powers and reshaped colonial assumptions.
What is the Battle of Adwa?
Refused to show obeisance to a high-ranking official who sought to elevate himself at the expense of others. Through careful counsel and the clever use of the empire’s legal decrees, he helped avert the annihilation of his people and later gained unprecedented influence within the royal administration.
Who is Mordecai
This document signed in 1896 after the Battle of Adwa, forced Italy to recognize Ethiopia's independence and marked a rare victory of an African nation over a European colonial power during the Scramble for Africa.
The Treaty of Addis Ababa
This physician must precisely calculate and administer medications that render patients insensible to pain, continuously adjusting airway support, vital parameters, and drug levels throughout surgery to maintain a state of controlled, reversible unconsciousness.
Who is an anesthesiologist
Added in 1719 to address concerns about federal overreach, this collection of the first ten amendments guarantees protections ranging from free expression to due process, shaping the core civil liberties Americans rely on today.
What is the Bill of Rights