Historical Figures
Cultural Traditions
Geography & Landmarks
Cuisine
Language and Phrases
100
He was the last emperor of Ethiopia, crowned in 1930.

Who is Haile Selassie?

100

This coffee ceremony is an important social tradition in both Ethiopia and Eritrea.

What is the Buna Ceremony

100

This capital city is the highest in Africa, sitting at 2,355 meters above sea level.

What is Addis Ababa?

100

This spongy flatbread is a staple food in Ethiopia and Eritrea.

What is Injera?

100

"Selam" in both Tigrinya and Amharic means this.

What is "peace" or "hello"?

200

This Eritrean leader declared independence from Ethiopia in 1993.

Who is Isaias Afwerki?

200

During weddings, it is common to see guests dance this shoulder shaking dance.

What is eskista?

200

The Eritrean capital is known for its Art Deco architecture.

What is Asmara?

200

This spicy stew made with chicken and boiled eggs is a classic dish.

What is Doro Wat?

200

"Amesegenallo" in Amharic means this polite phrase.

What is "thank you"?

300

The Queen of Sheba, an important figure in Ethiopian tradition, is also known by this name.

Who is Makeda?

300

A festival celebrated by girls and young women in northern Ethiopia and Eritrea marking the of fasting.

What is Ashenda?

300

This Ethiopian church, carved from rock, is one of the country's most famous landmarks.

What is the Church of St. George in Lalibela?

300

This traditional break dish is made from torn pieces of flatbread fried with spiced butter and berbere

What is chechebsa (also called kita firfir)?

300

In Tigrinya, "kemey aleka?" means this.

What is "how are you"?

400

The leader is remembered for the Battle of Adwa in 1896, where Ethiopia defeated Italy.

Who is Emperor Menelik II?

400

The colorful holiday celebrates the finding of the True Cross

What is Meskel?

400

This mountain, the highest in Ethiopia, is part of the Simien Mountains.

What is Ras Dashen?

400

This honey wine, one of the oldest in the world, is still enjoyed today.

What is tej?

400

Amharic uses its own unique writing system called this

What is Ge'ez script (Fidel)?

500

This woman was a prominent Ethiopian resistance fighter against Italian occupation.

Who is Empress Taytu Betul?

500

A boys' festival where they sing door-to-door and receive bread, celebrated in August,

What is Buhe?

500

This volcano, known for its active lava lake, lies in the Danakil Depression.

What is Erta Ale?
500

This thick porridge made from barley or wheat flour, often served with a well of spiced butter and berbere in the middle, is a traditional Ethiopian breakfast dish.

What is Genfo?

500

This ancient liturgical language is still used in Ethiopian and Eritrean Orthodox churches.

What is Ge'ez?

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