Geography
What is the capital of Tigray?
Mekelle
What ancient kingdom was based in Axum?
Kingdom of Aksum
What is the main language spoken in Tigray?
Tigrinya
What is the name of the spongy, sour flatbread that is a staple of Ethiopian cuisine?
Injera
What are the two colors on the Tigray flag?
Name one neighboring region of Tigray.
Afar or Amhara
What is Axum famous for?
Its ancient obelisks
What does 'Hade' mean?
One
What is the name of the traditional drink served to guests in small cups during a coffee ceremony?
Buna
What is the name of the traditional Tigrayan hairstyle often worn for celebrations?
Albaso
What is the famous mountain range in Tigray?
Gheralta Mountains
Who was a famous emperor from Tigray?
Yohannes IV
How do you say thank you in Tigrinya?
Yekenyeley
What is the name of the famous Tigrayan dish made with barley dough?
Tihlo
What is the name of the traditional celebration honoring young girls and women in Tigray?
Ashenda
What is the name of the historic town famous for its ancient obelisks?
Axum
What sea helped the Kingdom of Aksum become an important trading power?
The Red Sea
How do you say mother in Tigrinya?
Emay
What is the name of the traditional fermented drink commonly served in Tigrayan cuisine?
Sewa
What is the name of the traditional white cotton garment commonly worn by Tigrayan women during celebrations?
Zuria/Tilfi
Tigray has the oldest mosque in African, what is it called?
Al Nejashi Mosque
What was one major reason the ancient Kingdom of Aksum became powerful?
Trade
What writing system is used to write Tigrinya?
Ge'ez script
What is the traditional Tigrayan dish made with shredded flatbread, yogurt, and spices?
Ga'at
What is one traditional instrument used in Tigrayan music?
Krar, Masinko, Washint, or Kebero