Ethiopian History
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
In which book are apocalyptic visions recorded featuring multi-headed beasts, symbolic numbers, and letters addressed to seven churches?
What is the Book of Revelation
In this Ethiopian dish, this prized part of the chicken is usually and traditionally reserved for the father/head of the household.
What is feresegna
This metal is the only one that is liquid at room temperature, often found in old thermometers.
What is mercury
Who is easy to pick on
Who is Haney
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
In which book is the vision of the valley of dry bones found?
What is the Book of Ezekiel
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
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
Always first in line to eat
Who is Dera
During the 17th century, this Ethiopian city became a center of art and theology, producing a distinctive style of church murals, especially in Debre Berhan Selassie, that blended local tradition with influences from Jesuit missionaries.
What is Gondar
In this book, a lone prophet confronts rival prophets atop a mountain, proposing a test involving rival sacrifices to an event that decisively discredits the worship of an idol.
What is the Book of 1st Kings
In which mountain range would you find the world’s highest plateau, often called the “Roof of the World”?
What is the Himalayas
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
Always laughing in serious situations
Who is Titi
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.
What is The Treaty of Addis Ababa
Where in the Bible does a prophet symbolically marry an unfaithful spouse as a living metaphor for Israel’s relationship with God?
What is the Book of Hosea
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
With more native speakers than any other, this is the world's second most spoken language.
What is Mandarin Chinese
Who in here has the most contacts
Eco
This is the year the famous Australopithecus afarensis fossil known as “Lucy” was discovered in Ethiopia.
What is 1974
In this book, the suffering of Jerusalem is personified as a grieving woman who sits alone, weeping over her loss and abandonment in the aftermath of the city’s destruction.
What is the Book of Lamentations
This country spans eleven time zones.
What is Russia
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
Who accidentally came out as gay
Who is Yeab