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100

How do you say "how old are you" in Amharic?

Sint amet eh/esh new?

100

What is Ethiopia’s national dish?

doro wot 

100

What is "Three" in Amharic?

sost

100

What is the name of the Ethiopian New Year?

enkutatash 

200

How do you say good morning in Amharic?

Dena aderk/ Dena adersh ? 

200

What is "Kitfo" made from?

raw beef
200

In Ethiopia’s clock, what time is 12 PM in America?

6pm

200

What is the ancient Christian city with churches carved into rock?

lalibela 


300

translate "i dont understand"

Algebagnim


300

What do Ethiopians traditionally drink before meals?

tella or tej

300

What is "Fifty" in Amharic

hamsa

300

Which Ethiopian queen visited King Solomon?

Queen Sheba

400

What does "Ewedishalehu" mean?

i love you 

400

 Name a type of fasting bread in Ethiopia.

Himbasha 

400

How many months are in the Ethiopian calendar?

13


400

What traditional garment is worn by Ethiopians?

Habesha kemis

500

Translate: "Can you help me?" 

erdaen/ergin 

500

What is the name of the spicy powder used in many Ethiopian dishes?

berbere

500

What year is it currently in Ethiopia?

2017 EC

500

What is the ancient Ethiopian script called?

Ge'ez