Eritrean history
During what time period was the Eritrean War of Independence fought?
1961 to 1991
This Eritrean runner is the only athlete from Eritrea to hold a world record, achieving it in the half marathon in 2010.
who is Zersenay Tadese?
This port city is the main gateway for trade in Eritrea and is located on the Red Sea.
What is Massawa?
This Eritrean artist incorporates traditional krar sounds with modern Kunama beats, making their music internationally recognized name starts with
Who is Dehab Faytinga
What country lies to the west and north of Eritrea?
Sudan
Which of the following Ethiopian emperors was overthrown over the course of the Eritrean War of Independence?
Mengistu Haile Mariam
This Eritrean cyclist won the mountains classification at the 2015 Tour de France, making him the first African rider to wear the polka dot jersey.
Who is Daniel Teklehaimanot?
Eritrea shares borders with three countries: Ethiopia, Sudan, and this country to the southeast.
What is Djibouti?
This Eritrean artist, known for his blend of traditional and modern sounds, is famous for songs like “FEWIS LIBI”
Who’s Wedi Tikabo?
Eritrea is approximately the same size as Pennsylvania. True or False
False
Eritrea is 121,320 sq, km. Pennsylvania is slightly larger.
The Eritrean Liberation Front (ELF) received support from which of the following countries during the first phase was of the Eritrean War of Independence?
Cuba
Eritrea is known for excelling in these two sports on the international stage.
What are cycling and long-distance running?
The Danakil Depression, one of the hottest places on Earth, is shared by Eritrea and this neighboring country.
What is Ethiopia?
This Eritrean singer, known for her powerful voice and songs like “senbet mshet,” is one of the most popular and influential figures in the Eritrean music scene
Who is Elsa Kidane?
The Hanish Islands conflict that took place in 1995 involved a dispute over the archipelago of Hanish Islands. The conflict saw a war between Eritrea and which Middle Eastern country?
Yemen
Following the opening of the Suez Canal in 1869, Eritrea became strategically important because of its coastal position on the Red Sea. Which European country invaded and occupied Eritrea in 1890, and stayed until the country was re-occupied by the British in 1941?
Italy
Eritrea’s national football team, nicknamed the “Red Sea Camels,” achieved their best performance in an international tournament during which regional competition?
What is the CECAFA Cup (Council for East and Central Africa Football Associations)?
This Eritrean city, known as the “City of Hills,” is famous for its Italian colonial architecture and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2017.
What is Asmara?
often called the “King of Eritrean Music” and has a strong following in the Horn of Africa. singer is known for his popular hit songs like “Mistir Fikir.”
Who is Abraham Afewerki?
This Eritrean port city on the Red Sea is one of the oldest continuously inhabited places in Africa and was a key trading hub in antiquity
Answer: What is Adulis?
Since Roman times, this group of islands off the coast of Eritrea have been famous for their pearl producing oyster beds. Only four of them are inhabited year round, with several others having temporary residents depending on the time of year. Which group of around 126 islands am I describing?
DAHLAK
This Eritrean runner, who specializes in the marathon, became the first Eritrean woman to compete in the Olympics in 2000.
Who is Nebiat Habtemariam?
Eritrea’s highest point, at 3,018 meters (9,902 feet), is located in this mountain range.
What is the Emba Soira mountain range?
This Eritrean artist, known for his distinctive voice, became a cultural icon with his hit song “Sheyati Adu.”
Who is Yemane Baria?
Eritrea is uniquely located on the meeting point of three tectonic plates - African, Arabian, and Somali. What is the name given to this geological depression?
Afar Triangle