Ethiopians who Put their Stamp on the World Map
Born in Addis Ababa, this Ethiopian supermodel became a WHO Goodwill Ambassador for maternal health and launched a fashion line to support traditional weavers.
Liya Kebede
It means to wander aimlessly, much like your brain during a long SAT reading passage.
Meander
This theorem states that in a right triangle, the square of the hypotenuse equals the sum of the squares of the other two sides. No, it wasn't named after a dinosaur.
Pythagorean Theorem
This Parisian rat dreams of becoming a great chef and stars in a Pixar film named after a French vegetable stew.
Ratatouille
In Eritrea, it's the name of a Cushitic ethnic group and language; in Amharic, it's also the word for this light-sensitive part of the eye.
Blen
This long-distance runner, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, was named one of TIME’s 100 most influential people in 2008.
Haile Gebreselassie
This word means to "copy or imitate," especially when preparing for the SAT using past tests.
Mimic
This type of number can’t be written as a fraction and includes famous troublemakers like π and √2.
Irrational number
This optimistic rabbit becomes the first of her kind to join the Zootopia Police Department.
Judy Hopps
Named after my grandfather, my name is often given to symbolize a ray of hope after a gloomy season or power outage
Aberra
This Ethiopian agronomist won the 2009 World Food Prize for developing drought-tolerant sorghum that helps millions in sub-Saharan Africa fight hunger.
Dr. Gabisa Ejeta
This 8-letter word means "a large and impressive house," and might be your goal after acing the SAT.
Mansion
When two lines in a plane never meet and have the same slope, they’re described by this term—not just how your SAT prep and social life interact.
Parallel lines
This rusty tow truck with a big heart is Lightning McQueen’s best friend in the Cars franchise.
Mater
I embody "miracle" or "wonder," carrying a strong and positive meaning, often associated with something extraordinary or divine.
Tamrat
In 1974, this Ethiopian emperor, who ruled for over four decades, was featured on TIME as his reign came to an end.
Haile Selassie
This word means "very small or tiny"—like the margin of error you want on a perfect score.
Miniscule
A circle's cool cousin, this set of all points equidistant from two fixed points is called what? It sounds fancy, but it’s really just a stretched-out circle
Hyperbola
This confident and sassy hippo is one of the main characters who escapes the New York Zoo to explore the wild in Madagascar.
Gloria
My name originates from the biblical name Micah or Micaiah.
Mikiyas
Double JEOPARDY
Renowned Ethiopian photographer and artist, celebrated for her Afrofuturist works. She is the founder of the Addis Foto Fest and is known for her surreal, vividly colored portraits that explore identity, history, and African womanhood.
Aida Muluneh
This word means "to change or improve something," like editing your essay before submitting it.
Modify
This type of graph shows the relationship between two variables by plotting points on a coordinate plane.
Scatter Plot
Double Jeopardy
This warthog and his meerkat friend live by the motto "Hakuna Matata" and help Simba during his exile.
Pumbaa and Timon
This biblical village, whose name may mean "house of affliction" or "house of figs," was home to Mary, Martha, and Lazarus—and a frequent stop for Jesus.
Bethany