CULTURE
This is a traditional Amhara dance using the shoulders.
Eskista
Who was the last emperor of Ethiopia?
Haile Selassie
What is coffee called in Amharic?
Bunna
This famous Portland, Oregon rapper performed at Boston College CAB’s Mod Stock in 2023.
Amine
This was the year the Boston College chapter of EESA was founded?
2021
This is a traditional Habesha blanket.
Gabi
This is the name of the oldest known human ancestor found in the world?
Lucy
This is a device that makes traditional Ethiopian/Eritrean Coffee.
Jebena
Who in EESA is aboard?
Eliana
Why is Ethiopia 7 years behind?
They use the Ge’ez calendar instead of the Gregorian calendar
This metropolitan area has the highest concentration of habesha immigrants in the country.
DMV(Silver Spring)
When is Ethiopia’s victory day OR what is it called?
March 1st, 1896/Adwa
This is the name of Injera in Eritrea.
Injera
This is a famous, female Eritrean rapper who blew up for her single “I Like” and famously dated DDG.
Rubi Rose
What body of water borders Eritrea?
The Red Sea
How many tribes are there in Eritrea?
9
What year did Eritrea gain independence?
May 24, 1993
This is an orange/red spice that is used in the raw beef dish kitfo.
Mitmita
Born in Los Angeles, son of an Eritrean father and African American mother, this is a famous rapper who has collaborated with big names like Snoop Dogg.
Nipsey Hussle
What is the largest country in East Africa?
Tanzania
This is one of the most common languages in Eritrea.
Arabic, Tigrinya & English
What country used to be a part of Ethiopia before July 1st, 1960?
Somalia
During the fasting period(tsom) habeshas cannot eat these foods.
Meat and Dairy
What is the name of the world-renowned Ethiopian-based chef who heads a restaurant in Harlem, New York?
Marcus Samuelsson
What is the name of the Ge’ez calendar’s 13th month?
Pagume