History
What is the capital city of Ethiopia?
Addis Ababa
What is the Ethiopian spice blend commonly used in stews called?
Berbere
What is the name of the traditional Ethiopian shoulder dance?
Eskista
What is the capital of the Amhara regional state?
Bahir Dar
What is Ethiopia's national currency?
Ethiopian birr
What are the three colors of the Ethiopian flag?
Green, yellow, red, and blue
What is the traditional Ethiopian honey wine, often served during celebrations and special occasions, called?
Which Ethiopian-American singer was born in Toronto to Ethiopian parents?
The Weeknd
What is the largest lake in Ethiopia?
Lake Tana
What is the name of the traditional Ethiopian communal meal-sharing gesture in which one person feeds another by hand?
Gursha
Who was the Ethiopian emperor during the Battle of Adwa?
Emperor Menelik II
What is traditionally used to make injera?
Teff
What is the real name of the singer known as Teddy Afro?
Tewodros Kassahun
Which river, originating at Lake Tana, is a major tributary of the Nile?
Blue Nile (Abay)
What Ethiopian town is famous for its rock-hewn churches and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
Lalibela
What ancient Ethiopian kingdom was famous for its obelisks and trade?
Kingdom of Aksum/Axum
What is the name of the Ethiopian dish consisting of raw beef mixed with spiced butter and chili powder?
Kitfo
What traditional Ethiopian string instrument has one string and is played with a bow?
Masenqo
What 6 countries surround Ethiopia?
Eritrea, Djibouti, Somalia, Kenya, South Sudan, Sudan
What is the name of the calendar used in Ethiopia?
Ge'ez calendar
In what year did Ethiopia defeat Italy at the Battle of Adwa?
1896
What is the name of the traditional Ethiopian flatbread made using barley or wheat rather than teff?
Kita
What is the name of the traditional Ethiopian instrument commonly used to accompany singers and storytellers
Krar
What is the name of the famous Ethiopian mountain range known for its high elevations and beautiful landscapes?
Which Ethiopian athlete won the men's marathon at the 1960 Rome Olympics barefoot?
Abebe Bikila