Cuisine
This sour flatbread is often used to scoop up various stews and dishes, and it’s a staple at any Ethiopian or Eritrean meal.
What is injera?
This South African anti-apartheid revolutionary became the country’s first Black president in 1994 and is celebrated globally for his efforts in promoting peace, reconciliation, and human rights.
Who is Nelson Mandela?
This capital city of Eritrea is famous for its well-preserved Italian colonial architecture, including many Art Deco buildings.
What is Asmara?
This traditional Ethiopian dance is known for its energetic shoulder movements and is often performed during cultural celebrations and weddings.
What is eskista?
This widely spoken language, which is the official language in many countries across North Africa and the Middle East, uses a script written from right to left and has numerous dialects, including Egyptian, Levantine, and Maghrebi.
What is Arabic?
This West African dish, made from fermented cassava dough, is often eaten with soup or stew and is a staple food in countries like Nigeria, Ghana, and Cameroon.
What is fufu?
Known as “The Voice of Ethiopia,” this Ethiopia singer has fans from all over the world, and yes, they’re probably playing his song in your local Ethiopian restaurant.
Who is Teddy Afro?
What is the name of the region in Africa located in the eastern part of the continent, south of the Red Sea, and includes Eight countries, namely Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Sudan, South Sudan and Uganda?
What is the horn of Africa?
This genre of music, originating in Nigeria, blends Afrobeat rhythms with American jazz, funk, and highlife, and has been popularized by artists like Fela Kuti and Burna Boy.
What is Afrobeats?
Which language is spoken by Eritrea and some of the tribes in Ethiopia ?
What is Tigrinya?
This combination of lentils and vegetables often served with Injera is a key part of Ethiopian and Eritrean vegetarian dishes.
What is misir wot?
This Ethiopian emperor is known for his successful resistance against Italian colonialism and his victory at the Battle of Adwa.
Who is Emperor Menelik II?
This inland sea, bordered by three countries, is the largest lake in Africa by surface area and is a crucial water source for the countries surrounding it such as Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania.
What is Lake Victoria?
This South African music genre, characterized by a blend of deep house, jazz, and high-energy beats, became globally popular in the late 2010s and is known for its distinctive "log drum" sound.
What is amapiano?
Spoken by over 50 million people across East Africa, this widely used language is a blend of Arabic and African languages and serves as the lingua franca in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.
What is Swahili?
This popular West African dish is made by frying rice with vegetables, meat, and spices. It's often served at celebrations.
What is jollof rice?
This Egyptian queen, known for her intelligence and political acumen, was the last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt and formed alliances with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony.
Who is Cleopatra?
This European country attempted to colonize Ethiopia during the First Italo-Ethiopian War, culminating in the infamous Battle of Adwa in 1896.
What is italy?
Known for fusing Afrobeat with Amapiano and other genres, this Nigerian-born artist collaborated with South African producers and became a sensation across Africa and beyond with songs like "Essence."
Who is Wizkid?
Which language family, native to Southern Africa, is known for its distinctive click sounds and is spoken by smaller populations in Namibia, Botswana, and South Africa?
What is Xhosa?
This aromatic spice, used heavily in Ethiopian cooking, is made from roasted and ground cardamom seeds and adds a distinct flavor to dishes like Kifto.
What is mitmita?
Who’s the first African to win a gold medal in the Olympics while running barefoot?
Who is Abebe Bikila?
This East African country, known for its Great Rift Valley, is famous for its unique wildlife and is home to the Maasai people.
What is Kenya?
This popular dance originated in Ghana and became internationally recognized through viral videos and music hits. It involves rhythmic movements of the arms, hips, and feet, often performed to upbeat Afrobeat and hip hop-inspired tracks.
What is Azonto?
This ancient language, still used in religious contexts by Ethiopian Orthodox Christians, is considered the liturgical language of the Ethiopian church and is written in a unique script.
What is ge'ez?