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The artist who made Alhed Ale 

Who is Teddy Afro?

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The president of Ethiopia.

Who is Abiy Ahmed Ali?


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Flatbread that is ate with a majority of meals 

What is injera?

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Last emperor of Ethiopia, global figure, and central to Rastafarian belief.

Who is Haile Selassie?

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This bright red spice blend is a staple in most Ethiopian and Eritrean dishes.

What is berbere?

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This traditional drum, used in Ethiopian Orthodox churches, is shaped like an hourglass and played during spiritual chants.

What is the kebero?

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The year the Ethiopian Eritrean war ended.

When is 1993?

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This cooked vegetable mix—usually cabbage, carrots, and potatoes—is a popular mild fasting dish served with injera.

What is atkilt wot?

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Record-breaking Ethiopian long-distance runner.

Who is Haile Gebrselassie?

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Ethiopia has over 80 ethnic groups, which two are the largest population?

What are the Oromo and Amhara?

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This Eritrean female artist, known for her powerful Tigrinya vocals and the hit song “Enda’ti Seb,” is one of the most influential modern Eritrean singers.

Who is Elsa Kidane?

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This kingdom, centered in modern-day Eritrea and northern Ethiopia,

What is the Kingdom of Askum

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This fermented milk product, similar to yogurt, is eaten with spicy foods to cool the palate.

What is ergo?


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Ethiopian-born supermodel and global fashion icon.

Who is Liya Kebede?

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In Tigrinya and Amharic, this word literally means “flower” but is also used to refer to the Ethiopian New Year celebration.

What is Enkutatash?

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This person sings the song Ziyozi.

Who is Mikiyas Cherinet?

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This Ethiopian city served as the capital before Addis Ababa and remains an important religious center known for its rock-hewn churches.

What is Lalibela?

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This clarified spiced butter is essential in many Habesha dishes and gives them their rich flavor

What is niter kibbeh?

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Born in Ethiopia, raised in Sweden, and later a star chef in the U.S., this award-winning restaurateur is known for Red Rooster Harlem and for becoming one of the most famous chefs with Habesha roots.

Who is Marcus Samuelsson?

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This Ethiopian coffee variety is considered one of the oldest cultivated coffees in the world and comes from a region often called the “birthplace of coffee.”

What is Yirgacheffe?

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This ancient Ethiopian hymn style, performed during major church holidays, involves slow, deep chanting accompanied by sistra and the kebero.

What is the Ge’ez chant style called “Mahlet”?

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This script, still used today in Ethiopia and Eritrea, is one of the oldest continuously used writing systems in the world.

What is Ge’ez ?

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This rare traditional Ethiopian dish is made from ground roasted barley, mixed with butter and spices, and shaped into smooth balls.

What is besso?

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Eritrean-American rapper and community builder, also known as Ermias Asghedom.

Who is Nipsey Hussle?

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What years was Ethiopia occupied by Italy?

When is 1936-1941?