History & Culture
This Ethiopian emperor is regarded as a symbol of African independence and inspired the Rastafari movement
Haile Selassie
This is the highest mountain in Ethiopia
The grain used to make injera, which is native to the Horn of Africa, is called ____?
Teff
This traditional Ethiopian dance involves rhythmic shoulder movements
Eskista
What city is the African Union headquarters located in?
Addis Ababa
Eritrea was an Italian colony until this year.
1941
The Dahlak Archipelago, a group of over 100 islands, belongs to this country
This thick porridge-like dish, made from barley or wheat flour and often served with clarified butter and spices, is a common breakfast food.
Genfo
This Eritrean singer is known as the “King of Tigrigna Music.”
Abraham Afewerki
This Ethiopian long-distance runner became the first Black African Olympic gold medalist in 1960
Abebe Bekilla
The Battle of Adwa was a major victory against this European power.
Italy
This lake, the largest in Ethiopia, is the source of the Blue Nile
Lake Tana
Dulet is a dish made from minced organ meat, typically including these three main ingredients
Liver, tripe and beef
This Ethiopian musician was famous for his song “Tizita” and is considered a legend of Ethio-jazz
Mahmoud Ahmed
The Ark of the Covenant is believed to be housed in this Ethiopian city.
Aksum
This ancient civilization, centered in modern Ethiopia and Eritrea, was one of the great trading empires of its time.
Kingdom of Aksum
This major geological feature, formed by the movement of tectonic plates, runs through both Ethiopia and Eritrea
The Great Rift Valley
This strong, fermented barley drink is a common traditional beverage in Ethiopia
Tella
The krar, a traditional Eritrean and Ethiopian instrument, belongs to this family of musical instruments
Lyre
Eritrea’s name is derived from the Greek word for this body of water.
Red Sea
What are the names of the last three prime ministers of Ethiopia
Abiy Ahmed, Hailemariam Desalegn and Meles Zenawi
This ancient city in Eritrea was a major center of trade and is home to ruins older than Aksum.
Adulis
Traditionally, tej is served in a rounded glass flask known as this
Berelle
Eritrean music often features this unique call-and-response singing style
The oldest known human ancestor, "Lucy," was discovered in what region
Afar region