Geography
What is the capital of Ethiopia and Eritrea?
Addis Ababa, Asmara
What grain is Injera made with?
Teff
Which Eritrean actor got her breakout role in the movie Girls Trip?
Tiffany Haddish
What year is Ethiopia and Eritrea currently in?
2015
On what date did Eritrea gain Independence?
May 24, 1991
What two countries border both Ethiopia and Eritrea?
Sudan, Djibouti
Name 3 spices you can find in most Eritrean or Ethiopian house holds
Any: Berbere, Mitmita, Cardamom, Teff, Kibbeh, korarima
Which Ethiopian-American artist is from Oregon?
Amine
Bonus point question: What does Amine mean in Tigrinya? - I believe
When is Christmas(gena) celebrated in Ethiopia and Eritrean?
January 7th
In Eritrea's fight for independence, what percent of the freedom fighters were women?
30%
In what region of Ethiopia is the source of the Blue Nile located and what is the name of that lake?
The north western region of Ethiopia, Lake Tana
Many people meet to chew this leafy plant
chat/khat
What is Nipsey Hussle’s real name?
Ermias Asghedom
What is irreecha and who celebrates it?
Thanksgiving Holiday Celebrated by Oromo people
What was the old name of Eritrea? And what does it mean?
Mdree-Bahree which means land of the sea
Around how many tribes are there in Ethiopia and Eritrea?
Around 80 in Ethiopia, and 9 officially recognized tribes in Eritrea
What type of bean was found in Ethiopia? And by who?
Coffee Beans, Heder Kaldi
T/F - There is an Eritrean or Ethiopian serving in Congress.
True, Joe Neguse (Eritrean) has been serving Colorado in the House of Representatives since 2019.
When is Victory of Adwa?
March 2nd
What is the name of the oldest human remains found in Ethiopia?
Lucy (Dnknesh)
The hottest desert inhabited by man is in Ethiopia. What is it called?
Danakil
Which Ethiopian chef was the youngest in history to receive a three-star review from The New York Times?
Marcus Samuelsson
What Ethiopian influences are in the song “Pray For Me” - Kendrick Lamar, The Weeknd?
The elelelele part
What are the next two upcoming holidays celebrated in Ethiopia and Eritrea?
Mawlid, Meskel, Irreecha, Gena, Sigd
What is the name of the first female President in Ethiopia’s parliament?
Sahle-Work Zewde