Geography
What is the capital of Ethiopia?
Addis Ababa
Who was Menelik II?
the Negus of Ethiopia during Adwa
On what day is Adwa Victory Day celebrated?
March 2nd
What is the primary language that is spoken in Ethiopia called?
Amharic
Name an African country with pyramids
(double points if you can name two)
Egypt, bonus was Sudan
What river is the Chissabay Falls on?
The Blue Nile
Which famous music artist was given a solid gold ring by the Ethiopian crown prince?
Bob Marley
What country tried to colonize Ethiopia?
Italy
How many countries in Africa have larger populations than Ethiopia.
1 bonus if you can name it
Name one African country that contains part of the Sahara desert.
Possible answers: Algeria, Chad, Egypt, Libya, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Niger, Sudan, Tunisia, and Western Sahara
What landmark in Ethiopia is known as the hottest human settlement in the world?
The Danakil Depression
How many years did the Solomonic dynasty last?
(i will count a start or an end date too)
704 1270-704
What was the era mass colonization in Africa called?
The Scramble for Africa
What denomination of Christianity do most Ethiopians follow?
Ethiopian Orthodox Christianity
What African island/Country is known for known for containing the worlds only native lemur populations?
Madagascar
How many regions is Ethiopia divided into?
12
On what exact day did the Battle of adwa occur?
March 2nd, 1896
In what year did the Battle of Adwa take place
1896
Which biblical figure is claimed to be the ancestor to all Ethiopian emperors.
King Solomon
Is Africa bigger in landmass than North America?
Yes it is, much bigger in fact.
How many ethnic groups are there in Ethiopia?
over 80
What was the name of the Italian general stationed at Adwa?
Oreste Baratieri
How many men were in Menelik II's army?
Over 100,000 men
What empire was Ethiopia predicted to surpass in the Kebra Nagast?
The Roman Empire
Name one country that borders Ethiopia
Kenya, Somalia, Eritrea, Djibouti, Sudan, and South Sudan