History
When did Eritrea gain its independence?
1991
What Olympic sport are Habeshas known for WINNING the most in?
Track, Cross Country, Running.
What is the name of this type of clay pot for making coffee.
Jebena
Since its independence, how many presidents have served for Eritrea?
This country's name means "Red" and was derived from its connection to the Red Sea.
Eritrea
What famous Habesha dish combines both the mother chicken and her baby?
Doro wat
Which Habesha Orthodox Holiday is the "burning of the cross"
Meskel
What range of percent did Eritrean women make of the EPLF during the war for independence?
20-30%
Both Ethiopian and Eritrean runners have achieved global fame in this Olympic event. How many meters is this long-distance race, famously won by athletes like Haile Gebrselassie and Zersenay Tadese?
10,000 meters
This traditional spice blend is essential in dishes like doro wat and key wat.
berbere
This is the traditional way of greeting an elderly person
Kissing Their Knees
This city is known as the 5th highest city in the world, with an altitude of 2335 metres.
Addis Ababa
East Africa is known for being the cradle of humanity, what is the name of the world's oldest fossil to be discovered? (Extra points if you know the Habesha name if not -100!!)
Lucy also known as Dinkinesh
Haile Selassie visited Jamaica in 1966 which was legendary. A term coined from the event was "Rastafari". What was this day called?
Grounation Day (April 21)
This traditional Habesha spice, made from the dried leaves and stems of the Rhamnus prinoides plant, is used in brewing tej and other traditional alcoholic beverages.
Gesho
This instrument helps keep the beat and comes in many different sizes ranging from small to large.
Keboro
What was the port city of Massawa once known as?
Pearl of the Red Sea
This ancient script, still used in both Ethiopia and Eritrea today, originated from the Aksumite Empire.
Ge'ez?
What is the name of the well-known author, filmmaker who made the film Sankofa, and esteemed professor at Howard University?
Haile Gerima
Name at least two specific ingredients for making Berbere.:)
What is dried garlic, dried red hot peppers, ginger, and salt.
What is the capital city of Eritrea also known as?
Africa’s Little Rome
This place currently holds the official record for record high average temperature for an inhabited location on Earth.
Dallol