What's That For?
This tall, clay pot is used to brew traditional coffee.
What is a jebena?
The Ethiopian calendar has this many months
What is 13?
This Swedish soccer star of Eritrean descent plays as a striker in the English Premier League
Who is Alexander Isak?
This country is home to the city of Addis Ababa
What is Ethiopia?
Most Habesha meals are eaten with this instead of utensils.
What is injera (or hands)?
This long white scarf is worn during church and special occasions.
What is a netela?
This spicy powder is made from dried chili peppers and is used in almost every Habesha stew
What is berbere?
This Ethiopian emperor was seen as a divine figure by Rastafarians
Who is Haile Selassie?
This capital city is known for its art deco architecture and is sometimes called “Africa’s little Rome.”
What is Asmara?
After a big event or meal, guests are traditionally served this as a final touch.
What is buna?
This fragrant item is often burned during coffee ceremonies and religious gatherings.
What is etan (incense)?
This tradition is observed by Orthodox Habeshas before Fasika and involves eating vegan meals.
What is Tsom/Fasting?
This American comedian and actress proudly reps her Eritrean roots
Who is Tiffany Haddish?
These famous rock-hewn churches were carved into the ground in northern Ethiopia
What is Lalibela?
During meals, a Habesha may feed a guest by hand in this cultural gesture.
What is gursha?
This low, round table is often placed in the center during a coffee ceremony
What is a rekebot?
Eritrea gained independence from Ethiopia in this year.
What is 1993?
This Ethiopian runner won Olympic gold barefoot in 1960 and became a national hero
Who is Abebe Bikila?
This Red Sea port was historically vital for trade and is located in Eritrea
What is Massawa?
At weddings or parties, guests do this to show love and hype when someone’s dancing really well.
What is stick money on their forehead?
This traditional item is used to fan away flies or add flair to cultural dances
What is a chira?
This grain is gluten-free and used to make injera.
What is teff?
This beloved Eritrean singer was known for heartfelt Tigrinya songs and passed away in 2006
Who is Abraham Afwerki?
This lake, located in Ethiopia, is the largest in the country and a major source of the Blue Nile
What is Lake Tana?
This is a common way for Habesha people to show respect when someone older enters the room.
What is standing up/bowing?