Eritrean History
What is the day of independence of Eritrea?
A. May 23rd 1993
B. May 24th 1993
C. May 24th 1991
D. May 25th 1991
C. May 24th 1991
Which African kingdom was famous for its wealth in gold and the legendary ruler Mansa Musa?
A: Mali
B: Ghana
C: Songhai
D: Benin
A: Mali
Which Indigenous crop was one of the few foods confirmed to be eaten at the 1621 harvest feast?
A: Pumpkin pie
B: Mashed potatoes
C: Corn
D: Cranberries
C: Corn
Which NFL team has hosted a Thanksgiving Day game every year since 1934 (except during WWII)?
A: Green Bay Packers
B: Detroit Lions
C: Chicago Bears
D: Cleveland Browns
B: Detroit Lions
Q: Which country’s flag features a red circle on a white background?
A: Bangladesh
B: Japan
C: Switzerland
D: Turkey
B: Japan
Which Eritrean group traditionally inhabits the Red Sea coastal region and is known for fishing traditions?
A: Hidareb
B: Kunama
C: Rashaida
D: Afar
D: Afar
Q: Which African country was formerly known as Abyssinia?
A: Eritrea
B: Ethiopia
C: Sudan
D: Somalia
B: Ethiopia
Which U.S. president made Thanksgiving a national holiday during the Civil War?
A: George Washington
B: Abraham Lincoln
C: Ulysses S. Grant
D: Andrew Jackson
B: Abraham Lincoln
What year were the Denver Broncos founded as part of the American Football League (AFL)?
A: 1960
B: 1958
C: 1965
D: 1970
A: 1960
Q: The flag of which country has a red maple leaf in the center?
A: Austria
B: Canada
C: Denmark
D: Norway
B: Canada
Which Eritrean city is known for its well-preserved Ottoman and Egyptian-era architecture?
A: Massawa
B: Mendefera
C: Asab
D: Keren
A: Massawa
Q: Who was the first president of independent Ghana in 1957?
A: Kwame Nkrumah
B: Nelson Mandela
C: Julius Nyerere
D: Jomo Kenyatta
A: Kwame Nkrumah
Which popular Thanksgiving side dish originally came from a 1950s Campbell’s Soup company recipe?
A: Sweet potato casserole
B: Green bean casserole
C: Stuffing
D: Ambrosia salad
B: Green bean casserole
Which NFL team won the very first Super Bowl in 1967?
A: Kansas City Chiefs
B: Green Bay Packers
C: New York Jets
D: Oakland Raiders
B: Green Bay Packers
Q: Which country’s flag consists of three horizontal stripes: black, red, and yellow?
A: Belgium
B: Germany
C: Spain
D: Angola
B: Germany
Which country briefly controlled Eritrea after World War II before the UN decision on federation?
A: Portugal
B: France
C: Sudan
D: Britain
D: Britain
Q: Which East African country is known as the “Land of a Thousand Hills”?
A: Kenya
B: Tanzania
C: Rwanda
D: Uganda
C: Rwanda
Which European seasoning became popular in colonial New England and influenced early Thanksgiving dishes, including early versions of pumpkin pie?
A: Thyme
B: Nutmeg
C: Paprika
D: Sage
B: Nutmeg
Which NFL player holds the record for the most career rushing yards?
A: Adrian Peterson
B: Walter Payton
C: Emmitt Smith
D: Barry Sanders
C: Emmitt Smith
Q: The Union Jack is part of which country’s flag?
A: New Zealand
B: Australia
C: United Kingdom
D: Fiji
C: United Kingdom
What is the highest mountain in Eritrea?
A: Mount Mussa Ali
B: Emba Soira
C: Mount Kilimanjaro
D: Amba Alagi
B: Emba Soira
Q: Lake Tanganyika, one of the world’s deepest and longest freshwater lakes, is bordered by which four countries?
A: Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda
B: Tanzania, Democratic Republic of Congo, Burundi, Zambia
C: Angola, Zambia, Tanzania, Malawi
D: Congo, Gabon, Cameroon, Tanzania
B: Tanzania, Democratic Republic of Congo, Burundi, Zambia
Which traditional Thanksgiving dessert became popular in the U.S. only after the 19th century, once canned ingredients became common?
A: Chocolate torte
B: Pumpkin pie
C: Apple crisp
D: Bread pudding
B: Pumpkin pie
Which Thanksgiving game in NFL history is known for the controversial “Thanksgiving Day Coin Flip Fiasco” involving a misheard call in overtime?
A: Bears vs Lions, 1951
B: Cowboys vs Giants, 1994
C: Steelers vs Lions, 1998
D: Packers vs Vikings, 1983
C: Steelers vs Lions, 1998
Q: Which African country’s flag features a blue triangle on the left, with horizontal stripes of red, green, and white, and a black five-pointed star in the center?
A: Sudan
B: South Sudan
C: Central African Republic
D: Equatorial Guinea
B: South Sudan