Modern Politics
In 2018, this Ethiopian prime minister was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts in resolving the border conflict with Eritrea.
Who is Abiy Ahmed?
This ancient city, considered the birthplace of the Aksumite Empire, was the capital of the Kingdom of Aksum during its peak.
What is Aksum?
This UNESCO World Heritage Site in Ethiopia features the ruins of an ancient city and is considered the birthplace of one of the oldest civilizations in Africa.
What is the Aksum Obelisk?
This ancient script, used to write Ge’ez, is still used in modern Ethiopian languages such as Amharic and Tigrinya.
What is the Ge’ez script?
In 1974, this military coup led to the overthrow of the Ethiopian monarchy and the establishment of a communist government under the Derg.
What is the Ethiopian Revolution?
The 1998-2000 border war between Ethiopia and Eritrea ended with this agreement, which established a temporary ceasefire but did not resolve the underlying political issues.
What is the Algiers Agreement?
During the 16th century, this Somali sultanate launched multiple invasions into Ethiopia, aiming to control the Horn of Africa.
What is the Adal Sultanate?
This natural feature, located in Ethiopia’s Danakil Depression, is considered one of the hottest and most inhospitable places on Earth.
What is the Dallol Volcano?
This language, part of the Afroasiatic family, is the official language of Eritrea and is spoken by the majority of its population.
What is Tigrinya?
The Eritrean War of Independence, lasting from 1961 to 1991, was fought between Eritrean separatists and the government of this country.
What is Ethiopia?
This movement, led by Eritrean nationalists in the 1990s, played a key role in the country’s independence from Ethiopia in 1993.
What is the Eritrean Independence Movement?
According to Ethiopian folklore, this sacred object, said to contain the Ten Commandments, is believed to be housed in the Church of St. Mary of Zion in Aksum.
What is the Ark of the Covenant?
Known as the “roof of Africa,” this mountain in Ethiopia is the highest peak on the continent.
What is Mount Ras Dashen?
The word “Ferenji” in Amharic refers to this group of people, often used historically to describe Europeans or travelers.
What is a foreigner?
This Ethiopian-born American civil rights activist and scholar, known for his work on Pan-Africanism, played a significant role in the Harlem Renaissance.
Who is W.E.B. Du Bois?
In Ethiopia, the political system is officially described as this type of government, where multiple parties exist but the ruling party controls the majority.
What is a federal parliamentary republic?
This Eritrean independence movement, founded in the 1960s, led the country to its independence from Ethiopia in 1993.
What is the Eritrean People’s Liberation Front (EPLF)?
This fortress, located in Eritrea’s capital Asmara, is a symbol of the city’s colonial Italian architecture and stands at the highest point of the city.
What is the Asmara Fortress?
In Ethiopia, the phrase “Selamta” is commonly used in greetings. What does it mean in English?
What is “Greetings” or “Hello”?
This Eritrean women’s rights movement, active since the 1990s, advocates for gender equality and women’s empowerment in the country.
What is the Eritrean Women’s Association?
This Eritrean president, who has held power since 1993, was previously the leader of the Eritrean People’s Liberation Front.
Who is Isaias Afwerki?
This legendary Ethiopian beast, often described in folklore, was a large serpent king with supernatural powers, said to have been a tyrannical ruler for 400 years before being destroyed by King Solomon.
What is Arwe?
The Harar Jugol, a walled city in eastern Ethiopia, is known for its long history of Islamic scholarship and is the fourth holiest city in Islam. How many mosques does it contain?
What is 82 mosques?
The Ethiopian phrase “Kehadi T’ena” translates to what common social expression in English?
What is “Thank you”?
The OAU (Organization of African Unity), founded in 1963, had its headquarters in this city, which is also the capital of Ethiopia.
What is Addis Ababa?