Historical Figures
Who is Haile Selassie?
This coffee ceremony is an important social tradition in both Ethiopia and Eritrea.
What is the Buna Ceremony
This capital city of Ethiopia, sitting at 2,355 meters above sea level.
What is Addis Ababa?
This spongy flatbread is a staple food in Ethiopia and Eritrea.
What is Injera?
"Selam" in both Tigrinya and Amharic means this.
What is "peace" or "hello"?
This Eritrean leader declared independence from Ethiopia in 1993.
Who is Isaias Afwerki?
During weddings, it is common to see guests dance this shoulder shaking dance.
What is eskista?
The Eritrean capital is known for its Art Deco architecture.
What is Asmara?
This spicy stew made with chicken and boiled eggs is a classic dish.
What is Doro Wat?
"Amesegenallo" in Amharic means this polite phrase.
What is "thank you"?
The Queen of Sheba, an important figure in Ethiopian tradition, is also known by this name.
Who is Makeda?
A festival celebrated by girls and young women in northern Ethiopia and Eritrea marking the end of the fasting season.
What is Ashenda?
This Ethiopian church, carved from rock, is one of the country's most famous landmarks.
What is the Church of St. George in Lalibela?
This traditional breakfast dish is made from torn pieces of flatbread fried with spiced butter and berbere
What is Chechebsa (also called kita firfir)?
In Tigrinya, "kemeye alehe/aleha" means this.
What is "how are you"?
The leader is remembered for the Battle of Adwa in 1896, where Ethiopia defeated Italy.
Who is Emperor Menelik II?
The colorful holiday celebrates the finding of the True Cross
What is Meskel?
Ancient port city in Eritrea with Ottoman, Egyptian, and Italian influences– key for trade and culture
What is Massawa?
This honey wine, one of the oldest in the world, is still enjoyed today.
What is Tej?
Amharic uses its own unique writing system called this
What is Ge'ez script (Fidel)?
Prominent commander in the Eritrean People’s Liberation Front (EPLF) and later served as a government minister after independence
Who is Petros Solomon?
A boys' festival where they sing door-to-door and receive bread, celebrated in August
What is Buhe?
This volcano, known for its active lava lake, lies in the Danakil Depression.
This thick porridge made from barley or wheat flour, often served with a well of spiced butter and berbere in the middle, is a traditional Ethiopian breakfast dish.
What is Genfo?
This ancient liturgical language is still used in Ethiopian and Eritrean Orthodox churches.
What is Ge'ez?