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He built the ark and survived the great flood
Who is Noah
This ancient Ethiopian kingdom is often identified with the biblical land of Sheba.
What is the kingdom of Aksum
this animal is known for sleeping up to 20 hours a day
what is cat
This iron tower is the most famous landmark in Europe
What is the Eiffel Tower
during this major Ethiopian orthodox holiday priests carry replicas of the ark of the covenant in colorful processions.
what is timkat
He led the Israelites out of Egypt after god parted the Red Sea
who is Moses
He was the Ethiopian emperor who officially introduced christianity to the aksumite introduced christianity to the aksumite empire in the 4th century AD.
who is king Ezana
this common food never spoils and has been found edible in ancient tombs
what is honey
This ancient structure in Egypt is the only remaining Wonder of the Ancient World.
What is the Great Pyramid of Giza
in many Ethiopian societies this age grade system formally organizes men into leadership military and civic responsibility roles
what is the gadaa system
He was the son of Saul and a close covenant friend of David, who died in battle with his father
who is Jonathan
this 14th-century Ethiopian religious text trace the Solomonic dynasty's lineage to king Solomon and the Queen of Sheba
what is the Kebra nagast
this planet rotates so slowly that one day is longer than one year
what is Venus
This white marble mausoleum in India was built as a symbol of love.
What is the Taj Mahal
This pre-wedding event usually held the night before the marriage involves the grooms family and groomsmen, bringing gifts to the brides home. The best man theatrically presents each item while the bride's family and bridesmaids humorously belittled the gifts, sometimes even taking items to create playful mischief before giving their final blessing.
What is Tilosh
he was the priest who anointed both Israel's greatest king.
who is Samuel
This 6th - century aksumite king led a military expedition across the Red Sea and ruled himyar (modern Yemen ) after defeating the jewish king duh nuwas
who is king Kaleb
this metal is so reactive with water that it must be stored oil to prevent explosions
what is sodium
This massive wall was built to protect this Asian landmass from invasions.
What is the Great Wall of China
This historic event shaped by disputes over the differing two versions of the Treaty of Wuchale culminated in a 1896 clash where a multiethnic Ethiopian army halted a foreigners empire's attempt to impose a product to it and outcome that stunned, the great powers and shaved colonial assumption
What is the Battle of Adwa
He was a descendant of Aron who returned from exile, read the law to the people, ad led a spiritual revival in Jerusalem
who is Ezra
this medieval dynasty ruled Ethiopia from the 12th 13th century is credited with building the rock-hewn churches of lalibela and preceded the Solomonic restoration
who is the zagwe dynasty
this country technically has no capital city because it's government functions are split between two major cities
What is Switzerland?
This ancient city carved into rose-colored rock is located in the Middle East
What is Petra
this Ethiopian coffee ceremony traditionally involves three rounds of coffee each with its own name and spiritual significance.
what are Abol, tons , and Baraka