- 1. What is the capital city of Ethiopia?
A) Nairobi
B) Cairo
C) Addis Ababa
D) Dakar
- 2. What is the official language of Ethiopia?
A) Arabic
B) Amharic
C) French
D) Swahili
- 3. Ethiopia is known as the birthplace of which popular coffee bean?
A) Robusta
B) Arabica
C) Excelsa
D) Liberica
- 4. What is the currency of Ethiopia?
A) Naira
B) Dinar
C) Franc
D) Ethiopian Birr
- 5. Which mountain in Ethiopia is the highest peak?
A) Kilimanjaro
B) Simien Mountains
C) Mount Kenya
D) Ras Dashen
- 6. Ethiopia follows which calendar system?
A) Islamic calendar
B) Gregorian calendar
C) Chinese calendar
D) Ethiopian calendar
- 7. What is the traditional Ethiopian bread called?
A) Baguette
B) Pita
C) Injera
D) Naan
- 8. What is the largest ethnic group in Ethiopia?
A) Tigray
B) Somali
C) Oromo
D) Amhara
- 9. Which river runs through Ethiopia and is the longest river in the world?
A) Mississippi
B) Yangtze
C) Nile
D) Amazon
- 10. Ethiopia is often referred to as the _______ of Africa.
A) Heart
B) Jewel
C) Cradle
D) Gem
- 11. What is the predominant religion in Ethiopia?
A) Buddhism
B) Islam
C) Christianity
D) Hinduism
- 12. What famous running event is held annually in Ethiopia that attracts international athletes?
A) New York City Marathon
B) Boston Marathon
C) London Marathon
D) Great Ethiopian Run
- 13. Ethiopia is located in which region of Africa?
A) East Africa
B) North Africa
C) Southern Africa
D) West Africa
- 14. Ethiopia and which other country are the only two African nations that were never colonized?
A) Egypt
B) Liberia
C) South Africa
D) Algeria
- 15. In which region of Ethiopia are the famous rock-hewn churches of Lalibela located?
A) Tigray
B) Oromia
C) Amhara
D) Somalia
- 16. What is the traditional Ethiopian honey wine called?
A) Rakija
B) Tej
C) Sake
D) Mead
- 17. What popular Ethiopian spice blend is used in various dishes?
A) Curry
B) Berbere
C) Za'atar
D) Garam Masala
- 18. Which famous fossil discovery in Ethiopia provided important insights into human evolution?
A) Nessie
B) Lucy
C) Bigfoot
D) Chupacabra
- 19. Which famous food item commonly consumed in Ethiopia is made from beans and spices, particularly berbere?
A) Shiro
B) Pizza
C) Burger
D) Sushi
- 20. Ethiopia is a founding member of which international organization aimed at maintaining global peace and security?
A) European Union
B) NATO
C) African Union
D) United Nations
- 21. Which Ethiopian Emperor introduced Christianity to the Kingdom of Aksum in the 4th century?
A) Yekuno Amlak
B) Ezana
C) Tewodros II
D) Zara Yaqob
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