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