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