1.
Who was Ethiopia's leader during the Eritrean-Ethiopian War?
A
Haile Selassie
B
Mengistu Haile Mariam
C
Meles Zenawi
D
Tewodros II
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Who was Ethiopia's leader during the Eritrean-Ethiopian War?
Haile Selassie
Mengistu Haile Mariam
Meles Zenawi
Tewodros II
What was Ethiopia's role in the founding of the Organization of African Unity (OAU)?
Observer
Founding member
Host country
None
What does the Ethiopian holiday "Timket" celebrate?
Christmas
Baptism of Jesus
Ethiopian New Year
Finding of the True Cross
What is the ancient Ethiopian calendar based on?
Solar year
Lunar year
Coptic calendar
Islamic calendar
What is the Ethiopian term for a church leader?
Ras
Abuna
Negus
Derg
Which Ethiopian region is home to the Danakil Depression?
Tigray
Afar
Oromia
Amhara
Which Ethiopian city is a center for Islamic scholarship?
Harar
Axum
Lalibela
Dire Dawa
What natural feature makes Ethiopia unique among African nations?
Largest river system
Mountainous terrain
Desert dominance
Tropical rainforest
What does the Ethiopian term "Tabot" refer to?
Crown
Religious Ark
Throne
Monastery
What is the Ethiopian Orthodox Church's fasting season before Easter called?
Timket
Fasika
Lent
Enkutatash
What is the significance of the Zagwe dynasty in Ethiopian history?
Established Gondar as the capital
Constructed rock-hewn churches in Lalibela
Founded the Axumite Kingdom
Defeated Ottoman invaders
When did Ethiopia adopt the Birr as its official currency?
1900
1945
1960
1975
Which Ethiopian ruler is associated with building Lalibela churches?
Haile Selassie
Menelik II
King Lalibela
Tewodros II
What is the Ethiopian term for local kings or rulers?
Ras
Negus
Tabot
Abuna
What is Ethiopia's status regarding colonization in Africa?
Fully colonized
Briefly occupied
Never colonized
Partially colonized
What is the primary script used in Ethiopia?
Amharic
Tigrinya
Ge'ez
Latin
Which treaty ceded parts of Ethiopia to Italy?
Treaty of Wuchale
Treaty of Gondar
Treaty of Adwa
Treaty of Lalibela
What does "Meskel" commemorate in Ethiopian Christianity?
Easter
The finding of the True Cross
Christmas
Pentecost
What is Ethiopia's national sport?
Football
Athletics
Horse racing
Wrestling
Which Ethiopian emperor was involved in the Mahdist War?
Yohannes IV
Haile Selassie
Menelik II
Tewodros II