10 Interesting Facts About Ethiopia (B2)

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Geography and Significance

1. Why is Ethiopia considered unique among nations in Africa?
   a) It is the only country with deserts and mountains.
   b) It is the only African country that was never colonized.
   c) It has the largest population in Africa.
   d) It is the richest country in Africa.

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Addis Ababa

2. What makes Addis Ababa unique among capital cities in Africa?
   a) It is the largest city in Africa.
   b) It is the headquarters of the African Union.
   c) It is the lowest capital city in Africa.
   d) It has the fastest-growing population.

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Calendar and Time

3. How many months does the Ethiopian calendar have?
   a) 10
   b) 12
   c) 13
   d) 14
4. According to Ethiopian time, when does the day begin?
   a) At 12 a.m.
   b) At 6 a.m.
   c) At sunrise (1 p.m. Ethiopian time).
   d) At midnight.

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History and Culture

5. When does Ethiopia’s history as a country date back to?
   a) Around 2000 B.C.
   b) Around 980 B.C.
   c) Around 500 B.C.
   d) Around 1000 A.D.
6. What nickname is often used to describe Ethiopia?
   a) The Land of Ancient Empires
   b) The Land of 13 Sunshines
   c) The Land of Endless Deserts
   d) The Land of the Rising Sun

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Economy and Poverty

7. What major change occurred in Ethiopia’s economy between 2000 and 2016?
   a) It became the richest country in Africa.
   b) Its poverty rate decreased significantly.
   c) Its GDP per capita decreased.
   d) It remained one of the world’s poorest countries.

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Food and Religion

8. Why is Ethiopia considered a vegetarian-friendly country?
   a) Ethiopians are mostly vegetarian by tradition.
   b) Its cuisine avoids meat due to religious fasting.
   c) Meat is too expensive in Ethiopia.
   d) Vegetarianism is part of Ethiopian law.

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Coffee and Discoveries

9. How was coffee discovered in Ethiopia, according to tradition?
   a) A goat herder noticed his goats eating a special bush.
   b) A farmer accidentally brewed the first cup of coffee.
   c) Coffee beans were traded by merchants.
   d) Coffee was a gift from European explorers.
10. What archaeological discovery made Ethiopia famous as the „cradle of humanity”?
    a) The tomb of Haile Selassie.
    b) The skeletons of Lucy and Ardi.
    c) The ruins of ancient Abyssinia.
    d) Fossils of ancient African lions.

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