Ethiopian History Quiz | Ethiopian History Online Test for Practice

31. What was Ethiopia referred to in ancient Greek texts?

1. Kush
2. Abyssinia
3. Punt
4. Ethiopia

32. What is Ethiopia's current national currency?

1. Pound
2. Birr
3. Dollar
4. Franc

33. When was the Ethiopian famine that attracted global attention?

1. 1974
2. 1984
3. 1991
4. 2001

34. What does "Derg" mean in Amharic?

1. Army
2. Committee
3. Revolution
4. Liberation

35. When did Ethiopia defeat Italy in the Battle of Adwa?

1. 1889
2. 1896
3. 1901
4. 1911

36. Which Ethiopian city is considered one of the four holy cities of Islam?

1. Axum
2. Harar
3. Lalibela
4. Gondar

37. What year marked the establishment of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia?

1. 1991
2. 1995
3. 2000
4. 2005

38. Which Ethiopian saint is credited with spreading Christianity?

1. St. Stephen
2. St. Matthew
3. St. Frumentius
4. St. George

39. What type of government replaced the monarchy in Ethiopia?

1. Federal republic
2. Communist regime
3. Military junta
4. Absolute monarchy

40. What is the name of the famous battle where Ethiopians defeated Italian forces in 1896?

1. Battle of Gondar
2. Battle of Adwa
3. Battle of Lalibela
4. Battle of Axum

41. When did Eritrea separate from Ethiopia?

1. 1991
2. 1993
3. 1995
4. 1998

42. What is the Great Ethiopian Renaissance Dam built on?

1. Awash River
2. Omo River
3. Blue Nile River
4. Tekeze River

43. Which Ethiopian emperor is known for his efforts to modernize the country?

1. Yohannes IV
2. Haile Selassie
3. Tewodros II
4. Menelik II

44. What was the ancient Ethiopian title for king or emperor?

1. Negus
2. Ras
3. Abuna
4. Tabot

45. What was the Ethiopian Empire historically known as?

1. Abyssinia
2. Nubia
3. Punt
4. Sheba