Q 01/05

Injera is traditionally made from the flour of which grain?

A) Teff

B) Sorghum

C) Millet

D) Barley

Answer · why

A) Teff

The tiny-seeded grass is native to the Ethiopian and Eritrean highlands.

Q 02/05

Roughly how wide is a traditional injera?

A) 20 cm

B) 50 cm

C) 35 cm

D) 80 cm

Answer · why

B) 50 cm

Diners tear off pieces to scoop up stews, using the right hand.

Q 03/05

With which hand do Ethiopians traditionally eat?

A) Either

B) Left

C) Right

D) Both together

Answer · why

C) Right

Pieces of injera are used to pick up bites of stew and side dishes.

Q 04/05

What is the general name for the thick stews served on injera?

A) Fir-fir

B) Tibs

C) Kitfo

D) Wat

Answer · why

D) Wat

They begin with a large quantity of chopped red onion simmered in a pot.

Q 05/05

Which church's fasting rules explain why so many of the country's dishes are vegan?

A) Eritrean Lutheran

B) Coptic Catholic

C) Evangelical Mekane Yesus

D) Orthodox Tewahedo

Answer · why

D) Orthodox Tewahedo

Animal products, including dairy and eggs, are banned during fasts.