Eritrea Quiz Part 2: Modernist Architecture, Coffee Ceremonies, and Red Sea Coasts

How well do you know Eritrea? Part 2

Test your knowledge of Eritrea with these 10 new questions. Choose the best answer for each question and see your score at the end!

• 1. The capital city, Asmara, is a UNESCO World Heritage site for what reason?

  • (A) Its ancient ruins.
  • (B) Its modernist architecture from the Italian colonial era.
  • (C) Its extensive canal system.
  • (D) Its medieval city walls.

• 2. What is "Tsebhi" in Eritrean cuisine?

  • (A) A type of flatbread.
  • (B) A spicy stew, often served with injera.
  • (C) A sweet dessert.
  • (D) A fermented drink.

• 3. What is the currency of Eritrea?

  • (A) Eritrean Nakfa
  • (B) Ethiopian Birr
  • (C) US Dollar
  • (D) Euro

• 4. The Dahlak Archipelago in the Red Sea is known for what?

  • (A) Its large urban population.
  • (B) Its rich marine biodiversity and diving spots.
  • (C) Its agricultural plantations.
  • (D) Its historical fortresses.

• 5. What is a central part of social life and hospitality in Eritrea?

  • (A) The traditional coffee ceremony.
  • (B) Watching football matches.
  • (C) Attending the opera.
  • (D) Playing board games.

• 6. What is a major industry in Eritrea?

  • (A) Tourism
  • (B) Mining (gold, copper, zinc)
  • (C) Technology
  • (D) Car manufacturing

• 7. The Eritrean War of Independence was a long conflict against which country?

  • (A) Sudan
  • (B) Ethiopia
  • (C) Yemen
  • (D) Italy

• 8. The Great Rift Valley passes through Eritrea, creating what kind of landscape?

  • (A) Dense jungles
  • (B) Highlands and escarpments
  • (C) Vast, flat plains
  • (D) Large swamps

• 9. What is "Suwa"?

  • (A) A type of clothing.
  • (B) A traditional home-brewed beer.
  • (C) A folk dance.
  • (D) A musical instrument.

• 10. What are the main working languages in Eritrea?

  • (A) Tigrinya and Arabic
  • (B) English and French
  • (C) Italian and Amharic
  • (D) Somali and Afar