Ethiopia Flashcards
1
Q
Geography
A
Two regions
2
Q
Big city
A
Addis Ababa, “New Flower”
3
Q
Largest group of people are —-
A
Oromifa
4
Q
Religion
A
Ethiopian Orthodox, Islam
5
Q
Language
A
Amharic
6
Q
Food
A
Injera is main staple, delicacy of raw meat, coffee is always served after a meal with popcorn and sugar
7
Q
Economy
A
Agriculture, coffee
8
Q
Education
A
Not free, four tiers, many are illiterate
9
Q
Family
A
Patrilineal/Patriarchal
Children take names of father
Eskimo system
10
Q
Etiquette
A
Formal greetings
Meals eaten with right hand, no silverware
11
Q
Marriage
A
Dowry
Organized by parents
Patrilocal then neolocal
Endogamy
12
Q
How many months are in their year?
A
13
13
Q
How many years behind are they?
A
7
14
Q
Facts
A
2nd most populated country in Africa
Coffee discovered there
