Curated OER
Dig Magazine Archeology Quiz #66
In this Dig Magazine archeology quiz, students answer 4 multiple choice questions covering a variety of topics. Page contains answer and additional resources link.
Curated OER
Surviving War
Students examine the effect of war on teenagers through an interactive program. They also examine how the war effects Americans. They listen to families testimonies and political opinion.
Curated OER
Topic 5: Running the Business
Young scholars explore the concept of running a business. In this running a business lesson, students put their plan of action into practice. Young scholars market a product and try to maximize profit.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Ethiopia: People
Read this brief overview of the people of Ethiopia. You can find out about their languages, religions, and a chart gives a breakdown of ethnic groups in the country. Information from the CIA World Fact Book.
Central Intelligence Agency
Cia: World Factbook: Ethiopia
This resource from the CIA World Factbook provides a detailed fact sheet of Ethiopia. The content covers the country's geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues. It...
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Ethiopia
A thorough look at Ethiopia from the Country Studies section of the Library of Congress. Read about its history, economy, people, and government. Information through the 1990's.
University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania: Ethiopia
The African Studies Center of the University of Pennsylvania offers this page of information and links to information on Ethiopia.
Other
Embassy of Ethiopia
An easy website to extract great information about Ethiopia. Find a country profile, information on the business, economy, government, politics, travel and culture.
Oxfam
Oxfam: Ethiopia
Learn about the anti-poverty efforts of the international aid agency Oxfam in Ethiopia, as well as general facts and information about the people and environment in Ethiopia, in this Oxfam country profile page.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Ethiopia
Features a travel guide and country profile of Ethiopia including a broad overview and numerous links to comprehensive information on the country's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, government, and much...
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: Africa: Explore the Regions: Ethiopian Highlands
Informational site containing facts about the fascinating region of Ethiopia. Learn about the intriguing history and culture of this region of Africa.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Ethiopia
Study Ethiopia's history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population on this website.
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: Africa: Explore the Regions: Great Lakes
Explore the diverse and unique African Region of the Great Lakes. Within this region, you will learn about the countries, people, and economy. Uncover the beauty and diversity of this incredible region.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Suri
"Suri" is the self-name of a little-known group of agro-pastoralists/cultivators straddling the borderland of southwestern Ethiopia and Sudan. They show some historical and cultural affinities with the Nilotic peoples in neighboring...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Oromos
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Oromos, an African people. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges,...
Curated OER
Science Kids: Science Images: Ethiopia Flag
The national flag of Ethiopia, an African country with over 90 million people.
Peace Corps
Peace Corps: Stories
This resource shares many stories of volunteers and their experiences helping people in different lands.
University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania: Facts About the Oramo East Africa
Provides outline about Oromo of East Africa.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Eritrea: History
Read about how Eritrea finally became independent from Ethiopia after years of annexation. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Amhara
Amhara culture is often identified with Abyssinian culture, which is regarded as the heir to the cultural blending of ancient Semitic and Cushitic (African) patterns. "Ethiopia" is derived from an ancient Greek term meaning "people with...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Mengistu Haile Mariam
Information on the life and rule of former Ethiopian leader Mengistu Haile Mariam is found here. Discusses his involvement with the Derg, which overthrew Emperor Haile Selassie in 1974. Also discusses his years in office and the Derg's...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Somalis
The Muslim Somalis of the Horn of Africa speak the Somali language and live in the Somali Democratic Republic (Somalia). There are also substantial numbers of Somalis in neighboring countries: the southern half of Djibouti, the eastern...