CLEAN : Ethiopian Holiday Meskel is Celebrated in Addis Ababa

The video discusses the significance of Christian traditions and their preservation in Ethiopia. It highlights the importance of celebrating the foundation of the cross as a symbol of victory and maintaining cultural identity despite globalization. The video emphasizes the unchanged nature of Christianity in Ethiopia over centuries, allowing it to resist Western cultural influences.

What is the main reason for celebrating the cross annually according to the speaker?

• To promote tourism in Ethiopia

• To adapt to modern cultural changes

• To ensure future generations remember its significance

• To compete with other religious traditions

What does the speaker suggest is the foundation of the cross in Christianity?

• A symbol of defeat

• A symbol of victory

• A symbol of globalization

• A symbol of cultural change

How does the speaker describe the impact of globalization on Christian traditions in Ethiopia?

• It has significantly altered the traditions

• It has modernized the traditions

• It has had no impact, keeping traditions unchanged

• It has led to the loss of cultural identity

According to the speaker, how has Ethiopian Christianity managed to maintain its culture?

• By preserving its traditions over centuries

• By adapting Western cultural elements

• By isolating itself from other cultures

• By frequently changing its practices

Why does the speaker believe Ethiopian Christian traditions are unique?

• They are similar to other global traditions

• They have been influenced by Western cultures

• They have remained unchanged for centuries

• They are constantly evolving