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Grade 12 History national exam, 2014 E.C. (2022 G.C.)
88 questions · 120 minutes. The first 5 answers are shown with explanations; sit the whole paper timed in the app to get your score and the textbook page behind every question.
- 1.What was the event that served as a major trigger for power struggle and foreign intervention in the Ethiopian politics between 1906 and 1910?
- A. The death of Ras Mekonnen who was expected to succeed Menelik
- B. The removal from the palace of Taytu and her appeal to the legations for support
- C. The death of Ras Tesemma who had served as Iyasu's regent
- D. The announcement of the non-Shoan Iyasu as Menelik's successor
Answer: A. The question tests the event that helped start a power struggle among Ethiopia’s rulers between 1906 and 1910. Ras Mekonnen’s death increased uncertainty about who might succeed Menelik, so A is correct. B is wrong because Taytu’s removal and appeal to foreign legations came later in the struggle, rather than being the initial trigger. C is wrong because Ras Tesemma’s death was not the event identified as the trigger in this period. D is wrong because naming Iyasu as Menelik’s successor was a separate succession decision, while the death of Ras Mekonnen is identified as the event that made the struggle worse. Textbook: Grade 10, unit 3 · section 3.4. - 2.Which one of the following is true about the period of dual rule (or "diarchy") in Ethiopian politics of early 20th century?
- A. The traditionalists fought in support of greater foreign involvement in Ethiopian affairs
- B. It was all about the coronation of Ras Teferi as king
- C. The former Shoan generals except Fitawrari Habte Giorgis
- D. Political power was equally divided between Empress Zewditu and Ras
- 3.In which of the following anti-colonial movements was forced cotton production the major issue?
- A. The Maji Maji Rebellion
- B. The Mahdist Movement
- C. The Urabi Pasha Rebellion
- D. The Mau Mau Movement
Answer: A. The question tests which anti-colonial movement opposed forced cotton production. Forced cotton production was a major issue in the Maji Maji Rebellion. B is wrong because the Mahdist Movement was not centered on forced cotton production. C is wrong because the Urabi Pasha Rebellion was not centered on forced cotton production. D is wrong because the Mau Mau Movement was not centered on forced cotton production. Textbook: Grade 12, unit 2 · section 2.3. - 4.Which of the following was an immediate trigger for the Ethiopian War of 1935-1936?
- A. Declaration by Fascist Mussolini to avenge the defeat of Adwa
- B. The concentration of huge Italian troops in Eritrea and Somalia
- C. The Italian decision to build a railway from Eritrea to Somaliland
- D. The Wal Wal Incident that took place in the Ogaden
Answer: D. The question tests the immediate event that led to the war. The Wal Wal Incident in the Ogaden increased tension between Italy and Ethiopia and became the immediate trigger. A is a motive, B describes military preparations, and C was not the trigger. Textbook: Grade 10, unit 3 · section 3.5. - 5.Who was designated as viceroy of the Emperor and nominated as head of the Black Lion Organization in 1936- 37?
- A. Dejjazmach Balcha Safo
- B. Ras Imiru Haile Selassie
- C. Balambarus Abebe Aregay
- D. Ras Kassa Hailu
Answer: B. The key idea is to identify the Ethiopian leader appointed as the emperor's viceroy and head of the Black Lion Organization. Ras Imiru Haile Selassie held these roles in 1936–37. A is wrong because Dejjazmach Balcha Safo was not the person appointed; C is wrong because Balambaras Abebe Aregay was not the appointee; D is wrong because Ras Kassa Hailu was not the appointee. Textbook: Grade 12, unit 3 · section 3.7. - 6.Which of following is correct about the Italian rule in Ethiopia during the Occupation of 1936-1941?
- A. The Italians allowed activities by other European merchants
- B. The Italian government introduced the basic elements of democracy
- C. The Italians kept the former administrative divisions largely intact
- D. The Italian style appointed three consecutive viceroys as governors
Answer: D. The question tests how Italy governed Ethiopia during the occupation. The Italian government appointed three viceroys in succession to govern the occupied country. A is wrong because Italian rule restricted other European merchants; B is wrong because it did not introduce basic democracy; and C is wrong because the Italians changed the former administrative divisions. Textbook: Grade 12, unit 3 · section 3.7. - 7.Which of the following is correct about the establishment of the United Nations Organization (UNO)?
- A. The UN Security Council has five permanent members from the very beginning in 1945
- B. The idea of replacing the League of Nations by another organization was first expressed in the Atlantic Charter
- C. The Soviet Union preferred the continuation of the League of Nations to the UNO
- D. It was established in November 1944 at the Dumbarton Oaks near Washington
Answer, explanation and textbook page: open in the app. - 8.Which of the following is true about the Black Lions Organization?
- A. It was formed long before Emperor Haile Selassie left the country
- B. It actively engaged in fighting around the town of Gore, Illubabor
- C. It was mainly composed of graduates of Holeta Military Academy
- D. It continued the resistance struggle until the Italians were ousted
Answer, explanation and textbook page: open in the app. - 9.Which one of the following was a major feature of long distance trade in 19th century-Ethiopia?
- A. Women took part in long-distance trade as caravan merchants
- B. Christian merchants of north-western Ethiopia were called Afkala
- C. Long distance trade was conducted only in certain regions and fixed market days
- D. The head of caravan traders had the title of Negadras
Answer, explanation and textbook page: open in the app. - 10.Which of the following was NOT true about long-distance trade in the Ethiopian region?
- A. It helped the introduction of Islam into the Gibe region
- B. It encouraged division of labour and specialization of production
- C. It was conducted on the basis of laws formally agreed upon by all regional rulers
- D. It linked people in the northern regions with those in the south-western regions
Answer, explanation and textbook page: open in the app. - 11.Which of the following is correct about the process of European colonial expansion in Africa?
- A. Many African territories were acquired throughout right conquest
- B. Europeans took control by signing genuine treaties with African rulers
- C. Without exception, European explorers served as government agents
- D. European evangelical missionaries hastened colonial conquest
Answer, explanation and textbook page: open in the app. - 12.Which of the following best explains the administrative policy of Emperor Yohannes IV?
- A. He persisted like Tewodros with the use of force to impose royal authority
- B. He removed from power all local chiefs who rebelled against him
- C. He recognized the title of 'king of kings' only for Menelik of Shoa
- D. He shared power with vassals as long as they paid regular tribute
Answer, explanation and textbook page: open in the app. - 13.Which of the following is correct about the relation between Egypt and Ethiopia under Yohannes IV in the 1870s?
- A. Christianity helped Yohannes to gain European support against Muslim Egypt
- B. Egypt succeeded to enlist considerable local collaboration against Yohannes
- C. Until 1875 Yohannes sought diplomacy to avert Egyptian incursion
- D. Egypt posed a major military threat to Ethiopia from its colony of Sudan
Answer, explanation and textbook page: open in the app. - 14.Which of the following is correct about the Battles of Gundet and Gur'a?
- A. They were major victories for Ethiopia despite relatively high sacrifices
- B. They ousted the Egyptian forces once and for all from the Red Sea coast
- C. They were fought to repulse the Egyptians from the eastern region of Harar
- D. They were decisive victories of the Afar people
Answer, explanation and textbook page: open in the app. - 15.Which one of the following was a result of the Hewett Treaty between Ethiopia and Britain of 1884?
- A. It made the Mahdist Sudan hostile to the Ethiopian state
- B. It discouraged diplomatic relations between Ethiopia and France
- C. It prevented the restoration of Egyptian controlled Bogos to Ethiopia
- D. It allowed Ethiopia free transit of goods through Massawa
Answer, explanation and textbook page: open in the app. - 16.What was the immediate consequence of Ethiopian victory at Adwa?
- A. The reaffirmation of the Treaty of Wuchale by the Treaty of Addis Ababa
- B. The signing of treaties that fixed the current boundaries of Ethiopia
- C. Agreement by Italy to return some territories from their Eritrean colony to Ethiopia
- D. The beginning of fresh preparations in Italy for military revenge against Ethiopia
Answer, explanation and textbook page: open in the app. - 17.Which of the following projects of modernization is attributed to the reign of Emperor Menelik II?
- A. The introduction of a parliamentary form of government
- B. Establishment of Municipal police force called Tomabulle
- C. Construction of a railway line to facilitate transportation
- D. Manufacturing modern weapons like mortars
Answer, explanation and textbook page: open in the app. - 18.Which of the following is correct about units of chronology in history?
- A. A period of one hundred years is known as millennium
- B. The year from 2000 to 2099 is similar to the 20th century
- C. Historical calendars count dates both backward and forward
- D. Very recent events are mostly referred to as B.P.
Answer, explanation and textbook page: open in the app. - 19.Which one of the following is correct statement about the human evolution?
- A. Lucy's fossil is the oldest of Australopithecine fossils
- B. Homo habilis was an upright walking human being
- C. Australopithecines had small brains in large faces
- D. Charles Darwin advocated the creationist theory
Answer, explanation and textbook page: open in the app. - 20.One of the following is believed to be the earliest state in the Horn of Africa region?
- A. Punt
- B. Meroe
- C. Damat
- D. Aksum
Answer, explanation and textbook page: open in the app. - 21.Which of the following is correct about the languages of Ethiopia?
- A. Languages belonging to a given super-family are geographically contiguous
- B. A large number of Semitic languages are disappearing
- C. They fall under two super-families and five families
- D. They are the basic units out of which the nation is constituted
Answer, explanation and textbook page: open in the app. - 22.In which part of Africa was the civilization of the Shona people located?
- A. Western Africa
- B. Eastern Africa
- C. Northern Africa
- D. Southern Africa
Answer, explanation and textbook page: open in the app. - 23.Which one of the following is true about the relationships among ancient civilizations?
- A. The territory of Persia was limited to what is today Iran
- B. The Ancient Chinese invaded their neighbors including India
- C. The Kush kingdom conquered Egypt in the 8th century B.C.
- D. The city-state of Carthage defeated the Romans in the Punic wars
Answer, explanation and textbook page: open in the app. - 24.Among the achievements of the ancient civilizations which one of the following legacies has enhanced international peace in Modern World?
- A. The Roman Senate with senators elected for life
- B. The Greek sports event known as the Olympics
- C. The Persian kingdom's 'pony express' postal system
- D. The Egyptian religious belief of life after death
Answer, explanation and textbook page: open in the app. - 25.Which of the following is correct about the Aksumite kingdom?
- A. It was converted to Christianity by Egypt's design
- B. It built large stalae with income from agricultural tax
- C. Its prosperity depended on the Red Sea trade
- D. It was the first state in Ethiopian history
Answer, explanation and textbook page: open in the app. - 26.Why did the Aksumite Kingdom decline and eventually collapse?
- A. the rise of Islam hastened the expulsion of Aksum from South Yemen
- B. the destruction of Adulis led to the loss of revenue from the Red Sea trade
- C. the internal rebellion of the Beja weakened Asumite military power
- D. the shift of political center from north to south precipitated foreign invasion
Answer, explanation and textbook page: open in the app. - 27.Which of the following properly explains the rise and early expansion of Islam?
- A. It was successful because its religious leaders were also political leaders
- B. Islam spread over vast territories in a short period of time through peaceful conversion
- C. Islam expanded quickly because it taught that all religions are equal
- D. Attack by the Quraysh speeded up the expansion
Answer, explanation and textbook page: open in the app. - 28.What was the immediate cause of the Second World War (WWII)?
- A. The invasion of Poland by Nazi Germany
- B. The unexpected annexation of Czechoslovakia and Lithuania by the German army
- C. The Japanese attack of the US Naval base at Pearl Harbour
- D. The signing of the Non-Aggression Pact between Germany and the Soviet Union
Answer, explanation and textbook page: open in the app. - 29.According to the structure of the United Nations Organization, which one of the following bodies falls under the Security Council?
- A. The Specialized Agencies
- B. The General Assembly
- C. The Military Staff
- D. The International Court of Justice
Answer, explanation and textbook page: open in the app. - 30.What were the two blocs or camps into which the world was divided after WWII?
- A. The backward Third World and the advanced First World
- B. The oppressor colonial masters and the oppressed colonized people
- C. The capitalist West and the socialist East
- D. The largely poor South and the extremely rich North
Answer, explanation and textbook page: open in the app. - 31.Which of the following is true about developments during the Fascist occupation of Ethiopia?
- A. Lt. Colonel Belay Haile-ab served as a military leader of The Black Lion Organization
- B. Dejazmnatch Balcha was captured and publicly hanged at Buta Jirra
- C. The so-called Jewist-Abegnoch abandoned the resistance
- D. The Black Lion Organization conducted conventional warfare
Answer, explanation and textbook page: open in the app. - 32.Which of the following was true about military rule in Ethiopia following the 1974 popular Revolution?
- A. It conducted a successful 'Red Star' campaign against Eritrean separatists
- B. It established a multiparty parliamentary system of government on
- C. It failed to prevent the secession of Eritrea from Ethiopia
- D. It replaced the feudal socio-economic system by a new capitalist system
Answer, explanation and textbook page: open in the app. - 33.Among the French colonies of West Africa which of the following became independent in 1958 by voting 'No' to continued association with France?
- A. Guinea
- B. Mali
- C. Cameroon
- D. Senegal
Answer, explanation and textbook page: open in the app. - 34.Which of the following is true about Super Power politics after WWII?
- A. China was among the leading Super Powers
- B. The Soviet Union effectively became Super Power in 1949
- C. The status was accorded only to the USA, the USSR, and the UK
- D. Five Super Powers had emerged each with a veto power at the Security Council
Answer, explanation and textbook page: open in the app. - 35.Which of the following is correct about the conflict between the Christian Kingdom and the Sultanate of Adal in the early 16th century?
- A. Both the Christian state and Adal were encouraged to fight by outsiders.
- B. Sultan Mohammed started the conflict in the 1460s after refusal to pay the annual tribute.
- C. Imam Ahmed ibn Ibrahim unified the warring Muslim groups by instilling the spirit of Jihad against Christians.
- D. The Christian Kingdom initiated the conflict in the 15th century to crush the growing power of Adal.
Answer, explanation and textbook page: open in the app. - 36.What is the most likely factor for the population movement of the Oromo starting from the 1520s?
- A. The need for grazing land for increasing cattle populations.
- B. To gain economic benefits by controlling trade routes.
- C. To bring more territory under the Gadaa system of rule.
- D. To spread their religion based on the worship of Waaqa.
Answer, explanation and textbook page: open in the app. - 37.Which of the following is true about the Ethio-Eritrean federation and subsequent union?
- A. The union enabled Eritreans to enjoy democratic rights
- B. The federation required Eritrea to adopt the Ethiopian flag
- C. The federation was demanded by the Unionist Party
- D. The federation was formed on the basis of a referendum
Answer, explanation and textbook page: open in the app. - 38.What was the most likely reason for Susenyos' conversion to Catholicism?
- A. To attract support from numerous high-level dignitaries who had been converted.
- B. To gain Portuguese military assistance to create a strong monarchy.
- C. To purify the heresies observed in Orthodox Christianity.
- D. To fulfill the promise made by Libne Dingil to the Portuguese.
Answer, explanation and textbook page: open in the app. - 39.Which of the following is true about Pan-Africanism?
- A. It aspired initially to return African slaves to their homeland
- B. It started in the form of opposition of black peoples against racism
- C. It came into being with the First Pan-African Conference at Accra
- D. It appeared as an idea first among the peoples of colonial West Africa
Answer, explanation and textbook page: open in the app. - 40.Which of the following is correct about the Second Industrial Revolution in comparison to the First?
- A. developed sailing ships for transportation on high seas
- B. saw the transformation of power-operated machinery
- C. utilized steam power that moved railway locomotives
- D. used wind and water as a source of power for factories
Answer, explanation and textbook page: open in the app. - 41.One of the following is a major feature of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade. Which one?
- A. abolished due to the humanitarian feeling of the Europeans
- B. friendly to the slaves until they were finally sold in America
- C. called piratic trade during its first phase in the 16th century
- D. initiated by the British Empire in the early 19th century
Answer, explanation and textbook page: open in the app. - 42.Which of the following is NOT correct about the consequences of the Trans-Atlantic slave trade?
- A. brought to Africa large number of fire-arms intensifying conflicts
- B. hastened capitalist economic development to the African continent
- C. produced cheap industrial products ruining African craftsmanship
- D. resulted in the loss of about 15 million young African people
Answer, explanation and textbook page: open in the app. - 43.Which of the following is correct about the Christian kingdom after 1270?
- A. The mobile royal camps led to the deterioration of security.
- B. The kingdom made extensive territorial gains to the south.
- C. The new rulers deviated significantly from the political traditions of Aksum.
- D. The gult system led to the emergence of powerful regional lords.
Answer, explanation and textbook page: open in the app. - 44.How did the European overseas explorations and 'discoveries' influence the course of events subsequently?
- A. They facilitated long-distance trade which marked the beginning of early capitalism in Europe.
- B. They enabled Spain and Portugal to be dominant up until the 19th century.
- C. They facilitated long-distance trade which benefited both Europe and the 'discovered' peoples.
- D. They led to conquest which contributed to the civilization of the conquered peoples.
Answer, explanation and textbook page: open in the app. - 45.Which of the following is the major cause for the conflict between the Christian kingdom and the Sultanate of Adal?
- A. The growing economic decline of the Christian kingdom.
- B. The refusal of the Muslims to be tributary to the Christians.
- C. The destruction of Muslim states led by the Sultanate of Ifat.
- D. The spread of Christianity in the Muslim lowland areas.
Answer, explanation and textbook page: open in the app. - 46.Which of the following is true about the achievements of the Gondarine Period?
- A. The establishment of Gondar led to the integration of Shewa with the Christian Kingdom
- B. Gondar city constructed new buildings quite different in style from the Aksumite architecture
- C. The capital city was so busy with trade activity to give attention to paintings and calligraphy
- D. The establishment of permanent capital made Gondar the main center of education and music
Answer, explanation and textbook page: open in the app. - 47.Which of the following is correct about the attempt to introduce Catholicism into 17th-century Ethiopia?
- A. The abdication of power by Susenyos hastened the suppression of Catholicism
- B. The civil war brought about permanent changes in Church practices
- C. The nobility used Catholicism to undermine the authority of the king
- D. The missionaries exerted enormous efforts to convert the ordinary people
Answer, explanation and textbook page: open in the app. - 48.Which one of the following is correct about Gondar City in the 17th and 18th centuries?
- A. The fact that it was a permanent capital enabled the monarchs to effectively control regional lords
- B. Most of the palaces and churches were built during the reign of the first three Gondarine kings
- C. As an urban space, various religious and cultural groups were intermingled in the city
- D. There were no foreigners due to the prevailing 'closed door' policy
Answer, explanation and textbook page: open in the app. - 49.Which of the following is a characteristic feature of the Zemene Mesafint?
- A. The prevalence of war prompted peasants to work for surplus production
- B. The Orthodox Church continued to be a source of spiritual and political unity
- C. Regional lords made continuous wars to control trade and become kings
- D. The Yejju dynasty ruled northern Ethiopia in the name of puppet kings of Gondar
Answer, explanation and textbook page: open in the app. - 50.Which of the following kingdoms, formed by the Soninke people attained greatness from the Trans-Saharan Trade?
- A. Mali
- B. Ghana
- C. Songhai
- D. Kongo
Answer, explanation and textbook page: open in the app. - 51.Which of the following properly expresses the ideas of Enlightenment thinkers?
- A. In politics, they encouraged the rise of radical political revolutions.
- B. In economics, they supported the advancement of a few wealthy individuals.
- C. In education, they appreciated the teachings of church schools.
- D. In law and the punishment of crime, they criticized the injustices of feudal autocracy.
Answer, explanation and textbook page: open in the app. - 52.Which of the following is the major effect of the American War of Independence?
- A. It led to the creation of thirteen American states.
- B. It contributed to the eruption of the French Revolution.
- C. It recognized Native Americans as equal citizens.
- D. It hastened the abolition of slavery.
Answer, explanation and textbook page: open in the app. - 53.Why did the colonial powers surrounding Ethiopia sign the Tripartite Treaty of 1906?
- A. They suspected the Germans would intervene if they did not take action.
- B. They were told that the death of Ras Mekonnen would create political chaos.
- C. They anticipated conflict over succession because Menelik did not have a male heir.
- D. They feared that Menelik's illness might lead to the total disintegration of the nation.
Answer, explanation and textbook page: open in the app. - 54.Which of the following is correct about the appointment of Lij Iyasu as Menelik's heir?
- A. It was supported by Taflu wholeheartedly.
- B. It was directly challenged by the Shoan nobility.
- C. It was opposed by the Council of Ministers.
- D. It was meant to bring stability.
Answer, explanation and textbook page: open in the app. - 55.Which one of the following properly describes Lij Iyasu's approach to government?
- A. He wanted to ensure the continuity of the system under Menelik
- B. He left the matter of education entirely to the Church
- C. He sought to accord equal status to Ethiopian Muslims
- D. He wanted to reduce taxes and tax rates for everybody
Answer, explanation and textbook page: open in the app. - 56.Which of the following signaled the emergence of autocracy following the coronation of Haile Selassie I?
- A. Collection of enormous revenue through provincial customs posts
- B. Maintenance of the autonomous status of Begemdir and Jimma provinces
- C. Recognition of both political and economic privileges of regional rulers
- D. Proclaiming a constitution that accorded divine sanction to emperor's rule
Answer, explanation and textbook page: open in the app. - 57.Which of the following was NOT the fundamental cause of the First World War (WWI)?
- A. Military alliance
- B. Economic depression
- C. Arms race
- D. Rivalry for colonies
Answer, explanation and textbook page: open in the app. - 58.Which one of the following is true about the domestic policy of the Soviet Union from 1917 to 1937?
- A. The New Economic Policy was intended to build socialist economy
- B. The Soviets allowed the people exercise democratic political rights
- C. The Bolshevik party established alliance with the white Russians
- D. The government speedily undertook large-scale industrialization
Answer, explanation and textbook page: open in the app. - 59.Which one of the following is correct about resistance to colonial rule in Africa from 1900 to 1939?
- A. During the inter-war period African resistance took the form of demand for political and economic rights
- B. During the inter-war period Africans fought among themselves more than they fought the colonial system
- C. Real resistance actually began after the Second World War
- D. It was guided by the spirit of Ethiopianism which referred to a struggle for total liberation
Answer, explanation and textbook page: open in the app. - 60.Which of the following is correct about the Ethio-Italian War of 1935-1936?
- A. The Ethiopians had lost both the first and the second battles of Tembien
- B. From the outset, Britain and France stood firmly on the side of Ethiopia
- C. Initially the Ethiopians retreated to elongate the communication line
- D. Italian aggression was first launched by Graziani from the east
Answer, explanation and textbook page: open in the app. - 61.Which of the following is correct about the role of sources in the study of history?
- A. Objectivity means presenting stories that come from official sources
- B. Oral testimony by participants is as good as information obtained from others
- C. Secondary sources are fictional materials with some historical facts
- D. Primary sources have direct relation to the events in time and place
Answer, explanation and textbook page: open in the app. - 62.Which of the following is correct about the study of Ethiopian history?
- A. European travelers have left behind plenty information about the south
- B. Oral sources are key for the study of the south
- C. Historical studies dealing with northern Ethiopia are comprehensive
- D. Information is totally unavailable for the ancient period as a whole
Answer, explanation and textbook page: open in the app. - 63.Which of the following is NOT true about the earliest states in human history?
- A. In some states rulers claimed divine rights that made them God's agents on earth
- B. Cities with literate persons was a prerequisite for state formation
- C. Agricultural surplus production preceded state formation
- D. Residents of a city were regarded as equal citizens
Answer, explanation and textbook page: open in the app. - 64.Which of the following is correct about the Romans and the Germans in the Middle Ages?
- A. The Romans maintained dominance in the European trade after Germanic invasions
- B. The Germanic invasion of Rome led to the disappearance of some towns
- C. The Germans unified the divided Romans into a powerful empire
- D. The Romans regarded the Germans as highly civilized people
Answer, explanation and textbook page: open in the app. - 65.Which of the following characterizations is true about the Byzantine Empire?
- A. It favoured the Catholic Church over the Orthodox Church
- B. It Church officials dominated all decision making
- C. The Continent of Africa was beyond its reach
- D. The other name for it was the Eastern Roman Empire
Answer, explanation and textbook page: open in the app. - 66.Which of the following is true about the League of Nations?
- A. It refused to grant admission to Germany as full member
- B. The USA continued to be an active member during Wilson's presidency
- C. One of its objectives was to settle international disputes peacefully
- D. The idea of creating it was raised well before WWI
Answer, explanation and textbook page: open in the app. - 67.Which one of the following was a feature of early capitalist economic activities in Europe?
- A. Governments were unwilling to support long distance trade
- B. The increased use of money strengthened the feudal system economically
- C. Factories were located in rural areas in order to get raw materials easily
- D. The bourgeoisie employed peasants from the countryside as labourers
Answer, explanation and textbook page: open in the app. - 68.Which of the following is correct about pre-Aksumite states?
- A. Most of the inscriptions about Damat are found in South Arabia
- B. Among the most valued imports of Egyptians from Punt was myrrh
- C. Damat had a very strong contact with the kingdom of Egypt
- D. The precise location of the land of Punt is what is today Eritrea
Answer, explanation and textbook page: open in the app. - 69.Which of the following is correct about the Harar Emirate?
- A. It was ruled by the Egyptian governor for about a decade
- B. It allowed the Egyptians conduct trade activities inside the wall
- C. It built the stone wall in defense of the Christian incursion
- D. It emerged out of the family of the former Adal Sultanate
Answer, explanation and textbook page: open in the app. - 70.Which of the following is true about the Italian Occupation of Ethiopia from 1936 to 1941?
- A. The Italian viceroy in Addis Ababa enjoyed considerable autonomy from Rome
- B. Fascist rule was mostly restricted to towns and cities
- C. Asmara was chosen as the headquarters of Italian East Africa
- D. Ethiopia was administered as a separate colonial entity
Answer, explanation and textbook page: open in the app. - 71.Which of the following is true about the importance of history?
- A. It allows us to accurately anticipate future events
- B. It encourages us to repeat the wrong doings of society in the past
- C. It enables us to understand events and processes of the past
- D. It helps us to study of the past, the present, and the future
Answer, explanation and textbook page: open in the app. - 72.Among the many reasons for the coming of the European explorers to Africa, which of the following is correct?
- A. Alerting native Africans of the imminent danger coming ahead
- B. Assessment of the available material resources and the population
- C. Provision of service for European armed forces conquering Africa
- D. Facilitation of conditions for the conquering armies of Europe
Answer, explanation and textbook page: open in the app. - 73.One of the following is true about the rise to power of Emperor Tewodros II. Which one?
- A. He gained victory over the Egyptians at the battle of Debarki
- B. He suffered several defeats before he was crowned emperor
- C. He became a bandit after he was denied governorship of Quara
- D. He has strong claim of descent for power from the royal house
Answer, explanation and textbook page: open in the app. - 74.Which of the following Australopithecine species is discovered in Ethiopia?
- A. Australopithecus afarensis
- B. Australopithecus africanus
- C. Australopithecus aethiopicus
- D. Australopithecus robustus
Answer, explanation and textbook page: open in the app. - 75.The correct statement about the expansion of Menelik II to the south, south-west and south-east is that
- A. it occurred long before the beginning of European colonial conquest
- B. it followed the same approaches followed by his two predecessors
- C. it aimed at building his military power from the valuable trade
- D. it sought to liberate the people from oppressive local domination
Answer, explanation and textbook page: open in the app. - 76.One of the following shows correctly Menelik's foreign relations during the territorial expansion. Which one?
- A. European powers refused to accept the legitimacy of Menelik's territorial gains after Adwa
- B. The expansion before Adwa was partly a preparation for the struggle against colonialism
- C. After the victory at Adwa Menelik had nothing to fear from outsiders
- D. The colonial powers encouraged the expansion in all directions
Answer, explanation and textbook page: open in the app. - 77.Which of the following was the consequence of Ethiopian victory at Adwa?
- A. It guaranteed economic independence of the country
- B. It created a permanent state of enmity between Ethiopia and Italy
- C. It discouraged European travel to Ethiopia from coming to Ethiopia
- D. It guaranteed political independence of Ethiopia
Answer, explanation and textbook page: open in the app. - 78.Which one of the following was a feature of the foreign relations of the Aksumite State?
- A. The vast majority of the Aksumite society was engaged in commerce
- B. The Aksumite State controlled South Arabia from the 3rd to the 6th centuries
- C. The Aksumite civilization was derived from directly from immigrants from South Arabia
- D. The major source of rivalry between Aksum and Merve was ivory trade
Answer, explanation and textbook page: open in the app. - 79.What was the major external factor for the fall of Aksum?
- A. Impoverishment and economic collapse due to the incessant drought and famine
- B. The near complete removal of Aksum from the Red Sea trade by the Muslim-Arab Empire
- C. The conversion of the monarch to Christianity which led to fierce resistance of the people to the rulers
- D. The disastrous defeat suffered by the first military expedition of King Kaleb against the Himaryates
Answer, explanation and textbook page: open in the app. - 80.To what major factor is the rise of the Zagwe Dynasty attributed?
- A. The successful resistance of the Agaw to imposition of Christianity by Aksum
- B. The economic and military might the Agaw had built due to long distance trade through Zeila
- C. The involvement of the Agaw in Aksumite bureaucracy and military leadership
- D. The collaboration of the Agaw people with the Beja invaders against the Aksumite state
Answer, explanation and textbook page: open in the app. - 81.Which one of the following is a major achievement of the Zagwe dynasty?
- A. The construction of rock-hewn churches
- B. The emphasis on building strong military power
- C. The participation in the Crusades against Muslims
- D. The translation of the Bible from Greek to Geez
Answer, explanation and textbook page: open in the app. - 82.Which of the following pieces of art was the work of Leonardo da Vinci?
- A. Sistine Madonna
- B. The Praise of Folly
- C. The Last Supper
- D. Statue of St. George
Answer, explanation and textbook page: open in the app. - 83.What was the feature shared in common by the Muslim Sultanates of the Ethiopian region in the medieval period?
- A. they were allocated in the north-western lowlands of Ethiopia
- B. their populations predominantly depended on agriculture
- C. rulers exercised both political and religious authority
- D. Muslim and Christian populations were of fairly equal size
Answer, explanation and textbook page: open in the app. - 84.Which of the following is correct about the respective role of the routes through which Islam was introduced into Ethiopia?
- A. Dahlk was both a staging point and the oldest Muslim state in the Ethiopian region
- B. The port of Zeila was used by Islamic warriors committed to Jihad
- C. the Dahlak Islands were the major point of entry to central Ethiopia
- D. The port of Zeila was the most important for entry into the interior
Answer, explanation and textbook page: open in the app. - 85.Which of the following is correct about the Omotic States of southern Ethiopia?
- A. The kingdom of Damot reached its peak during the reign of King Motalami
- B. The kingdom of Welayta was first mentioned during the reign of Amde Seyon
- C. The kingdom of Enerya had successfully resisted the expansion of the Oromo
- D. The kingdom of Kafa was incorporated by a section of Mecha Oromo
Answer, explanation and textbook page: open in the app. - 86.Which of the following is true about the reforms of Tewodros?
- A. Gafat became a central place for the manufacturing of cannons
- B. The Orthodox Church opposed Tewodros for abandoning the faith
- C. Reunification was denounced by the majority of peasant population
- D. Recognition of local dynasties suddenly disrupted the old practices
Answer, explanation and textbook page: open in the app. - 95.What was the most direct cause for the decline and downfall of the Agaw dynasty?
- A. The loss of revenue from external trades that weakened the state
- B. The problem of succession which always led to violence
- C. Formidable incursions from the Sudanese jihadists
- D. The challenge to their legitimacy from Amhara and Tigrai lords
Answer, explanation and textbook page: open in the app. - 100.Which of the following is true about the relationship between the Christian Kingdom and the Omotic States of the south?
- A. Welayta had absolutely no relationship with the Christian Kingdom up until the time of Menelik
- B. The name Limmu-Enarya signifies the annexation of Enarya into the Christian Kingdom
- C. Damot put up a successful resistance against the Christian Kingdom up until the time of Menelik
- D. The kingdom of Bizamo was incorporated into the Christian Kingdom in the 16th century
Answer, explanation and textbook page: open in the app.