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Medieval Ethiopia: every EUEE question 2015–2018 E.C. (38 questions), solved

38 questions · 2015 ×12 · 2016 ×10 · 2017 ×7 · 2018 ×9

Zagwe, the early Solomonic state, Adal, Oromo movements and Gondar from EUEE History.

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2018 E.C. · social · Q10 · Islam and Christianity

What was the common feature of the Christian Kingdom before and after Yekuno Amlak?
  1. A. Continued to have the same territorial stretch.
  2. B. Constructed several Rock-hewn churches.
  3. C. Attempted to homogenize the people under its rule.
  4. D. Maintained the prevailing Christian culture.
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2018 E.C. · social · Q14 · Islam and Christianity

Why did the Portuguese and Ottoman Turkey involve in the 16th century conflict between the sultanate of Adal and Christian Kingdom?
  1. A. To assert their sphere of influence in the Red Sea region.
  2. B. Both wanted to get slaves in the interior parts of Ethiopia.
  3. C. They sought to spread their respective religion in Ethiopia.
  4. D. Both aspired to support their respective fellow believers in Ethiopia.
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Answer: A

Answer A: To assert their sphere of influence in the Red Sea region.. The stem is: Why did the Portuguese and Ottoman Turkey involve in the 16th century conflict between the sultanate of Adal and Christian Kingdom? Letter A is the Abrari key for this Islam and Christianity.

📖 G11 History, Unit 7, §7.4, p. 195“7.4. Relationship between the Christian Highland Kingdom and the Sultanate of Adal (1520s – 1559)”

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2018 E.C. · social · Q15 · History

How did the expulsion of the Jesuits from Ethiopia in the 17th century influence subsequent Ethio-European relationship?
  1. A. Ethiopia stopped ties until Europeans opened legations.
  2. B. Almost all European governments mistrusted Ethiopia forever.
  3. C. The Jesuits misinformed Europeans that Ethiopia was not good match.
  4. D. The interaction between them interrupted for a century and half.
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2018 E.C. · social · Q16 · Gondar period

Which of the following was NOT a feature of Gondar city as an urban center?
  1. A. The existence of diversified and large number of populations
  2. B. The presence of separate living quarters for different religious groups
  3. C. The limited interaction between the city and the rural society
  4. D. The construction of magnificent castles and palaces
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2018 E.C. · social · Q47 · History

Which one of the following explains the relationship of the Sultanate of Shewa with the neighboring states?
  1. A. It established relations with the Sultanate of Adal.
  2. B. It traced its origin to the Walasma ruling family.
  3. C. It was the founder of the Shewan kingdom.
  4. D. Its hegemony ended by the conquest of Ifat.
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2018 E.C. · social · Q60 · Human evolution

Which of the following factor has enabled the restoration of the 'Solomonic' dynasty possible?
  1. A. Strong military operation conducted by Yekuno Amlak.
  2. B. Anti Aksumite propaganda by the Orthodox church.
  3. C. The legend of the Queen of Sheba empowered Yekuno Amlak.
  4. D. Unity of Yekuno Amlak with rebels that opposed Yitbarek.
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2018 E.C. · social · Q63 · Islam and Christianity

What was the major cause for the conflict between the Sultanate of Adal and Christian Highland kingdom in Ethiopia?
  1. A. Maintaining balance of power
  2. B. Religious differences
  3. C. Economic competition
  4. D. Foreign intervention
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2018 E.C. · social · Q76 · Gondar period

What were the two destinations of the long-distance trade that passed through the city of Gondar in the 19th century?
  1. A. Tajura and Obock
  2. B. Adwa and Port Sudan
  3. C. Metemma and Massawa
  4. D. Sudan and Egypt
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