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Questions and Answers
Where did the merchants of Shewa proceed to from Basso?
Where did the merchants of Shewa proceed to from Basso?
- Tajura
- Obock
- Ankober (correct)
- Metemma
Which market served as a point of contact for people between the Abay and the Gibe River valleys?
Which market served as a point of contact for people between the Abay and the Gibe River valleys?
- Assendabo (correct)
- Basso
- Soddo
- Derita
Which kingdom revived the caravan route that linked the Shewan Plateau with Harar?
Which kingdom revived the caravan route that linked the Shewan Plateau with Harar?
- Begemder
- Gondar
- Shewan (correct)
- Soddo
Which market in Wollo was a very important market centre?
Which market in Wollo was a very important market centre?
Study Notes
Trade Routes and Market Centers
- Merchants of Shewa proceeded to Harar from Basso.
- Basso market served as a point of contact for people between the Abay and the Gibe River valleys.
- The Kingdom of Shewa revived the caravan route that linked the Shewan Plateau with Harar.
- Alamata market in Wollo was a very important market center.
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Test your knowledge about the main caravan trade routes in Ethiopia, including the significance of Assendabo and Basso markets as important meeting places for merchants. Explore the historical trade connections between the Gibe region, Assendabo, and Basso in southwestern Ethiopia.