5 Questions
What was one of the reasons for Tewodros's confiscation of church land?
To distribute it among the landless
Why did Tewodros reduce the number of priests and deacons in each church to five?
To limit the influence of the clergy
What was a significant internal challenge to Tewodros's reforms?
Opposition from regional leaders
What led to Tewodros's conflict with the British?
Lack of support from foreign powers for modernization
How did Tewodros's reign come to an end?
He committed suicide after the storming of Maqdella by the British
Study Notes
Tewodros's Reforms
- One of the reasons for Tewodros's confiscation of church land was to reduce the power of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church.
- Tewodros reduced the number of priests and deacons in each church to five to streamline the church's administration and make it more efficient.
Internal Challenges
- A significant internal challenge to Tewodros's reforms was the opposition from the Ethiopian Orthodox Church and the nobility.
Conflict with the British
- The conflict with the British was led by the seizure of British citizens and the refusal to release them, leading to a British expedition to Ethiopia.
Downfall of Tewodros
- Tewodros's reign came to an end when he committed suicide in 1868, upon the defeat of his army by the British forces at the Battle of Magdala.
Test your knowledge about Emperor Tewodros II's reforms and modernization efforts, as well as the challenges and opposition he faced. Explore the impact of his actions on the clergy, administrative structure, and regionalism in Ethiopia.
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