Ethiopian History: Matching and Fill-in-the-Blanks
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Match the items in column A with their corresponding items in column B:

Se'ele Kristos = M) Ardent Ethiopian Catholic Sinqe = G) Female solidarity Serse-Dengel = E) Guzera Castle Nur Ibn Mujahdin = D) Makhzumi Khalid ibn al-Walid Sultanate of Shewa = J) Nilotic Sheikdom Aqoldi = K) Women war leaders Dejach Goshu Zewde = N) Bahir Gimb Mikael Zara-Yaqob = L) Father of Fasiledes

______ was the founder of the Sultanate of Ifat.

Mohammed Ahmed Badlay

The earliest known message to Ethiopia from a European monarch is the letter of ______.

Debre Berhan

The Ethiopian Postal Service and Railway System were established during the reign of ______.

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The ruler of Harar who moved the capital of the sultanate to Awsa was ______.

<p>Mahammad Yasa Arar</p> Signup and view all the answers

An Ethiopian queen who sought the support of Portugal in order to counteract the military threat of Ottoman Turkey in the 16th century was ______.

<p>Elene</p> Signup and view all the answers

The battle of ______ marked the end of the rule of the Gondarine kingdom by the Yejju lords.

<p>Ayšal</p> Signup and view all the answers

The group of officials who provided advice to the Kaffan kings were known as ______.

<p>Balla-Oro</p> Signup and view all the answers

The governor of Begemedir who was defeated by the Shewan forces under Ras Teferi Mekonnen in 1930 at the battle of Anchim was ______.

<p>Dejazmach Haylu Kebede</p> Signup and view all the answers

______ was the last king of Wolayta before its incorporation to the imperial state of Ethiopia under Emperor Menelik.

<p>Tona</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Who was Se'ele Kristos?

Ardent Ethiopian Catholic.

What is 'Sinqe'?

A symbol of female solidarity in Ethiopia.

Who was Serse-Dengel?

Known for the battle of Guramba.

Who was Nur Ibn Mujahdin?

Associated with Jegol of Harar.

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What is the Sultanate of Shewa?

Founded by Makhzumi Khalid ibn al-Walid.

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Who was Aqoldi?

Associated with the battle of Ayshal.

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Who was Dejach Goshu Zewde?

Associated with Debre Berhan.

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Who was Zara-Yaqob?

Father of Fasiledes.

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Who founded Ifat?

Umar Walashma.

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Who sent the earliest message to Ethiopia?

King Henry IV of England.

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Who established the Ethiopian Postal Service and Railway System?

Emperor Menelik II.

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Who moved the capital of Harar to Awsa?

Sultan Abu Bakr b. Muhammad.

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Which queen sought Portugal's support?

Queen Eleni.

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Which battle ended Yejju lords' rule?

The Battle of Debre Tabor.

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Who advised the Kaffan kings?

The Mekanissa.

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Who was defeated at the battle of Anchim?

Dejazmach Feqre Silassie.

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Who was the last king of Wolayta?

Tona Gaga.

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Who was the Ethiopian Catholic?

Se'ele Kristos.

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What does Sinqe represent?

Symbol of female solidarity.

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Who fought at Guramba?

Serse-Dengel.

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Who connects to Jegol of Harar?

Nur Ibn Mujahdin.

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Who founded Shewa?

Makhzumi Khalid ibn al-Walid.

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Who was involved in the battle of Ayshal?

Aqoldi.

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Who lived at Debre Berhan?

Dejach Goshu Zewde.

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Who was the father of Fasiledes?

Zara-Yaqob.

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Who established Ifat?

Umar Walashma.

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Which European monarch sent a letter?

King Henry IV.

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Who built railway systems?

Menelik II.

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Who moved Harar's capital?

Abu Bakr b. Muhammad.

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Eleni sought

Queen Eleni.

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Study Notes

  • These are the answers to questions in the format of matching and fill in the blanks

Matching Column A with Column B

  • Se'ele Kristos: L) Father of Fasiledes
  • Sinqe: K) Women war leaders
  • Serse-Dengel: E) Guzera Castle
  • Nur Ibn Mujahdin: D) Makhzumi Khalid ibn al-Walid
  • Sultanate of Shewa: H) The battle of Guramba
  • Aqoldi: J) Nilotic Sheikdom
  • Dejach Goshu Zewde: N) Bahir Gimb Mikael
  • Zara-Yaqob: M) Ardent Ethiopian Catholic

Fill in the Blanks

  • [Blank 1]: Makhzumi was the founder of the sultanate of Ifat.
  • [Blank 2]: The earliest known message to Ethiopia from a European monarch is the letter of Afonso de Albuquerque .
  • [Blank 3]: The Ethiopian Postal Service and Railway System were established during the reign of Emperor Menelik II.
  • [Blank 4]: The ruler of Harar who moved the capital of the sultanate to Awsa was Mohammed Ahmed Badlay.
  • [Blank 5]: An Ethiopian queen who sought the support of Portugal in order to counteract the military threat of Ottoman Turkey in the 16th century was Eleni.
  • [Blank 6]: The battle of Debre Berhan marked the end of the rule of the Gondarine kingdom by the Yejju lords.
  • [Blank 7]: The group of officials who provided advice to the Kaffan kings were known as Guda.
  • [Blank 8]: The governor of Begemedir who was defeated by the Shewan forces under Ras Teferi Mekonnen in 1930 at the battle of Anchim was Dejach Goshu Zewde.
  • [Blank 9]: Kawo Tona was the last king of Wolayta before its incorporation to the imperial state of Ethiopia under Emperor Menelik.

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