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What did the rulers of the 'Solomonic' Dynasty claim?
They were descendants of the last king of Aksum and legitimate to take over state power from the Zagwe dynasty
Why is the name 'Restoration' placed in quotation marks?
Because it is a legendary claim with no historical evidence
Why is the name 'Solomonic' placed in quotation marks?
Because it is a legendary claim with no historical evidence
What did the Kibre Negest claim about Ethiopian ruling class descent?
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What caused political instability following the end of Yikuno-Amlak's reign?
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To whom did Yegba-Tsion write a letter reflecting the existence of power struggles for succession?
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During which reign was a 'royal prison' established at Amba-Gishen?
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Where was the 'royal prison' located?
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Who destroyed Amba-Gishen and when?
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To which region did the center of the dynasty gradually shift southward?
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Who was the first 'Solomonic' King?
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What were Emperor Amde-Tsion's main motives for territorial expansion?
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Which territories did Amde-Tsion's army expand into around 1323/4?
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To whom did Amde-Tsion give Enderta to consolidate control of the Christian state?
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'Enterprise' refers to the flow of what to the coast following major routes?
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What was the first permanent capital established after coming to power, by Yikuno-Amlak?
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What did the rulers of the 'Solomonic' Dynasty claim?
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Why is the name 'Solomonic' placed in quotation marks?
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What did the Kibre Negest claim about Ethiopian ruling class descent?
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During which reign was a 'royal prison' established at Amba-Gishen?
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What caused political instability following the end of Yikuno-Amlak's reign?
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Who was the first 'Solomonic' King?
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During which reign was the 'royal prison' established at Amba-Gishen?
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Who destroyed Amba-Gishen and when?
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What did the rulers of the 'Solomonic' Dynasty claim?
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Why is the name 'Restoration' placed in quotation marks?
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What was the first permanent capital established after coming to power, by Yikuno-Amlak?
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What caused political instability following the end of Yikuno-Amlak's reign?
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'Enterprise' refers to the flow of what to the coast following major routes?
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Who was the first 'Solomonic' King?
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Study Notes
The 'Solomonic' Dynasty
- Rulers of the 'Solomonic' Dynasty claimed to be descendants of the biblical King Solomon and Queen of Sheba.
- The name 'Solomonic' is placed in quotation marks because it is a disputed title, as the dynasty's connection to King Solomon is not historical fact.
Kibre Negest
- The Kibre Negest claimed that the Ethiopian ruling class descended from the biblical King Solomon and Queen of Sheba.
Yikuno-Amlak's Reign
- Yikuno-Amlak was the first 'Solomonic' King.
- The first permanent capital established after coming to power was Tegot.
- Political instability followed the end of Yikuno-Amlak's reign due to power struggles for succession.
Royal Prison
- A 'royal prison' was established at Amba-Gishen during the reign of Yegba-Tsion.
- Amba-Gishen was located in the north of Ethiopia.
- The 'royal prison' was destroyed by Emperor Amde-Tsion in 1333.
Territorial Expansion
- Emperor Amde-Tsion's main motives for territorial expansion were to consolidate control of the Christian state and spread Christianity.
- Amde-Tsion's army expanded into the territories of Dawaro, Fetegar, and Hadiya around 1323/4.
- Amde-Tsion gave Enderta to his brother, Sabr Ad-Din, to consolidate control of the Christian state.
Enterprise
- 'Enterprise' refers to the flow of goods and trading activities to the coast following major routes.
Center of the Dynasty
- The center of the dynasty gradually shifted southward to the region of Shewa.
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Test your knowledge about the Solomonic Dynasty of Ethiopia, their claim to descent from the last king of Aksum, and their historical legitimacy. Explore the legendary origins of the dynasty and its elaboration in the Kibre Negest ('Glory of Kings').
