Ethiopian Power Struggle 1906-1935

False (B)

To divide Ethiopia into spheres of influence for Britain, France, and Italy.

<p>Lij Iyasu</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Emperor Menelik II = Emperor of Ethiopia Ras Mekonnen Wolde Mikael = Right-hand man of Emperor Menelik II Lij Iyasu = Heir to the throne Empress Tayitu = Menelik's widow Ras Tessema Nadew = Regent to Lij Iyasu</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Proclamation of Princess Zewditu Menelik as Queen of Kings (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Traditionalist and Progressive groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Zewditu = Queen of Kings Ras Tafari Mekonnen = Heir to the throne and regent Ft. Habte Giorgis Dinagde = Chairman of the Council of Ministers Lij Iyasu = Deposed Emperor</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Promotion and demotion policy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>1910</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>Empress Tayitu = Removed from government duties in 1910 Lij Iyasu = Introduced modern reforms and dismissed old nobility Ras Mikael = Allied with Shoan nobility to protect his son Menelik II = Died in 1913, leading to Tayitu's exile</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Anti-slavery and slave trade decree (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

<p>Ras Tafari established a printing press = 1921 Crowning of Nigus Tafari = 1928 Admission to the League of Nations = 1923 Death of Empress Zewditu = 1930</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Tripartite Treaty (1906) was a secret agreement between Britain, France, and Italy to divide Ethiopia into spheres of influence. This treaty aimed to exploit Ethiopia's internal instability following Emperor Menelik's illness and his successor's unclear lineage. The treaty was never implemented, but it posed a severe threat to Ethiopia's independence.

Emperor Menelik's declining health and the death of his intended successor, Ras Mekonnen Wolde Mikael, in 1906 led to a power struggle within the Ethiopian royal family.

Emperor Menelik's efforts to address internal and external challenges included establishing the Council of Ministers to maintain government stability and rejecting the Tripartite Treaty to protect Ethiopia's sovereignty.

Empress Tayitu opposed the selection of Lij Iyasu as Emperor Menelik's successor due to his lack of blood ties to the dynasty, as she feared this could diminish her influence and potential control in future Ethiopian politics.

Emperor Menelik's announcement of Lij Iyasu as his heir and Ras Tessema Nadew as regent was an attempt to resolve the succession issue and stabilize the ruling power.

The period in Ethiopian history from 1917 to 1930 where Queen Zewditu and Ras Tafari Mekonnen shared power. This period was characterized by conflict between traditionalists (Zewditu's side) who wanted to maintain the old system and progressives (Ras Tafari's side) who wanted to modernize Ethiopia.

The group in Ethiopia during the Diarchy who supported Queen Zewditu. They sought to maintain the old socio-political and religious system, including feudalism, heavy taxes, and the gabar system.

The group in Ethiopia during the Diarchy who supported Ras Tafari Mekonnen. They called for reform against the old feudal order, heavy taxation, and the gabar system, pushing for a more modern and equitable system.

A system of forced labor prevalent in Ethiopia during the Diarchy. This system saw individuals, often from lower castes, forced to work without pay for landowners.

The coup that led to the deposition of Lij Iyasu as Emperor of Ethiopia in 1916. This event was orchestrated by the Shoan nobility, who feared his pro-Muslim policies and his lack of attention to government affairs. The Shoan nobility aimed to restore their political dominance.

A policy implemented by Empress Tayitu to promote her allies and demote her political opponents. It involved assigning high-ranking positions to loyalists, while removing those seen as threats. This policy ultimately led to significant conflict with the Shoan nobility.

A key figure who opposed Empress Tayitu's policies. He was the father of Lij Iyasu, who later became Emperor, and formed alliances with the Shoan nobility to counter Tayitu's actions.

A traditional method of criminal detection in Ethiopia. It involved physically chaining the accused and the accuser together until justice was served.

A system used in Ethiopia to resolve accusations. It meant that the accused and the accuser were linked together in chains until justice was determined.

A group of former soldiers who had served as colonial troops in Libya. They were recruited by Lij Iyasu and formed a modern police force. They earned the nickname 'Trunbulle'

Ras Tafari dismissed the Council of Ministers in 1918, replacing it with the Crown Council. This move aimed to reduce corruption and consolidate his power by placing loyal allies in key positions.

Lij Iyasu, a potential rival to Ras Tafari, was imprisoned in 1921 and remained incarcerated until his death in 1936. This event eliminated a significant obstacle to Ras Tafari's ambitions.

Ras Tafari's efforts to modernize Ethiopia included establishing printing presses and expanding access to modern education. This aimed to modernize Ethiopian society and enhance the image of the nation on the global stage.

Ethiopia's admission to the League of Nations in 1923 marked a significant achievement for Ras Tafari. His efforts to abolish slavery and slave trade secured international recognition for Ethiopia.

Autocracy refers to a political system where power is centralized in the hands of a single ruler. In Ethiopia's context, Emperor Haile Sellasie I's rule exemplifies this system.