4 Questions
What was the major Ethiopian export item since ancient times?
Slaves
Where were the well-known slave auction markets located?
Yejjube in Gojjam and Abdul Rasul near Aleyu Amba
Which group of merchants dominated the long-distance trade of the nineteenth century?
Jabarti
Who came to dominate the local trade of the Gibe region?
Afkala
Test your knowledge of the history of Ethiopian slave trade, including the export of slaves to Sudan and Arabia, as well as the emergence of coffee as an important export item. Explore the impact of rail transport on the trade industry.
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