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The two major trade routes in Ethiopia during the 19th century started at Addis Ababa.
The two major trade routes in Ethiopia during the 19th century started at Addis Ababa.
False
One of the major trade routes passed through Adwa, Asmara, and ended at Djibouti.
One of the major trade routes passed through Adwa, Asmara, and ended at Djibouti.
False
The principal commodities traded in these routes included gold and diamonds.
The principal commodities traded in these routes included gold and diamonds.
False
Maria Theresa Thalers (MTT) were introduced by Portuguese traders.
Maria Theresa Thalers (MTT) were introduced by Portuguese traders.
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Muslim merchants known as Jabarti were prominent in the northern parts of Ethiopia during these trading activities.
Muslim merchants known as Jabarti were prominent in the northern parts of Ethiopia during these trading activities.
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Cottage industry and handicraft technology did not exist in Ethiopia long ago according to the text.
Cottage industry and handicraft technology did not exist in Ethiopia long ago according to the text.
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The long-distance traders involved in these routes had similar backgrounds and all came from a single ethnic group.
The long-distance traders involved in these routes had similar backgrounds and all came from a single ethnic group.
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The two major trade routes never intersected or branched out to different destinations.
The two major trade routes never intersected or branched out to different destinations.
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Salt bars (amole) were exclusively used as a medium of exchange without any other currency involved.
Salt bars (amole) were exclusively used as a medium of exchange without any other currency involved.
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The trade routes discussed in the text connected Ethiopia to the Red Sea coast.
The trade routes discussed in the text connected Ethiopia to the Red Sea coast.
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Study Notes
19th Century Ethiopian Trade Routes
- Two major trade routes originated from Addis Ababa during the 19th century
- One trade route passed through Adwa, Asmara, and terminated at Djibouti
- Gold and diamonds were among the principal commodities traded on these routes
- Maria Theresa Thalers (MTT) were introduced by Portuguese traders
- Muslim merchants, known as Jabarti, dominated trade in northern Ethiopia
- No evidence of cottage industry and handicraft technology existed in Ethiopia previously
Trade Characteristics
- Long-distance traders shared similar backgrounds and belonged to a single ethnic group
- The two major trade routes did not intersect or branch out to different destinations
- Salt bars (amole) were used exclusively as a medium of exchange, with no other currency involved
- The trade routes connected Ethiopia to the Red Sea coast
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Explore the major trade routes that connected different regions in Ethiopia and the Horn of Africa during the 19th century. Learn about the key market centers and destinations along these trade routes.
