Exploring Ethiopia's Medieval Period
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Which event marked the beginning of Ethiopia's medieval period?

  • The ruling of Yekuno-Amlak
  • Yekuno-Amlak's victory over the last Zagwe ruler (correct)
  • The deposition of Emperor Haile Selassie I
  • The establishment of the 'Royal Prison'
  • Who claimed descent from the family of Yekuno-Amlak?

  • All Ethiopian monarchs (correct)
  • The Zagwe rulers
  • Emperor Haile Selassie I
  • YegbaTsion
  • What is the Kibre-Negest?

  • A ruling dynasty
  • A monarchical line
  • A prison
  • A national epic (correct)
  • What characterized YegbaTsion's reign and the following decade or more?

    <p>Constant power struggles among the sons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did Yekuno-Amlak take power from the hands of the Zagwe?

    <p>About 1270</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Medieval Period of Ethiopia

    • The event that marked the beginning of Ethiopia's medieval period was the overthrow of the Zagwe dynasty by Yekuno-Amlak in 1270.

    Yekuno-Amlak

    • Yekuno-Amlak claimed descent from the family of Solomonids, the royal house of Ethiopia.

    Kibre-Negest

    • The Kibre-Negest is a 14th-century Ethiopian librothesis, or collection of writings, that chronicles the history of Ethiopia, including the Solomonic dynasty and its kings.

    Reign of Yegba Tsion

    • Yegba Tsion's reign and the following decade or more were characterized by a period of cultural and religious revival, marked by the resurgence of Christianity and the rebuilding of churches and monasteries.

    Rise to Power of Yekuno-Amlak

    • Yekuno-Amlak took power from the hands of the Zagwe dynasty in 1270, establishing the Solomonic dynasty.

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    Test your knowledge on Ethiopia's medieval period and the restoration of the Solomonic dynasty. This quiz covers topics such as Yekuno-Amlak's victory, the revival of the dynasty, and the Kibre-Negest. Challenge yourself and learn more about this fascinating period in Ethiopian history.

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