5 Questions
Which event marked the beginning of Ethiopia's medieval period?
Yekuno-Amlak's victory over the last Zagwe ruler
Who claimed descent from the family of Yekuno-Amlak?
All Ethiopian monarchs
What is the Kibre-Negest?
A national epic
What characterized YegbaTsion's reign and the following decade or more?
Constant power struggles among the sons
When did Yekuno-Amlak take power from the hands of the Zagwe?
About 1270
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.
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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