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Where was the new capital city of the highland Christian Kingdom established?
Where was the new capital city of the highland Christian Kingdom established?
- Adal
- Gondar (correct)
- Tana
- Shewa
What was Gondar known for during the Gondar period?
What was Gondar known for during the Gondar period?
- Its agricultural achievements
- Its naval power
- Its military conquests
- Its architectural achievements and building technology (correct)
Why did the rulers of the highland Christian Kingdom shift their political center from Shewa?
Why did the rulers of the highland Christian Kingdom shift their political center from Shewa?
- Due to Adal's threat and the Oromo population movement (correct)
- Due to the growth of Gondar as a commercial center
- Due to the weakening Gondarine monarchy
- Due to the death of Itege Mentewab
Who ruled over the kingdom until her death in 1767?
Who ruled over the kingdom until her death in 1767?
What led to the decline of Gondar as a political center and economic prosperity?
What led to the decline of Gondar as a political center and economic prosperity?
When was Gondar founded?
When was Gondar founded?
What was the primary reason for the shift of the political center from Shewa to the Tana?
What was the primary reason for the shift of the political center from Shewa to the Tana?
What was a characteristic of Gondar during the reigns of three successive kings?
What was a characteristic of Gondar during the reigns of three successive kings?
What was the occupation of the people attracted to Gondar during its period of prosperity?
What was the occupation of the people attracted to Gondar during its period of prosperity?
Who dominated the last stage of the Gondarine period?
Who dominated the last stage of the Gondarine period?
What was the consequence of the weakening Gondarine monarchy?
What was the consequence of the weakening Gondarine monarchy?
What was a feature of Gondar during its period of prosperity?
What was a feature of Gondar during its period of prosperity?
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Study Notes
The Gondar Period
- Began in the mid-16th century, marked by the shift of the political center from Shewa to the Tana due to the threat of Adal and the Oromo population movement.
- Founded by Fasiladas around 1636, Gondar became a permanent capital city.
- Known for its architectural achievements and building technology.
Architectural Achievements
- Several kings built magnificent castles, palaces, churches, bridges, and swimming pools.
- Gondar developed urban features, becoming an important commercial center.
Economic Prosperity
- Attracted merchants, craftspeople, and rural people, leading to great prosperity and technological developments during the reigns of three successive kings.
- Declined due to political disorder, social unrest, court intrigues, and the weakening Gondarine monarchy.
Notable Figure
- Itege Mentewab, wife of Emperor Bakafa, ruled the kingdom until her death in 1767, dominating the last stage of the Gondarine period.
The Gondar Period
- Began in the mid-16th century, marked by the shift of the political center from Shewa to the Tana due to the threat of Adal and the Oromo population movement.
- Founded by Fasiladas around 1636, Gondar became a permanent capital city.
- Known for its architectural achievements and building technology.
Architectural Achievements
- Several kings built magnificent castles, palaces, churches, bridges, and swimming pools.
- Gondar developed urban features, becoming an important commercial center.
Economic Prosperity
- Attracted merchants, craftspeople, and rural people, leading to great prosperity and technological developments during the reigns of three successive kings.
- Declined due to political disorder, social unrest, court intrigues, and the weakening Gondarine monarchy.
Notable Figure
- Itege Mentewab, wife of Emperor Bakafa, ruled the kingdom until her death in 1767, dominating the last stage of the Gondarine period.
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