12 Questions
Where was the new capital city of the highland Christian Kingdom established?
Gondar
What was Gondar known for during the Gondar period?
Its architectural achievements and building technology
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
Who ruled over the kingdom until her death in 1767?
Itege Mentewab
What led to the decline of Gondar as a political center and economic prosperity?
Political disorder, social unrest, court intrigues, and the weakening Gondarine monarchy
When was Gondar founded?
1636
What was the primary reason for the shift of the political center from Shewa to the Tana?
The threat from Adal
What was a characteristic of Gondar during the reigns of three successive kings?
Great prosperity and technological developments
What was the occupation of the people attracted to Gondar during its period of prosperity?
Merchants, craftspeople, and rural people
Who dominated the last stage of the Gondarine period?
Itege Mentewab, wife of Emperor Bakafa
What was the consequence of the weakening Gondarine monarchy?
Gondar declined as a political center and economic prosperity
What was a feature of Gondar during its period of prosperity?
Urban features
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.
Learn about the Gondar period, a time when the rulers of the highland Christian Kingdom moved their capital to Gondar in the 16th century. Discover the city's architectural achievements and notable buildings.
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