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The Halaba inhabited the territory between the Bilate River and Lake ______.
The Halaba inhabited the territory between the Bilate River and Lake ______.
Hawasa
At the apex of the indigenous administration was the ______ (king).
At the apex of the indigenous administration was the ______ (king).
Woma
The Halabi ______, an assembly of village leaders, handled societal matters such as disputes between clans.
The Halabi ______, an assembly of village leaders, handled societal matters such as disputes between clans.
Ogete
The traditional administrative and judicial system functioned based on ______, which constituted the laws and values of the society.
The traditional administrative and judicial system functioned based on ______, which constituted the laws and values of the society.
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______'s principal center, Kolito, was once a principal market place.
______'s principal center, Kolito, was once a principal market place.
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The Sidama governance system was led by the ______ who consulted with a council of elders called Songo.
The Sidama governance system was led by the ______ who consulted with a council of elders called Songo.
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Sidama society was divided into generational sets called ______.
Sidama society was divided into generational sets called ______.
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The Gedeo lineage traces back to ______, the older brother of Gujo.
The Gedeo lineage traces back to ______, the older brother of Gujo.
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The Gedeo had a traditional governance system called ______ which was based on age classes.
The Gedeo had a traditional governance system called ______ which was based on age classes.
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Konso villages were walled, known as ______, and subdivided into wards called kanta.
Konso villages were walled, known as ______, and subdivided into wards called kanta.
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Flashcards
Who was the Woma?
Who was the Woma?
The indigenous ruler of the Halaba people.
What was the Halabi Ogete?
What was the Halabi Ogete?
An assembly of village leaders responsible for resolving disputes and handling societal matters within the Halaba community.
What is Sera?
What is Sera?
The traditional laws and values of the Halaba society, guiding their administration and judicial system.
What were the primary economic activities of the Halaba?
What were the primary economic activities of the Halaba?
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What was Kolito?
What was Kolito?
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Sidama Governance System
Sidama Governance System
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Gedeo Governance System (Balle)
Gedeo Governance System (Balle)
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Sasserogo
Sasserogo
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Konso Council of Elders (Hayyota)
Konso Council of Elders (Hayyota)
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Konso Villages (Paletas)
Konso Villages (Paletas)
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Study Notes
Halaba
- Halaba inhabited territory between the Bilate River and Lake Hawasa
- Indigenous administration was the Woma (king)
- Below the king were clan or village leaders
- Halabi Ogete, an assembly of village leaders, handled societal matters
- Traditional administrative and judicial system functioned based on Sera
- Economy was largely based on subsistence agriculture and livestock rearing
- Main cash crops: red pepper, maize, and teff
- Halaba's principal center, Kolilo, was a major market place
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Explore the unique indigenous administration and economic practices of the Halaba people, who inhabit the territory between the Bilate River and Lake Hawasa. Discover the roles of the Woma (king), clan leaders, and the Halabi Ogete assembly. Learn about their subsistence agriculture, livestock rearing, and major cash crops.
