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What is the primary focus of the discipline of history?

  • The story of humans in the future
  • The inquiries and accounts of past human events (correct)
  • The study of human life exclusively in Africa
  • The analysis of contemporary society
  • Which term describes the period before writing was developed?

  • Recent history
  • Ancient history
  • Modern history
  • Prehistory (correct)
  • What is one of the major objectives of studying history?

  • To analyze specific historical figures
  • To evaluate the place of Africa and Ethiopia in human evolution (correct)
  • To forecast future technological advancements
  • To acquire practical skills for current professions
  • Which group of professionals specifically studies human-related artifacts and remains from the past?

    <p>Archaeologists (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did history, as defined by written accounts, begin?

    <p>Around 5,500 years ago (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best differentiates history from prehistory?

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    What is primarily studied within prehistory?

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    What is one of the main features of the origin of state theories?

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    What defines history as a systematic study?

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    What is considered a primary source in historical study?

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    Which of the following is a secondary source?

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    What is historical interpretation primarily concerned with?

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    Why is critical evaluation of sources essential in historical study?

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    Which of the following statements about oral traditions is true?

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    What type of sources must historians avoid to ensure objectivity?

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    Which of the following is NOT an example of a primary source?

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    What primarily distinguishes history from prehistory?

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    What is a historical fact?

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    Which of the following best defines the role of history writers?

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    What skill is emphasized as important when studying history?

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    Why is the study of history considered important?

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    What does the term 'Istoria' relate to?

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    How does human interaction with the natural environment primarily manifest?

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    What is a key distinction between a fact and an opinion in historical studies?

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    Which statement accurately describes the influence of ancient Greece on modern terminology?

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    What was the role of the Senate in the Roman Republic?

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    What significant event marked the transition from the Roman Republic to the Roman Empire?

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    How did Roman law contribute to modern governance?

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    Which ancient structure is recognized as the most famous theatre in Rome?

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    What was the purpose of public baths in ancient Rome?

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    How did ancient Greek philosophers like Plato and Aristotle influence later eras?

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    What characterized the leadership structure during the early Roman Republic?

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    What significant action did Emperor Constantine take in 313 AD?

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    Which emperor ruled during the adoption of Christianity as the official religion of Rome?

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    What was one of the main conflicts between the Pope and the Bishop of Constantinople?

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    In what year did the split between the Roman Catholic Church and the Greek Orthodox Church occur?

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    What was the outcome of the Reformation movement that began in 1517?

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    What type of Christianity emerged from the early Christian era's competition between Rome and Constantinople?

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    Which characteristic defines the religious beliefs of ancient Egyptians?

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    What was a significant technological contribution of the Egyptians during their civilization?

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    Which of the following monasteries was NOT mentioned as significant in the expansion of Christianity in Ethiopia?

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    Who among the following was NOT listed as a prominent religious figure in the expansion of Christianity in Ethiopia?

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    What was one significant event that occurred as a result of Susneyos' conversion to Catholicism?

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    What year did Susneyos publicly announce his adherence to Catholicism?

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    What was a consequence of the expulsion of Jesuits from Ethiopia in 1636?

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    What enabled Protestant missionaries to build trust with local communities in Ethiopia in the 19th century?

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    Which of the following religious leaders was appointed as Patriarch of Ethiopia in 1622?

    <p>Afonso Mendes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact did the Portuguese voyages in the late 15th century have on Ethiopia?

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    Flashcards

    Prehistory

    The study of the distant past, before people developed writing.

    History

    The story of humans in the past, what they did, and what happened to them.

    Historians

    People who study and write about the human past.

    Chronology

    The arrangement of events in a time sequence.

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    Archaeologists

    Experts who study the past through material remains.

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    Anthropologists

    Experts who study human societies.

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    History Begins

    Around 5500 years ago, when people started to write.

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    Discipline of History

    The study and writing of the human past.

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    Prehistory vs. History

    Prehistory covers the past before written records, while history focuses on the past from the start of writing.

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    Historical Fact

    A true and verifiable statement about the past, supported by evidence.

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    Historical Opinion

    A writer's belief or interpretation of the past, not provable.

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    Fact vs. Opinion

    Distinguishing between something proven true and something only believed.

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    History as a discipline

    The study of the past, using evidence and sources to understand human events and their causes.

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    Human-Environment interaction

    How humans interact with and shape their surroundings, affecting their needs and production.

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    Historians

    People who study and write about the human past.

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    Sources of History

    Different records and materials used by historians to learn about the past.

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    Primary Source

    A source contemporary with the event being studied; direct evidence.

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    Secondary Source

    A source containing information derived from primary sources; indirect evidence.

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    Historical Interpretation

    The process of explaining past events based on analysis of sources.

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    Objective study

    A study of the past that avoids being influenced by personal opinions or biases.

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    Systematic Study

    Study of past events following set rules and procedures.

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    Source of History

    Evidence used to understand past events; primary and secondary.

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    Oral Tradition

    Historical information passed down through generations by word of mouth.

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    Critical Evaluation

    The assessment of sources to determine their reliability and validity before use.

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    Ancient Greece Influence

    Ancient Greece significantly impacted various aspects of human life, including democracy, philosophy, sports and more.

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    Plato and Aristotle

    Highly influential philosophers of ancient Greece who taught in Athens.

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    Roman Republic

    The Roman government from 509BC until 27BC, governed by elected officials and a powerful Senate.

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    Roman Empire

    The period after the Roman Republic, lasting until 476 AD, characterised by significant expansion and influence.

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    Roman Law

    Legal system that formed the basis for legal systems in many Western countries.

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    Roman Engineering

    Roman innovations in roads, bridges, and aqueducts, providing models for later engineering.

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    Consuls

    Two elected officials who headed the Roman Republic government, serving for one year each.

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    Roman Civilization's Start

    Rome began in present-day Italy, around 753 BC.

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    Edict of Milan

    A 313 AD Roman decree granting religious tolerance, allowing Christians to practice their faith without persecution.

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    Theodosius the Great

    Roman Emperor who made Christianity the official religion of the Roman Empire in 392 AD.

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    Christianity's Spread

    The process of Christianity becoming a dominant religion in Western Europe.

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    Great Schism

    The split of the Christian Church in 1054 into the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church.

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    Roman Catholic Church

    One of the two major Christian branches formed after the Great Schism, originating in Rome.

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    Eastern Orthodox

    A major branch of Christianity resulting from the Great Schism, centered in Constantinople.

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    Monotheism

    Belief in one God.

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    Reasons for Christianity spread

    Various factors that contributed to Christianity's growth, including religious tolerance and adoption by the Roman Empire.

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    Ethiopian Christian Expansion

    The spread of Christianity into regions outside of traditional early medieval Ethiopian areas, driven by religious leaders and their disciples.

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    Portuguese Voyages

    Portuguese explorations that led to contact between Catholicism and Ethiopia in the late 15th century.

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    Jesuit Missionaries

    Catholic missionaries, primarily Jesuits, who attempted to convert Ethiopian Orthodox Christians to Catholicism in the 16th-17th centuries.

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    Susneyos' Catholicism

    Emperor Susneyos's public adoption of Catholicism in 1622, a move possibly to strengthen his political power.

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    Ethiopian-European Conflict

    The conflict between Ethiopian Orthodox Christians and the Portuguese Jesuits, leading to unrest and civil war in Gondar.

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    Expulsion of Jesuits

    The removal of Portuguese Jesuit missionaries from Ethiopia in the mid-17th century.

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    19th Century Missions

    The re-emergence of Catholic and Protestant missionary activities in Ethiopia during the opening of the 19th century.

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    Ethiopian Religious Leaders

    Key religious figures like Abba Iyesus Moa, Abba Giyorgis Zegasicha, and Abune Tekle-Haymanot who played a significant role in the expansion of Christianity in various regions of Ethiopia.

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    Study Notes

    Grade 9 History Textbook

    • The textbook covers prehistory, ancient history and modern history.
    • It includes different time periods like the Paleolithic, Neolithic, Ancient Age,

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