12 Questions
Which of the following is correct about the decline of the Zagwe Kingdom?
It declined due to lack of succession and power struggle.
Which of the following is wrong about the kingdom of Damot?
Its history can be traced back to the modern period.
The legend about Prester John of Indies had strengthened the relation between Ethiopia and which of the following?
Europe
The root cause of the inter-state conflict in Ethiopia during the sixteenth century was the
Expansion of Islam and emergence of Muslim states.
The most dominant Muslim State that attained economic and political hegemony in the Horn of Africa during the sixteenth century was the sultanate of
Adal
The political and religious center of the Oromo before the sixteenth century was
Madda Walabu
What is the main idea behind the statement "Where there are no sources, there is no history"?
History should be based solely on factual evidence from primary sources.
Which term refers to a period of ten years?
Decade
Which of the following features was commonly shared by ancient Egypt and Nubia?
Being located along the Nile Valley
Which of the following early civilizations developed in the Western Hemisphere?
Aztec
Which term describes ancient states that were ruled by religious authorities?
Theocracies
Which statement about the Kingdom of Axum is incorrect?
At its peak, its territory extended across the Red Sea.
Test your knowledge on historical sources and dating techniques with this quiz. Questions cover the importance of sources in history and different methods of dating historical periods.
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