Historical Sources and Dating Techniques Quiz
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Which of the following is correct about the decline of the Zagwe Kingdom?

  • It expanded its territory beyond the Red Sea coasts.
  • It declined soon as the Arabs had destroyed the port of Adulis.
  • It developed a unique cultural tradition that deviated from the Axumite period.
  • It declined due to lack of succession and power struggle. (correct)
  • Which of the following is wrong about the kingdom of Damot?

  • It was founded by Motalami.
  • It resisted the expansion of Zagwe rulers successfully.
  • Its territory also included the central and southern parts of Shawa.
  • Its history can be traced back to the modern period. (correct)
  • The legend about Prester John of Indies had strengthened the relation between Ethiopia and which of the following?

  • Europe (correct)
  • Egypt
  • Israel
  • South Arabia
  • The root cause of the inter-state conflict in Ethiopia during the sixteenth century was the

    <p>Expansion of Islam and emergence of Muslim states.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The most dominant Muslim State that attained economic and political hegemony in the Horn of Africa during the sixteenth century was the sultanate of

    <p>Adal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The political and religious center of the Oromo before the sixteenth century was

    <p>Madda Walabu</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main idea behind the statement "Where there are no sources, there is no history"?

    <p>History should be based solely on factual evidence from primary sources.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to a period of ten years?

    <p>Decade</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following features was commonly shared by ancient Egypt and Nubia?

    <p>Being located along the Nile Valley</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following early civilizations developed in the Western Hemisphere?

    <p>Aztec</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes ancient states that were ruled by religious authorities?

    <p>Theocracies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about the Kingdom of Axum is incorrect?

    <p>At its peak, its territory extended across the Red Sea.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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