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What is a key disadvantage faced by cottage industries in Ethiopia when competing with factory-based manufacturers?
What is a key disadvantage faced by cottage industries in Ethiopia when competing with factory-based manufacturers?
- Higher production costs due to labor-intensive processes (correct)
- Limited product diversity compared to factories
- Strong international market presence
- Access to advanced technology for production
Which of the following is NOT considered a common cottage industry in Ethiopia?
Which of the following is NOT considered a common cottage industry in Ethiopia?
- Metal working
- Electronics assembly (correct)
- Basket making
- Pottery
What role did artisans and craftsmen play in Ethiopian society despite being marginalized?
What role did artisans and craftsmen play in Ethiopian society despite being marginalized?
- Prominent economic leaders in the government
- Essential contributors to the socio-economy (correct)
- Highly respected cultural figures
- Main providers of luxury goods for elites
Which products were notably manufactured by blacksmiths in Ethiopia?
Which products were notably manufactured by blacksmiths in Ethiopia?
What motivated Kassa Hailu to unify the country during his leadership?
What motivated Kassa Hailu to unify the country during his leadership?
What was a significant consequence of Ethiopia's craftsmen being marginalized?
What was a significant consequence of Ethiopia's craftsmen being marginalized?
How did Kassa Hailu initially gain prominence in military matters?
How did Kassa Hailu initially gain prominence in military matters?
What was the general public's attitude towards artisans in Ethiopia?
What was the general public's attitude towards artisans in Ethiopia?
What was the main purpose of confiscating church land during Tewodros II's reign?
What was the main purpose of confiscating church land during Tewodros II's reign?
Which of the following represents an internal opposition Tewodros II faced?
Which of the following represents an internal opposition Tewodros II faced?
What was the outcome of the storming of Meqdela on April 30, 1868?
What was the outcome of the storming of Meqdela on April 30, 1868?
After Tewodros II's death, who initially ascended to the throne as Emperor?
After Tewodros II's death, who initially ascended to the throne as Emperor?
Who was designated as Nigus Tekle-Haymanot of Gojjam in 1881?
Who was designated as Nigus Tekle-Haymanot of Gojjam in 1881?
Which two policies did Kassa Mircha follow to achieve his objectives?
Which two policies did Kassa Mircha follow to achieve his objectives?
Which agreement recognized Menelik as Negus of Shewa?
Which agreement recognized Menelik as Negus of Shewa?
What was one outcome of the Council of Boru-Meda held in 1878?
What was one outcome of the Council of Boru-Meda held in 1878?
What policy did Menelik II use in his territorial expansion efforts?
What policy did Menelik II use in his territorial expansion efforts?
What role did external conflict play in Tewodros II's reforms?
What role did external conflict play in Tewodros II's reforms?
What was a significant challenge to Tewodros II’s modernization attempts?
What was a significant challenge to Tewodros II’s modernization attempts?
Which phase of Menelik's territorial expansion involved his time as king of Shewa?
Which phase of Menelik's territorial expansion involved his time as king of Shewa?
Which group resisted Menelik's forces in the western Guraghe region?
Which group resisted Menelik's forces in the western Guraghe region?
How many campaigns did Menelik undertake to pacify the Arsi Oromo?
How many campaigns did Menelik undertake to pacify the Arsi Oromo?
Which area did Menelik successfully pacify after the battle of Azule in 1886?
Which area did Menelik successfully pacify after the battle of Azule in 1886?
Which leaders from Wallo converted to Christianity and changed their names?
Which leaders from Wallo converted to Christianity and changed their names?
What motivated Emperor Tewodros to modernize Ethiopia during the 19th century?
What motivated Emperor Tewodros to modernize Ethiopia during the 19th century?
What was the main request Tewodros made in his letter to Queen Victoria?
What was the main request Tewodros made in his letter to Queen Victoria?
What was a significant outcome of the British expedition to Ethiopia in 1868?
What was a significant outcome of the British expedition to Ethiopia in 1868?
What did Tewodros do following his defeat on 11 April 1868?
What did Tewodros do following his defeat on 11 April 1868?
Why did Egypt show renewed interest in occupying Ethiopia after the British expedition?
Why did Egypt show renewed interest in occupying Ethiopia after the British expedition?
Which attack was part of Khedive Ismail Pasha's campaign against Ethiopia in 1875?
Which attack was part of Khedive Ismail Pasha's campaign against Ethiopia in 1875?
Which leader commanded the British forces during the military expedition in 1867?
Which leader commanded the British forces during the military expedition in 1867?
What was the impact of the British military's actions post-expedition in 1868?
What was the impact of the British military's actions post-expedition in 1868?
What institution was outlawed by the leader mentioned in the content?
What institution was outlawed by the leader mentioned in the content?
What significant event occurred on February 1, 1917?
What significant event occurred on February 1, 1917?
Who was promoted to the rank of 'Ras' and named successor to the throne?
Who was promoted to the rank of 'Ras' and named successor to the throne?
What characterized the Diarchy Rule from 1917 to 1930?
What characterized the Diarchy Rule from 1917 to 1930?
Which faction was led by Fitawrari Habte Giorgis Dinagde during the Diarchy Rule?
Which faction was led by Fitawrari Habte Giorgis Dinagde during the Diarchy Rule?
What notable action did the regent face opposition from?
What notable action did the regent face opposition from?
What reform did Haile Selassie implement after gaining control?
What reform did Haile Selassie implement after gaining control?
What significant battle saw the defeat of Nigus Mikael's forces?
What significant battle saw the defeat of Nigus Mikael's forces?
What date was the treaty signed between King Menilek II and Count Pietro Antonelli?
What date was the treaty signed between King Menilek II and Count Pietro Antonelli?
What significant issue arose from the differences in the treaty's versions?
What significant issue arose from the differences in the treaty's versions?
What was Emperor Menilek II's response after failing to get the treaty revised?
What was Emperor Menilek II's response after failing to get the treaty revised?
Which river did the Italians cross to advance into Ethiopian territory?
Which river did the Italians cross to advance into Ethiopian territory?
What did Emperor Menilek II call for in response to the Italian encroachment?
What did Emperor Menilek II call for in response to the Italian encroachment?
What was the primary concern expressed by Emperor Menilek II regarding the Italians?
What was the primary concern expressed by Emperor Menilek II regarding the Italians?
What did Menilek II request from the strong and weak in his speech?
What did Menilek II request from the strong and weak in his speech?
How many articles did the treaty between Ethiopia and Italy contain?
How many articles did the treaty between Ethiopia and Italy contain?
What analogy did Menilek II use to describe the enemies' approach?
What analogy did Menilek II use to describe the enemies' approach?
What was implied about the treaty's revision process?
What was implied about the treaty's revision process?
How do positive phototropism effects contribute to a plant's survival?
How do positive phototropism effects contribute to a plant's survival?
What is the primary advantage of negative geotropism in plants?
What is the primary advantage of negative geotropism in plants?
Which type of growth response is demonstrated when root tips move toward water?
Which type of growth response is demonstrated when root tips move toward water?
What common trait is shared by both positive phototropism and positive hydrotropism?
What common trait is shared by both positive phototropism and positive hydrotropism?
Which statement best describes the role of gravity in plant growth mechanisms?
Which statement best describes the role of gravity in plant growth mechanisms?
What causes the bending of a plant towards a light source?
What causes the bending of a plant towards a light source?
Which response is classified as a negative tropism?
Which response is classified as a negative tropism?
What is the primary role of auxin in plant growth?
What is the primary role of auxin in plant growth?
Which hormone is responsible for breaking seed dormancy?
Which hormone is responsible for breaking seed dormancy?
How does auxin concentration affect the growth of roots compared to shoots?
How does auxin concentration affect the growth of roots compared to shoots?
What determines the direction of tropic responses in plants?
What determines the direction of tropic responses in plants?
What effect does abscisic acid have on plants?
What effect does abscisic acid have on plants?
What is the primary stimulus for positive tropism in plants?
What is the primary stimulus for positive tropism in plants?
What role does auxin play in phototropism?
What role does auxin play in phototropism?
In geotropism, what is the general behavior of roots and shoots in relation to gravity?
In geotropism, what is the general behavior of roots and shoots in relation to gravity?
What was concluded from Charles Darwin's experiments on phototropism?
What was concluded from Charles Darwin's experiments on phototropism?
What is a clinostat and its effect on plant growth?
What is a clinostat and its effect on plant growth?
How do plant roots demonstrate hydrotropism?
How do plant roots demonstrate hydrotropism?
Which of the following correctly describes phototropism?
Which of the following correctly describes phototropism?
What is primarily needed for roots to support their structure and carry out photosynthesis?
What is primarily needed for roots to support their structure and carry out photosynthesis?
Which type of plant growth response is classified as negative geotropism?
Which type of plant growth response is classified as negative geotropism?
Flashcards
Blacksmiths in Ethiopia
Blacksmiths in Ethiopia
A crucial cottage industry creating vital tools and weapons like ploughshares, knives, and swords, essential to Ethiopian life.
Ethiopian Cottage Industries
Ethiopian Cottage Industries
Traditional, labor-intensive industries common in Ethiopia, focusing on goods like metalwork, pottery, and textiles.
Disadvantage of Cottage Industries
Disadvantage of Cottage Industries
Competing with factory-based manufacturers is difficult because cottage industries produce goods slowly and often in limited quantities.
Kassa Hailu
Kassa Hailu
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Kassa's Strategy
Kassa's Strategy
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Ethiopian Unification
Ethiopian Unification
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Egyptian Military Advantage
Egyptian Military Advantage
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Ethiopian artisans
Ethiopian artisans
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Tewodros II's Reforms
Tewodros II's Reforms
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Challenges to Tewodros II's Reforms
Challenges to Tewodros II's Reforms
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British Conflict with Tewodros
British Conflict with Tewodros
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Fall of Tewodros II
Fall of Tewodros II
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Kassa Mircha's Policies
Kassa Mircha's Policies
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Yohannes IV's decentralized Administration
Yohannes IV's decentralized Administration
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Liche Agreement
Liche Agreement
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Contenders to the Ethiopian Throne
Contenders to the Ethiopian Throne
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Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahdo Church (EOTC)
Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahdo Church (EOTC)
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Council of Boru-Meda
Council of Boru-Meda
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Peaceful Submission
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Forceful Subjugation
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Menelik's Phases of Expansion
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Ras Gobana Dache
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Arsi and Hararghe resistance
Arsi and Hararghe resistance
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Battle of Azule
Battle of Azule
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Ethiopian Independence in 19th Century
Ethiopian Independence in 19th Century
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Tewodros's Request for British Assistance
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Reasons behind British Military Action
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British Expedition to Ethiopia
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Tewodros's Defeat at Aroge
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Tewodros's Suicide
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Egyptian Ambition in Northeast Africa
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Egyptian Invasion of Ethiopia
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Iyasu V
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Lebeshay
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Mehal Sefari
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Zewditu
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Teferi Mekonnen
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Diarchy
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Conservative vs. Progressive
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Habte Giorgis Dinagde
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Treaty of Wuchale
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Article XVII Discrepancy
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Emperor Menilek's Abrogation
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Italian Encroachment
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Emperor Menilek's Mobilization
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Ethiopian Resistance
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Ethiopian Defense
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Italian Motivation
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Ethiopian Resolve
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Ethiopian Victory
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Phototropism
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Positive Phototropism
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Hydrotropism
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Positive Hydrotropism
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Geotropism
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Positive Geotropism
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Negative Geotropism
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Clinostat
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Negative Hydrotropism
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Traditional Medicine Dependence
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What is tropism?
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Auxin
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How does auxin affect shoot and root growth?
How does auxin affect shoot and root growth?
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How does auxin cause phototropism?
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What are the five main plant hormones?
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What are some examples of responses in plants?
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Study Notes
Oromia Regional State West Arsi Zone
- Dodola IfA Boru Special Boarding Secondary School
- History Grade 10 Hand Out
- Author: Guye A. (MA)
- November 2023
- Dodola, Oromia
Socio-Economic and Political Developments in Ethiopia (1850s-1941)
- Long-distance trade routes connected southern, northern, and eastern Ethiopia and the Horn.
- Key trade centers included Bonga, Jiren/Hirmata, Saqa, Asandabo, Basso, Darita, and Gondar.
- Trade routes branched westward through Chilga to Sudan and westward through Adwa, Asmara, and Massawa.
- Major traded goods were ivory, civet musk, salt bars, and slaves.
- Salt bars (amole) served as currency.
- Maria Theresa Thaler (MTT) also circulated as currency, introduced from Austria.
- Muslim merchants dominated interior to coastal trade, including Jeberti and Afkala Oromo merchants, Safari Somali, and Jelaba Sudanese groups.
- Other prominent merchants were Argoba from Shewa.
- Cottage industries were important for the economy, involving metalwork, pottery, tanning, carpentry, masonry, weaving, jewelry, and basket making.
- Blacksmiths manufactured tools and agricultural implements.
The Making of the Modern Ethiopian State (1855-1913)
- Kassa Hailu, of Quara, attempted to unify regions through strategies including alliances and military victories.
- Kassa Hailu later became Tewodros II, King of Kings of Ethiopia.
- Tewodros II implemented policies to unify Ethiopia territorially and militarily.
- Tewodros II campaigned in Wallo and Shewa, culminating in his defeat of local resistance and establishing his power base.
- Tewodros II introduced military titles like Yasr-Aleqa, Yamsa-Aleka, and Yeshi Aleqa.
- He established an arms factory in Gafat to build Ethiopian weaponry.
The Making of Modern Ethiopian State (1855-1913)
- Kassa Hailu, of Quara, attempted to unify regions through strategies including alliances and military victories.
- Kassa Hailu later became Tewodros II, King of Kings of Ethiopia.
- Tewodros II implemented policies to unify Ethiopia territorially and militarily.
- Tewodros II campaigned in Wallo and Shewa, culminating in his defeat of local resistance and establishing his power base.
- Tewodros II introduced military titles like Yasr-Aleqa, Yamsa-Aleka, and Yeshi Aleqa.
- He established an arms factory in Gafat to build Ethiopian weaponry.
- Tewodros II's reforms faced internal and external challenges.
- His reign was marked by challenges associated with regionalism, conflict with the Church, and external pressures.
The Cottage Industries and Its Roles
- Cottage industries are small-scale, decentralized manufacturing operations often based in homes.
- They commonly involved labour-intensive production of goods, unlike factory-based mass production methods.
- Traditional craftwork remained important within Ethiopia, including metalwork, pottery, carpentry, masonry and textiles.
- Artisans played a crucial role in the socio-economic fabric of Ethiopia, in spite of societal marginalization.
External Aggressions and the Unity of Ethiopian People (1871-1896)
- Ethiopia's territorial integrity was threatened by foreign powers like Egypt, the Mahdist Sudan, Great Britain, and Italy.
- Tewodros II's conflicts with foreign powers led to confrontations with British forces.
- The Egyptians aimed to control the Abay River’s source.
- The Mahdist Sudan also expanded, creating tensions and conflict.
- Yohannes IV resisted both Egyptian and Mahdist incursions.
- Yohannes IV also faced military conflicts with Italy as well as maintaining conflict with internal groups.
The Inception of Power Struggle Among Ruling Elites (1906–1935)
- Emperor Menilek took measures to lessen future power disputes by establishing a council of ministers to oversee potential succession issues.
- The year 1906 marked a watershed moment for post-Adwa Ethiopia, where crucial succession questions arose.
- Menilek suffered strokes, and his cousin Ras Mekonnen's death led to succession disputes.
- Colonial powers like Britain, France, and Italy began shaping influence in neighboring regions, emphasizing the need for powerful leadership.
- A tripartite treaty was formed by these colonial powers, in anticipation of potential power struggles.
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Explore the socio-economic and political evolution of Ethiopia from the 1850s to 1941 in this Grade 10 history quiz. Learn about the long-distance trade routes, key trade centers, and the important goods that shaped the region's economy. This quiz is essential for understanding the complex history of Ethiopia during this period.