Power Struggles in Ethiopian History
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During which reign was the 'royal prison' established at Amba-Gishen?

  • Widim-Ra’ad (correct)
  • Yegba-Tsion
  • Amde-Tsion
  • Yikuno-Amlak
  • Which region did the Christian Kingdom gradually shift to as its center after the reign of Yikuno-Amlak?

  • Lake Haiq
  • Tegulet
  • Bulga
  • Entoto (correct)
  • Who was the first 'Solomonic' King of the Christian Kingdom, and what was his main motive for territorial expansion?

  • Yegba-Tsion, to seize territories
  • Widim-Ra’ad, to strengthen his authority
  • Yikuno-Amlak, to control the trade routes
  • Amde-Tsion, to control the trade routes (correct)
  • Study Notes

    The Christian Kingdom of Ethiopia

    • The 'royal prison' was established at Amba-Gishen during the reign of Yikuno-Amlak.

    Shift of the Christian Kingdom's Center

    • After Yikuno-Amlak's reign, the Christian Kingdom gradually shifted its center to the region of Shewa.

    The First Solomonic King and Territorial Expansion

    • Yekuno-Amlak was the first 'Solomonic' King of the Christian Kingdom.
    • His main motive for territorial expansion was to restore the 'Solomonic' dynasty's authority and prestige.

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    Test your knowledge of Ethiopian history with our quiz on the power struggles following Yikuno-Amlak's reign. Explore the political instability and succession battles among Yegba-Tsion's sons and grandsons, as well as the intensifying power struggles during their reigns. Challenge yourself with our quiz and discover more about Ethiopian history!

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