12 Questions
What was the main economic activity in the Sultanate of Hadya?
Mixed farming
To which river did the western frontiers of the Sultanate of Hadya touch?
Gibe River
Who held the title of Garad in the Sultanate of Hadya?
Rulers
What led to the tributary status of Hadya under King Amde Tsiyon?
Political marriages
Which Sultanate in the Ethiopian region was the most southerly located?
Bali
Under whose reign did the Sultanate of Hadya permanently abandon its territory?
Sertse Dingil
Which ruler was the first historically known ruler of the Sultanate of Ifat?
Umar Walasma
What was the name of the ruling dynasty of Ifat?
Walasma
Which Sultanate did the Sultanate of Ifat subdue and incorporate in 1385?
Sultanate of Shewa
What strategic area enabled Ifat to monopolize trade in the region?
Route for Zeyla trade
Why did Ifat lose its dominant position in the Ethiopian region in the 14th century?
Invasion by a neighboring Christian kingdom
What was the outcome of the battles fought by Sultan Sabr ad-Din to retain Ifat's power?
Became a tributary state
Test your knowledge on the history of the Sultanate of Ifat, including its emergence, rulers, and political significance in the region.
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