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The Sultanate of Ifat History

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Who was the first historically known ruler of the Sultanate of Ifat?

Sabr ad-Din

King Yikuno Amlak

Umar Walasma (correct)

Amde Tsiyon

What strategic advantage did Ifat have due to its location?

Access to coastal trade routes

Direct access to the Red Sea

Monopoly over trade routes passing into Ethiopia (correct)

Control over mountainous regions

What was the relationship between Ifat and the Sultanate of Shewa?

There was a long-standing peace treaty between Ifat and Shewa

Ifat was a vassal state of Shewa

Shewa conquered and annexed Ifat

Ifat incorporated Shewa under its rule (correct)

How did Ifat lose its dominant position in the Ethiopian region?

Defeat by the Christian kingdom under King Amde Tsiyon (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of converting local communities to Islam for Ifat's power?

It helped Ifat become the most powerful Sultanate in the region (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the main economic activity in the Sultanate of Hadya?

Agriculture (B) Signup and view all the answers

In what year did Ifat become a tributary state to the Christian highland kingdom?

1332 (B) Signup and view all the answers

Who were the original inhabitants of the Sultanate of Hadya?

Present Hadya ethnic group (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which region did the western frontiers of Hadya Sultanate touch?

Gibe River (B) Signup and view all the answers

What title did the rulers of Hadya hold?

Garad (C) Signup and view all the answers

What led to King Sertse Dingil permanently abandoning the Sultanate of Hadya?

Military pressure from Macha Oromo (B) Signup and view all the answers

Who played a crucial role in the politics of the Christian highland kingdom from Hadya?

Queen Mother Elleni (B) Signup and view all the answers