14 Questions
Which major trade route branched into two at Gondar?
The route passing through Adwa, Asmara to Massawa
In which direction did the second major trade route from Bonga terminate?
Somalia coast
Which of the following was not a market center along the major trade routes?
Gallabat
Which city marked the branching point of the second trade route from Harar?
Zeyila
What was the principal commodity that served as a medium of exchange alongside Maria Theresa Thalers (MTT) in the long-distance trade?
Salt bars (amole)
Which market center was NOT mentioned as a key point along the trade routes from Bonga?
Asmara
In which direction did the trade route from Gondar to Matamma (Gallabat) go?
Westward
Which city marked the branching point of the trade route from Harar?
Zeyila
What was the main market center at the foot of Yarar Mountain along one of the trade routes from Bonga?
Rogge
What was the most dominant group of merchants that travelled from the interior to the coast in Ethiopia?
Jabarti and Afqala
Which of the following was NOT a common cottage industry in Ethiopia?
Mining
What was the general public's attitude towards artisans in Ethiopia?
Disdainful and marginalizing
What items were manufactured by blacksmiths in Ethiopia?
Ploughshares, spears, and rifles
What does an examination of the history of Ethiopian crafts reveal about the Ethiopian people?
Significant importance in the country's economy and civilization
Study Notes
Ethiopian Trade Routes
- The trade route branched into two at Gondar.
- The second major trade route from Bonga terminated in the east.
Major Market Centers
- Harar marked the branching point of the second trade route.
- The city of Sokota was not a market center along the major trade routes.
- The principal commodity that served as a medium of exchange alongside Maria Theresa Thalers (MTT) in the long-distance trade was salt.
Trade Route Directions
- The trade route from Gondar to Matamma (Gallabat) went in a northwestern direction.
Merchants and Craftsmen
- The most dominant group of merchants that travelled from the interior to the coast in Ethiopia were the Oromo.
- The general public's attitude towards artisans in Ethiopia was one of respect.
- Blacksmiths in Ethiopia manufactured items such as tools and weapons.
- An examination of the history of Ethiopian crafts reveals that the Ethiopian people valued craftsmanship and were skilled artisans.
Miscellaneous
- Weaving was a common cottage industry in Ethiopia.
- Butchery was not a common cottage industry in Ethiopia.
Explore the trade routes that connected the peoples and polities of southern, northern, and eastern Ethiopia and the Horn in the 19th century. Learn about the major market centers and branches of the trade routes that started from Bonga, the capital of the Kafa Kingdom.
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
