Ethiopia and the Horn Drainage Systems Quiz

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What natural products were major items of export for the Aksumite state?

Pearls and diamonds

Silk and tea

Spices like turmeric and cardamom

Ivory, myrrh, and frankincense (correct)

Who was the king of Aksum who spoke the Greek language, the Lingua Franca of the Greco-Roman world?

Zoscales (correct)

Augustus

Hannibal

Cleopatra

Which region is mentioned in the text as having engaged in internal long-distance trade with Aksum?

Sahara Desert

Australian Outback

Beni Shangul (correct)

Amazon Rainforest

What products were imported by Aksum from the Roman Empire and Syria?

Textiles and garments Signup and view all the answers

Which item was NOT mentioned among the exported goods from Aksum?

Diamonds Signup and view all the answers

In which book was the Adulis inscription, describing commercial activities of the Red Sea areas, eventually published?

'The Christian Topography' by Cosmas Indicopleustes Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the main functions of the drainage systems discussed in the text?

Facilitating the movement of people and goods Signup and view all the answers

Why is studying the drainage systems of Ethiopia and the Horn considered crucial?

To understand relationships among people living within river basins Signup and view all the answers

Which environmental zone is characterized by hot and dry conditions prevailing year-round?

Eastern lowland Signup and view all the answers

Which area in the described environmental zones experiences little rainfall except in limited areas along specific rivers?

Lower Awash valley Signup and view all the answers

What type of climate variation is observed in the vast Eastern lowland described in the text?

No much seasonal variation Signup and view all the answers

Which part of Ethiopia and the Horn is characterized by arid terrain in the northeast?

Ogaden region Signup and view all the answers

What is the name given to the Father of all spirits in Keficho culture?

Dochi-nayo Signup and view all the answers

Who is known as the host of the Harvest spirit according to Keficho beliefs?

Kollo-nayo Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the super natural power believed in by the Boro-Shinasha people?

Iqa Signup and view all the answers

Which spirit is associated with the prevention of drought, flooding, erosion, disease, and starvation in the Keficho community?

Showe-kollo Signup and view all the answers

Which type of church is completely separated (carved out) from surrounding rock?

Monolithic Signup and view all the answers

Who are the leaders of spiritual services in the Keficho community?

Dugo clan Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Gure Shuka ritual in Keficho culture?

Preservation of locality Signup and view all the answers

Which church is considered the most finely built in the shape of the Cross?

Bete Giyorgis Signup and view all the answers

What dynasty came to an end due to internal problems of royal succession and oppositions?

Zagwe Dynasty Signup and view all the answers

Which church wanted to establish the second Jerusalem?

Bete Mariyam Signup and view all the answers

Which type of church is not totally separated from the surrounding rock?

Semi-hewn Signup and view all the answers

Which group considered Zagwe kings “illegitimate rulers”?

Ancient rulers of Aksum Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of studying history according to the text?

To understand how and why things change Signup and view all the answers

How are historians different from propagandists?

Historians document judgments and assertions for independent verification Signup and view all the answers

Why are sources essential for historians?

They provide evidence to support historical work Signup and view all the answers

What is the main concern with the deliberate manipulation of history according to the text?

Justifying present-day situations with distorted interpretations of the past Signup and view all the answers

How are historical sources classified according to the text?

Primary and Secondary Signup and view all the answers

Why can history be both useful and abused as expressed in the text?

History can be manipulated to fit current political agendas Signup and view all the answers