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What natural products were major items of export for the Aksumite state?
What natural products were major items of export for the Aksumite state?
Who was the king of Aksum who spoke the Greek language, the Lingua Franca of the Greco-Roman world?
Who was the king of Aksum who spoke the Greek language, the Lingua Franca of the Greco-Roman world?
Which region is mentioned in the text as having engaged in internal long-distance trade with Aksum?
Which region is mentioned in the text as having engaged in internal long-distance trade with Aksum?
What products were imported by Aksum from the Roman Empire and Syria?
What products were imported by Aksum from the Roman Empire and Syria?
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Which item was NOT mentioned among the exported goods from Aksum?
Which item was NOT mentioned among the exported goods from Aksum?
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In which book was the Adulis inscription, describing commercial activities of the Red Sea areas, eventually published?
In which book was the Adulis inscription, describing commercial activities of the Red Sea areas, eventually published?
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What is one of the main functions of the drainage systems discussed in the text?
What is one of the main functions of the drainage systems discussed in the text?
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Why is studying the drainage systems of Ethiopia and the Horn considered crucial?
Why is studying the drainage systems of Ethiopia and the Horn considered crucial?
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Which environmental zone is characterized by hot and dry conditions prevailing year-round?
Which environmental zone is characterized by hot and dry conditions prevailing year-round?
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Which area in the described environmental zones experiences little rainfall except in limited areas along specific rivers?
Which area in the described environmental zones experiences little rainfall except in limited areas along specific rivers?
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What type of climate variation is observed in the vast Eastern lowland described in the text?
What type of climate variation is observed in the vast Eastern lowland described in the text?
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Which part of Ethiopia and the Horn is characterized by arid terrain in the northeast?
Which part of Ethiopia and the Horn is characterized by arid terrain in the northeast?
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What is the name given to the Father of all spirits in Keficho culture?
What is the name given to the Father of all spirits in Keficho culture?
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Who is known as the host of the Harvest spirit according to Keficho beliefs?
Who is known as the host of the Harvest spirit according to Keficho beliefs?
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What is the name of the super natural power believed in by the Boro-Shinasha people?
What is the name of the super natural power believed in by the Boro-Shinasha people?
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Which spirit is associated with the prevention of drought, flooding, erosion, disease, and starvation in the Keficho community?
Which spirit is associated with the prevention of drought, flooding, erosion, disease, and starvation in the Keficho community?
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Which type of church is completely separated (carved out) from surrounding rock?
Which type of church is completely separated (carved out) from surrounding rock?
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Who are the leaders of spiritual services in the Keficho community?
Who are the leaders of spiritual services in the Keficho community?
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What is the purpose of the Gure Shuka ritual in Keficho culture?
What is the purpose of the Gure Shuka ritual in Keficho culture?
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Which church is considered the most finely built in the shape of the Cross?
Which church is considered the most finely built in the shape of the Cross?
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What dynasty came to an end due to internal problems of royal succession and oppositions?
What dynasty came to an end due to internal problems of royal succession and oppositions?
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Which church wanted to establish the second Jerusalem?
Which church wanted to establish the second Jerusalem?
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Which type of church is not totally separated from the surrounding rock?
Which type of church is not totally separated from the surrounding rock?
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Which group considered Zagwe kings “illegitimate rulers”?
Which group considered Zagwe kings “illegitimate rulers”?
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What is the main purpose of studying history according to the text?
What is the main purpose of studying history according to the text?
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How are historians different from propagandists?
How are historians different from propagandists?
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Why are sources essential for historians?
Why are sources essential for historians?
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What is the main concern with the deliberate manipulation of history according to the text?
What is the main concern with the deliberate manipulation of history according to the text?
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How are historical sources classified according to the text?
How are historical sources classified according to the text?
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Why can history be both useful and abused as expressed in the text?
Why can history be both useful and abused as expressed in the text?
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