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What was the enduring interest of Ethiopian monarchs and regional leaders in establishing contacts with the outside world?
Establishing contacts with the outside world was driven by the desire to control lucrative resource bases and trade routes, and to form a strong Ethiopian state.
What role did the nineteenth century territorial expansion play in the interaction and integration of peoples in Ethiopia and the Horn?
The nineteenth century territorial expansion played a significant role in the interaction and integration of peoples in Ethiopia and the Horn by forming a strong Ethiopian state and resisting foreign domination.
What were the autonomous and semi-autonomous political entities in South-Central Ethiopia during the nineteenth century?
Hadiya, Halaba, Kambata, Gurage, and Qabena were autonomous and semi-autonomous political entities in South-Central Ethiopia.
What were the economic activities of the autonomous and semi-autonomous peoples and states in South-Central, Southwestern, and Western Ethiopia?
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What were the major obstacles encountered by Ethiopian monarchs and regional leaders in establishing contacts with the outside world?
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