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Who wrote the first Amharic novel, 'Tobiya'?
Negadrases Afework Gebre-Iyesus
In which decade did history emerge as an academic discipline in Ethiopia?
The 1960s
Who became the first Director of the Institute of Ethiopian Studies in 1963?
Richard Pankhurst
What did the traditional Ethiopian writers emphasize in their works?
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'Atse Menilekna Ityopia' was written by which author?
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When did the production of PhD research papers begin according to the text?
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Who is known as the 'father of modern historiography'?
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Which document provides information about Aksum's trade and expansion in the 6th century A.D.?
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Which historical source is characterized by religious activities and medieval kings' actions in brief?
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Where were several Ethiopian manuscripts found in the 13th century A.D.?
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Which language were Hagiographies originally written in within the Ethiopian context?
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What is the significance of the Periplus of the Erythrean Sea document?
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Who is considered the father of History among ancient Greek historians?
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Which Chinese figure is highlighted as the most important in early Chinese historical thought and writing?
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In which century did history begin as an academic discipline in Europe?
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Who established history as an independent discipline in Berlin?
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What does historiography refer to?
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Which of the following is a major weakness in studying history according to the text?
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