Ethiopian Writers and Literary Works Quiz
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Ethiopian Writers and Literary Works Quiz

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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?

<p>Social justice, administrative reforms, and economic analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Atse Menilekna Ityopia' was written by which author?

<p>Gebre-Hiwot Baykedagn</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did the production of PhD research papers begin according to the text?

<p>In 1990</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is known as the 'father of modern historiography'?

<p>Cosmas Indicopleustes</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which document provides information about Aksum's trade and expansion in the 6th century A.D.?

<p>Christian Topography by Cosmas Indicopleustes</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which historical source is characterized by religious activities and medieval kings' actions in brief?

<p>Hagiographies</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where were several Ethiopian manuscripts found in the 13th century A.D.?

<p>Ethiopian monasteries like Abba Gerima and Haiq Istifanos</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which language were Hagiographies originally written in within the Ethiopian context?

<p>Ge'ez</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Periplus of the Erythrean Sea document?

<p>It details Aksum's trade and economic activities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is considered the father of History among ancient Greek historians?

<p>Herodotus</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which Chinese figure is highlighted as the most important in early Chinese historical thought and writing?

<p>Sima Qian</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which century did history begin as an academic discipline in Europe?

<p>19th century</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who established history as an independent discipline in Berlin?

<p>Leopold Von Ranke</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does historiography refer to?

<p>Systematic way of historical writing and study of the knowledge of the past</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a major weakness in studying history according to the text?

<p>Undermining or exaggerating the history of certain societies, religions, cultures, etc.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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