Ethiopian History Multiple Choice Questions PDF

**multiple-choice questions based on your notes about the making of the modern Ethiopian state from 1855 to 1913:** **1. Who was the first emperor to attempt to unify Ethiopia?** - A\) Menilek II - B\) Tewodros II - C\) Kassa Hailu - D\) Ras Ali II\ **Answer:** C) Kassa Hailu **2....

**multiple-choice questions based on your notes about the making of the modern Ethiopian state from 1855 to 1913:** **1. Who was the first emperor to attempt to unify Ethiopia?** - A\) Menilek II - B\) Tewodros II - C\) Kassa Hailu - D\) Ras Ali II\ **Answer:** C) Kassa Hailu **2. What significant battle did Kassa Hailu first achieve prominence in?** - A\) Battle of Ayshal - B\) Battle of Barakat - C\) Battle of Gur Amba - D\) Battle of Maqdala\ **Answer:** C) Battle of Gur Amba **3. Which of the following regions did Tewodros II\'s campaigns primarily focus on?** - A\) Southern Ethiopia - B\) Northern Ethiopia - C\) Western Ethiopia - D\) Eastern Ethiopia\ **Answer:** B) Northern Ethiopia **4. What title did Kassa Hailu take after being anointed emperor?** - A\) King of Kings of Ethiopia - B\) Emperor Menilek II - C\) Emperor Tekle-Giorgis II - D\) Ras Ali II\ **Answer:** A) King of Kings of Ethiopia **5. What was the outcome of Tewodros II\'s campaign in Shawa?** - A\) Complete unification of Ethiopia - B\) Defeat of the Shawan forces - C\) Establishment of a national army - D\) A successful marriage alliance\ **Answer:** B) Defeat of the Shawan forces **6. Which modern military structure did Tewodros II attempt to implement?** - A\) Regional militias - B\) A salaried national army - C\) Guerrilla warfare tactics - D\) Tribal alliances\ **Answer:** B) A salaried national army **7. What was one of the major challenges Tewodros II faced in his reforms?** - A\) Support from the clergy - B\) Support from foreign powers - C\) Resistance from regional lords - D\) Support from the British Empire\ **Answer:** C) Resistance from regional lords **8. What event marked the end of Tewodros II\'s reign?** - A\) His coronation - B\) The storming of Maqdala by British forces - C\) The battle of Assam - D\) The establishment of a national army\ **Answer:** B) The storming of Maqdala by British forces **9. Who emerged as emperor immediately after Tewodros II?** - A\) Menilek II - B\) Wagshum Gobeze - C\) Kassa Mircha - D\) Ras Ali II\ **Answer:** B) Wagshum Gobeze **10. What was the main reason for Tewodros II\'s conflict with the British?** - A\) Territorial disputes - B\) Diplomatic mission and missionaries - C\) Trade agreements - D\) Religious differences\ **Answer:** B) Diplomatic mission and missionaries