Ethiopia (ex)

Question 1

Who is considered the legendary first emperor of Ethiopia?

Answer 1

Menelik I

Said to be the son of King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba, credited with founding the Solomonic dynasty and bringing the Ark of the Covenant to Ethiopia.

Question 2

What significant religious change did Ezana of Axum implement?

Answer 2

Converted the Kingdom of Axum to Christianity

Established Christianity as the state religion and expanded Axum’s influence across the Red Sea.

Question 3

What is Kaleb of Axum known for?

Answer 3

Military campaigns in South Arabia

Strengthened Axum’s position as a dominant power in trade and religion in the region.

Question 4

What did Yekuno Amlak achieve during his reign?

Answer 4

Restored the Solomonic dynasty

Overthrew the Zagwe dynasty and revived the connection between Ethiopian kingship and biblical lineage.

Question 5

Which emperor is known as a military genius who expanded Ethiopia’s borders?

Answer 5

Amda Seyon I

Strengthened Ethiopia’s Christian identity by consolidating power against Muslim states.

Question 6

What contributions did Zara Yaqob make to Ethiopia?

Answer 6

Religious reform and literature promotion

Defended Orthodox Christianity and centralized authority by suppressing regional powers and heretical movements.

Question 7

What modernization efforts did Menelik II undertake?

Answer 7

Introduced modern infrastructure and military reforms

Known for defeating Italy at the Battle of Adwa in 1896, securing Ethiopian independence.

Question 8

What was Haile Selassie I’s role in Ethiopian history?

Answer 8

Advocated for African unity and modernized institutions

Resisted Italian invasion and is revered in Rastafarianism as a messianic figure.

Question 9

What did Tewodros II accomplish during his reign?

Answer 9

Unified Ethiopia after centuries of regional division

Reformed administration and military; his reign ended with his suicide to avoid capture by British forces.

Question 10

What challenges did Yohannes IV face during his rule?

Answer 10

Defended Ethiopia from invasions

Fended off Egyptian, Sudanese, and Italian invasions and promoted Christianity as a unifying force.

Question 11

Fill in the blank: The first Christian emperor of Ethiopia was _______.

Answer 11

Ezana of Axum

Question 12

True or False: Menelik II is known for his role in the establishment of Christianity in Ethiopia.

Answer 12

False

Menelik II is known for modernizing Ethiopia and defeating Italy, while Ezana was the first Christian emperor.