Southern States Omotic States and Peoples under Kawo/Kati system

Question 1

The Omotic Sates of Wolaita, Gamo, Gofa, Dawuro and Konta, who live on both sides of the Omo River, practice nearly similar political structures. (T/F)

Answer 1

True

Question 2

The people of Wolaita, Gamo and Gofa were led by a hereditary king _____whereas the Dawro and Konta people used to call ____.

Answer 2

Kawo, Kati

Question 3

The ruling dynasty of Wolaita was known as ___. This dynasty had a strong tradition that recognized Motalami as its first king. Wolaita was mentioned as one of the areas paying tribute to the Christian king _____.

Answer 3

Wolaita Malla, Yeshaq (r. 1413 - 1430)

Question 4

According to tradition, the Dawuro state was established in the 16th century by an
immigrant clan called _____.

Answer 4

Kawuka

Question 5

The highest authority over the socio-political structures of the Basketo, Maleh, Kara, Zayise, Oyda, and Kore was a hereditary king called___.

Answer 5

khati

Question 6

Economically, the Omotic states and polities were ____. The _____was their main crop. They cultivated crops like maize, taro and sorghum. They also raised livestock. They had a complex relationship with one another. They fought wars over territory and tribute. For instance, Wolaita began to expand its influence among the Omotic and Cushitic peoples during their______.

Answer 6

agriculturalists, Tigre-Mala dynasty

Question 7

The Omotic states defended their boundaries by using fortifications are called____. For
example, the Wolaita’s most famous fortification was____. It was constructed during Kawo Amado (r.1799-1834)

Answer 7

Kella, Amado Kella

Question 8

In Dawuro, KatiHalala is remembered for building stone fortifications which he oversaw to defend his territories from outsiders. Therefore, it was named after him, the____.

Answer 8

Kati Halala Kella