Years in Ethiopian History Flashcards

13th-mid-16th century

1
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1270

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“Solomonic” dynasty established

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2
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14th C. (7.1)

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Kibre Negest (“Glory of Kings”) was elaborated

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3
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r.1314-1344

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Amde-Tsion

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4
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r.1270-1285

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Yekuno-Amlak

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5
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1300

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succession issue appears to have been partially resolved

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6
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r. 1299-1314

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Widim-Ra’ad

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7
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1540

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Imam Ahmad ibn Ibrahim al-Ghazi’s force destroyed Amba-Gishen

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8
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1636

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the establishment of Gondar

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9
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the Christian highland state also developed a great interest in the Zeila trade and trade routes

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Since 1270

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10
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1332

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defeat of Ifat by the Christian forces of Amde Seyon

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11
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1367

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establishment of muslim Sultanate of Adal

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12
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1520

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the centre of Adal was changed to the city of Harar

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13
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1543

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defeat of Imam Ahmed

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14
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1576/7

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Sultanate of Adal changed its capital to Awsa which is in the present Afar region

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15
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1529-1543

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height of the war between CHK & MS

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16
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late 14th century

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To regain their independence and control over the Zeila trade route Haqadin II and Sa’adadin retreated to the Harar plateau and set up a new Muslim resistance base

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17
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1527

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Giragn military expeditions against the Christian forces of Lebne Dengel started

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18
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1528

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Recognizing the impending danger, Lebne-Dengel gathered a massive force

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19
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March 1529

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the Muslim force of Imam Ahmed achieved victory over the Christian army at the battle of Shimbra Kure (near Mojjo)

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20
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by 1535

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Imam Ahmed’s empire stretched from Zeila to Massawa on the coast, including the Ethiopian interior

21
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1540

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Imam Ahmed had received Turkish musketeers

22
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1535

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request made by Lebne-Dengel to Portuguese for soldiers

23
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1541

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Portuguese soldiers arrived in the Christian court

24
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August 1542

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the Christian army was defeated in Ofla, in today’s southern Tigray

25
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February 25, 1543

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while Imam Ahmed was encamped near Lake Tana, he was attacked and killed after fierce fighting at the battle of Woyna-Dega

26
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1559

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Emir Nur’s army clashed with Gelavdevos and killed the king himself

27
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1316

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King Amde Seyon annexed Damot

28
Q

last quarter of the 13th century

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The rulers of the Solomonic dynasty began attempts to bring Damot under their control

29
Q

r. 1413 - 1430

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King Yeshaq

30
Q

since 13th century

A

the Argoba were affected by the
consequences of wars

31
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In the sixteenth century

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their pastoral economy helped them survive the destructive effects of the wars (Afar)

32
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1522 - 1618

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Oromo population movement and expansion

33
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1522-1530

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the first Gadaa, i.e. Melba (1522-1530), fought and defeated the Christian regiment Batra Amora led by Fasil and occupied Bali

34
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1530-1538

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Gadaa Mudena (1530-8) reached the edge of Awash River

35
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1538-1546

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The Kilole Gadaa (1538-46) controlled Dawaro after defeating Christian regiment Adal Mabraq

36
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1546-1554

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Bifole (1546-54) advanced to Waj and Erer

37
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1554-1562

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The Michille (1554-62) scored a victory over Hamalmal’s force at Dago, Jan Amora forces, and Adal led by Emir NurMujahiddin at Mount Hazalo

38
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1562-1570
r. 1559-1563

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The Harmufa (1562-70) fought Minas (r.1559-63) at Qacina and Wayyata; occupied Angot, Ganzyi, Sayint

39
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in 1574
during (1560-1578)

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Sartsa Dingil’s (r.1563-97) cavalry led by Azzaj Halibo defeated Robale Gadaa (1570-78) at Woyna Daga. However, Robale recovered by defeating Zara’a Yohannis’ force.

40
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1578-1586

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The Birmaji (1578-86) controlled Ar’ine in Waj, crossed Jama to Wolaqa and overwhelmed the Daragoti regiment

41
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1586-1594

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The Mul’ata (1586-94) seized Damot, Bizamo, Gafat, Dambiya and Tigray. In the early seventeenth century

42
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1594-1602

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the Dulo (1594-1602)

43
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1603-1610

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Melba (1603-10)

44
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1610-1618

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Mudena (1610-18)
expanded to the West and Northern parts of the Horn of Africa while others like the Warday moved to Kenya and Bur Haqaba and Majertin in Somalia. In addition to the wars between the Christian Kingdoms and Muslim Sultanates, the organisation of the Oromo under the Gadaa system played a crucial role in the success of the Oromo population movement

45
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1900

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the pan-Oromo assembly was forbidden in 1900 due to the political influence Ethiopian state

46
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1450
1900

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the Borana-Barentu Gadaa was instituted after an interruption for nearly two generations
which was revived in 1450 at Madda Walabu
which became the central Chaffe (assembly) and seat of the senior Qallu until 1900

47
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before the 16th century

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The movement to Haro Walabu is believed to have taken place

48
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Until the late nineteenth century

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the Konso people lived in walled villages (paletas)