Years in Ethiopian History

Question 1

1270

Answer 1

“Solomonic” dynasty established

Question 2

14th C. (7.1)

Answer 2

Kibre Negest (“Glory of Kings”) was elaborated

Question 3

r.1314-1344

Answer 3

Amde-Tsion

Question 4

r.1270-1285

Answer 4

Yekuno-Amlak

Question 5

1300

Answer 5

succession issue appears to have been partially resolved

Question 6

r. 1299-1314

Answer 6

Widim-Ra’ad

Question 7

1540

Answer 7

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

Question 8

1636

Answer 8

the establishment of Gondar

Question 9

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

Answer 9

Since 1270

Question 10

1332

Answer 10

defeat of Ifat by the Christian forces of Amde Seyon

Question 11

1367

Answer 11

establishment of muslim Sultanate of Adal

Question 12

1520

Answer 12

the centre of Adal was changed to the city of Harar

Question 13

1543

Answer 13

defeat of Imam Ahmed

Question 14

1576/7

Answer 14

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

Question 15

1529-1543

Answer 15

height of the war between CHK & MS

Question 16

late 14th century

Answer 16

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

Question 17

1527

Answer 17

Giragn military expeditions against the Christian forces of Lebne Dengel started

Question 18

1528

Answer 18

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

Question 19

March 1529

Answer 19

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

Question 20

by 1535

Answer 20

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

Question 21

1540

Answer 21

Imam Ahmed had received Turkish musketeers

Question 22

1535

Answer 22

request made by Lebne-Dengel to Portuguese for soldiers

Question 23

1541

Answer 23

Portuguese soldiers arrived in the Christian court

Question 24

August 1542

Answer 24

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

Question 25

February 25, 1543

Answer 25

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

Question 26

1559

Answer 26

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

Question 27

1316

Answer 27

King Amde Seyon annexed Damot

Question 28

last quarter of the 13th century

Answer 28

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

Question 29

r. 1413 - 1430

Answer 29

King Yeshaq

Question 30

since 13th century

Answer 30

the Argoba were affected by the
consequences of wars

Question 31

In the sixteenth century

Answer 31

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

Question 32

1522 - 1618

Answer 32

Oromo population movement and expansion

Question 33

1522-1530

Answer 33

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

Question 34

1530-1538

Answer 34

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

Question 35

1538-1546

Answer 35

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

Question 36

1546-1554

Answer 36

Bifole (1546-54) advanced to Waj and Erer

Question 37

1554-1562

Answer 37

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

Question 38

1562-1570
r. 1559-1563

Answer 38

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

Question 39

in 1574
during (1560-1578)

Answer 39

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.

Question 40

1578-1586

Answer 40

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

Question 41

1586-1594

Answer 41

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

Question 42

1594-1602

Answer 42

the Dulo (1594-1602)

Question 43

1603-1610

Answer 43

Melba (1603-10)

Question 44

1610-1618

Answer 44

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

Question 45

1900

Answer 45

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

Question 46

1450
1900

Answer 46

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

Question 47

before the 16th century

Answer 47

The movement to Haro Walabu is believed to have taken place

Question 48

Until the late nineteenth century

Answer 48

the Konso people lived in walled villages (paletas)