Menelik II and Ethiopian History Quiz

When did Menelik II rule Ethiopia?

• 1844-1889

• 1930-1950

• 1889-1913

• 1913-1930

Where did Menelik II move Ethiopia's capital to?

• Addis Ababa

• Entoto

• Eritrea

• Adwa

What was the proudest moment in Ethiopian history during Menelik II's rule?

• Moving the capital to Addis Ababa

• Defeat of the Italian army

• Defeat at the Battle of Adwa

• Introduction of railways

What is Menelik II often called in Ethiopia?

• Emperor Menelik

• Emiye Menelik

• King Menelik

• Menelik the Great

What did Menelik hope the Christian Powers would do for Ethiopia?

• Divide Ethiopia among distant Powers

• Restore the seacoast boundary

• Defeat the Muslims

• Introduce modernization programs