Famine in Ethiopia DBQ Quiz

What was a major cause of the Ethiopian famine in 1983-85?

• High rainfall

• Political issues

• Technological failure

• Overpopulation

Who was the ruler of Ethiopia between 1916 and 1974?

• Mengistu Haile Mariam

• Haile Selassie

• Meles Zenawi

• Abiy Ahmed

What was the name of the regime that replaced Haile Selassie?

• The Derg

• The Tigray Front

• The Oromo Liberation Front

• The Ethiopian Democratic Party

What was the purpose of the Mini-Q task mentioned in the document?

• To explore technological advancements

• To analyze government actions and programs

• To study economic growth

• To learn about cultural diversity

What did the Derg regime receive from the Soviet Union?

• Economic aid

• Military support

• Technological equipment

• Cultural exchange

Why did most Ethiopians and other world leaders respect Haile Selassie?

• For his wealth

• For his military power

• For his leadership

• For his artistic skills

Define the term "Communist regime."

• A democratic government

• A government with free markets

• A government with state control of resources

• A monarchy

What was the global response to the Ethiopian famine in 1985?

• A global concert watched by 1.9 billion

• A global boycott

• A global trade agreement

• A global peace treaty

Where is the central government located compared to the insurgent areas?

• In the north, far from insurgent areas

• In the south, surrounded by insurgent areas

• In the center, surrounded by insurgent areas

• In the east, isolated from insurgent areas

Why might the government have allowed the famine to worsen?

• To weaken opposition groups

• Due to lack of resources

• Because of international pressure

• To gain public support