Oromo Population Movement Quiz

What is the term length for rulers in the Gada system?

• Eight years

• Six years

• Four years

• Ten years

Who served as high priests in the Oromo religion?

• Waqa

• Qaallu

• Gadaa

• Borana

What was the primary economic activity of the Oromo after their movement?

• Sedentary agriculture

• Fishing

• Hunting

• Mining

Which confederacy included the Mecha and Tulama clans?

• Gadaa

• Adal

• Borana

• Barentu

What was a significant consequence of the Oromo movement?

• Establishment of a monarchy

• Cultural inter-mixing

• Decline of agriculture

• Increased isolation

What did the Oromo believe in as their supreme deity?

• Waqa

• Allah

• Buddha

• Zeus

What facilitated the expansion of the Oromo population?

• Strong naval power

• Trade agreements

• Gadaa system training

• Alliances with other tribes

Which two major states were weakened during the Oromo expansion?

• Roman Empire and the Byzantine Empire

• British Empire and the French Empire

• Ottoman Empire and the Mamluks

• Sultanate of Adal and the Christian kingdom

What was the first stage of the Oromo movement characterized by?

• Large-scale warfare

• Small and slow movement

• Peaceful negotiations

• Rapid territorial expansion

What was the role of the Qaallu in Oromo society?

• Military commanders

• Political leaders

• High priests

• Farmers