Abyssinia:

Abyssinia:

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Interactive Video

History

KG - University

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The video discusses the end of the rainy season in Abyssinia, highlighted by the sunshine in Harra. Harra, a key city in Haile Selassie's empire, is strategically located on the railway from Addis Ababa to Djibouti. The city's military is led by Wahib Pasha, a Turk known for his role in the Great War. The soldiers, typical Ethiopian peasants, are mobile and well-armed. Meanwhile, in Addis Ababa, the British have reinforced their presence with Punjabi troops, and Sir Sidney Barton, the British minister, assures the safety of foreigners in Ethiopia.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What marks the end of the rainy season in Abyssinia?

The arrival of Wahib Pasha

The sunshine in Harra

The reinforcement of British troops

The movement of soldiers by lorry

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is Wahib Pasha?

A British minister

A Punjabi soldier

A railway engineer

A commander of Ethiopian forces

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do Ethiopian soldiers typically move around Harra?

On foot

By lorry

By horse

By train

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of Harra in Haile Selassie's empire?

It is the emperor's birthplace

It is a Mohammedan town

It is a major railway hub

It is the capital city

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What assurance did the British minister receive from the Ethiopian government?

Military assistance against Wahib Pasha

Economic aid for Addis Ababa

Safety of foreigners in Ethiopia

Support for railway construction

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