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Ethiopian Political History and Conflicts

Ethiopian Political History and Conflicts

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

10th - 12th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Lucas Foster

FREE Resource

The video explores the political history of Ethiopia, focusing on the rise and fall of leaders and the ethnic tensions that have shaped the nation. It highlights Abiy Ahmed's initial promise of peace, his Nobel Peace Prize, and the subsequent conflict with the TPLF, leading to a civil war. The historical context of Ethiopia's diverse ethnic groups and past regimes, including Mengistu's oppressive rule and the TPLF's rise to power, is examined. The video concludes with the current state of conflict and the challenges of achieving unity in Ethiopia.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason Abiy Ahmed received the Nobel Peace Prize?

For ending a decades-long war with Eritrea

For promoting economic reforms

For establishing a new political party

For winning a landslide election

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the Ethiopian Empire maintain its independence from European colonization?

By invading and absorbing neighboring countries

By focusing on economic development

By forming alliances with European powers

By adopting European political systems

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the 'Red Terror' campaign?

A cultural movement to promote Ethiopian heritage

A peace initiative by the Ethiopian government

A crackdown on dissenting groups by Colonel Mengistu

A military campaign to expand Ethiopia's borders

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the coalition formed by the TPLF and EPLF in 1991?

They initiated a peace treaty with Eritrea

They established a new monarchy

They successfully overthrew Mengistu’s regime

They formed a new economic alliance

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a significant change introduced by Meles Zenawi's government?

The abolition of ethnic-based politics

The division of Ethiopia into ethnic-based regional states

The creation of a single-party state

The establishment of a monarchy

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did the TPLF reject Abiy Ahmed's invitation to join the Prosperity Party?

They wanted to form their own government

They preferred to join the opposition

They were planning to leave Ethiopia

They disagreed with the party's economic policies

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of Abiy Ahmed's first major acts as prime minister?

To nationalize major industries

To dissolve the Ethiopian parliament

To repair relations with Eritrea

To declare war on Eritrea

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