Ethiopia

What significant event in 1993 led to Ethiopia becoming landlocked?

• The end of a 30-year war with Sudan.

• Eritrea gaining independence.

• A major shift in global trade routes.

• The collapse of the Solomonic Dynasty.

What evidence was found in the Bale Mountains that suggests early human occupation in high-altitude areas?

• Ancient agricultural tools and irrigation systems.

• Large settlements with complex social structures.

• Obsidian artifacts and burned animal bones.

• Remains of early hominids like Australopithecus afarensis.

Which commodity was a primary focus of Aksum's trade, particularly with Sudan?

• Gold

• Silver

• Ivory

• Spices

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What was a consequence of the Oromo people's rise in power?

• The Emperor's government became limited to Christian Semitic-speaking agricultural areas.

• Christian and Muslim states formed a strong alliance against them.

• The Ethiopian Church underwent significant reforms and expansion.

• New trade routes were established, boosting the economy.

What happened after Emperor Tewodros II offered Queen Victoria an alliance to destroy Islam in 1862?

• Queen Victoria accepted the alliance, and British troops were dispatched.

• The British provided financial aid and weapons to Tewodros II.

• His offer was ignored, leading him to imprison the British envoy.

• Ethiopia and Britain formed a long-lasting diplomatic partnership.