Welcome to your Grade 9 History chapter 8
After carefully reading the following 30 questions, choose the correct answer.
1.
Which Ethiopian king declared Catholicism the official state religion in the early 17th century?
2.
Who established the permanent capital at Gondar in 1636?
3.
What was the "Gondarine Period" known for in terms of architecture?
4.
What does "Zemene Mesafint" translate to in English?
5.
Which battle in 1769 is considered the beginning of the Zemene Mesafint?
6.
Which dynasty held the position of Ras Bitweded and dominated the politics of Zemene Mesafint?
7.
Who was the founder of the Yejju Dynasty?
8.
The Kingdom of Shewa became independent from the Gondarine central authority under which leader?
9.
Who was the first Shewan ruler to officially use the title of "Negus" (King)?
10.
Which state was known for its "Moti" rulers in the Gibe region?
11.
Who was the founder of the Emirate of Harar in 1559?
12.
Which Oromo state in the Gibe region was founded by Abba Jifar I?
13.
What was the official title of the king of the Kingdom of Kafa?
14.
Which western state was ruled by the Sheikhdoms in the 19th century?
15.
Who was the last Emir of Harar?
16.
What was the primary commodity traded in the Gibe region during this period?
17.
Which Ethiopian king was known for his reform to unify the church and his interest in astronomy?
18.
What was the main reason for the decline of the Gondarine central authority?
19.
Which battle effectively ended the Zemene Mesafint and led to the rise of Kassa Hailu?
20.
The title of the ruler of Leqa Naqemte was:
21.
Which state was located in the southwestern part of Ethiopia and was known for its complex class system?
22.
Who was the ruler of Leqa Naqemte during the late 19th century?
24.
Which king was the husband of Empress Mentewab?
25.
What was the name of the fortification wall around Harar?
26.
Who was the powerful king of Shewa known for signing a treaty with the British in 1841?
27.
The Kingdom of Enarya was eventually replaced by which Oromo state?
28.
Who was the ruler of Leqa Qellem?
29.
Which group of missionaries was expelled from Ethiopia by King Fasilades?
30.
The title of the rulers of the Kingdom of Janjero was:
31.
Which king was nicknamed "the Great" for his administrative reforms and church construction?
