Ethiopian History Multiple Choice Questions and Answers for Practice

16. Which Ethiopian leader introduced the first written constitution?

1. Menelik II
2. Haile Selassie
3. Mengistu Haile Mariam
4. Yohannes IV

17. What is the term for the ancient Ethiopian stelae found in Axum?

1. Obelisks
2. Dolmens
3. Menhirs
4. Tiwul

18. Which Ethiopian lake is the source of the Blue Nile?

1. Lake Tana
2. Lake Turkana
3. Lake Victoria
4. Lake Chamo

19. What was the primary export of the Axumite Kingdom?

1. Spices
2. Gold
3. Coffee
4. Ivory

20. Who constructed the castle complex in Gondar?

1. Tewodros II
2. Menelik II
3. Fasilides
4. Haile Selassie

21. During which century did Islam first arrive in Ethiopia?

1. 6th Century
2. 7th Century
3. 8th Century
4. 9th Century

22. What does "Addis Ababa" mean in Amharic?

1. New Dawn
2. New Flower
3. High Mountain
4. Peaceful Place

23. What role did Ethiopia play in the founding of the African Union?

1. Host Nation
2. Non-Member
3. Observer
4. Founding Member

24. What was the ancient language of Ethiopia?

1. Latin
2. Amharic
3. Ge'ez
4. Tigrinya

25. What is the Ethiopian calendar based on?

1. Gregorian calendar
2. Lunar cycle
3. Coptic calendar
4. Islamic calendar

26. Which ancient trade route passed through Axum?

1. Silk Road
2. Spice Route
3. Incense Route
4. Amber Road

27. What was the primary religion in Ethiopia before Christianity?

1. Zoroastrianism
2. Judaism
3. Islam
4. Animism

28. What was the main language used for religious texts in ancient Ethiopia?

1. Amharic
2. Tigrinya
3. Arabic
4. Ge'ez

29. Which Ethiopian emperor restored the Axum obelisk returned by Italy?

1. Haile Selassie
2. Menelik II
3. Tewodros II
4. Meles Zenawi

30. Who was the first Christian ruler of Axum?

1. Ezana
2. Kaleb
3. Menelik I
4. Gebre Meskel