Ethiopian History Objective Questions Answers for Practice

76. What is the ancient Ethiopian concept of land ownership called?

1. Meskel
2. Abugida
3. Gebar
4. Rist

77. Which Ethiopian king converted to Christianity in the 4th century?

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

78. Which Ethiopian landmark is part of the Simien Mountains National Park?

1. Axum Obelisks
2. Blue Nile Falls
3. Ras Dashen
4. Lake Tana

79. Who led the Ethiopian forces against the Italians in the Battle of Adwa?

1. Tewodros II
2. Yohannes IV
3. Haile Selassie
4. Menelik II

80. Which ancient trade goods were commonly exported from Axum?

1. Timber and cotton
2. Pearls and silver
3. Spices and silk
4. Ivory and gold

81. Which Ethiopian emperor was involved in the Mahdist War?

1. Menelik II
2. Tewodros II
3. Yohannes IV
4. Haile Selassie

82. What is Ethiopia's national sport?

1. Horse racing
2. Wrestling
3. Football
4. Athletics

83. What does "Meskel" commemorate in Ethiopian Christianity?

1. Christmas
2. Pentecost
3. Easter
4. The finding of the True Cross

84. Which treaty ceded parts of Ethiopia to Italy?

1. Treaty of Adwa
2. Treaty of Lalibela
3. Treaty of Wuchale
4. Treaty of Gondar

85. What is the primary script used in Ethiopia?

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

86. What is Ethiopia's status regarding colonization in Africa?

1. Never colonized
2. Partially colonized
3. Fully colonized
4. Briefly occupied

87. What is the Ethiopian term for local kings or rulers?

1. Tabot
2. Abuna
3. Ras
4. Negus

88. Which Ethiopian ruler is associated with building Lalibela churches?

1. King Lalibela
2. Tewodros II
3. Haile Selassie
4. Menelik II

89. When did Ethiopia adopt the Birr as its official currency?

1. 1960
2. 1975
3. 1900
4. 1945

90. What is the significance of the Zagwe dynasty in Ethiopian history?

1. Founded the Axumite Kingdom
2. Defeated Ottoman invaders
3. Established Gondar as the capital
4. Constructed rock-hewn churches in Lalibela