HISTORY WORK SHEET 1

I. Write Appropriate Answer for the following Questions (Neatness counts)
1. Explain how long-distance trade contributed to the social and economic integration of different
regions of Ethiopia during the 19th century.
2. Describe the major long-distance trade routes that began in Bonga and analyze their significance
for Ethiopia’s connection with the wider world.
3. Explain the factors that limited the development of cottage industries in traditional Ethiopia
despite their importance.
4. Discuss the major reforms carried out by Emperor Tewodros II to centralize power and modernize
the Ethiopian state.
5. Explain the causes and consequences of the Egyptian invasions during the reign of Emperor
Yohannes IV.
6. Analyze the significance of Menilek II’s territorial expansion for the creation of the modern
Ethiopian state.
II. Give a brief explanation for the following terms and historic phenomenas (1
Point each)
7. Maria Theresa Thaller_____________________________________________________________
8. Battle of Ayshal: __________________________________________________________________
9. Zemene Mesafint:_________________________________________________________________
10. Ras Gobena Dache:_____________________________________________________________