Who constructed the castle complex in Gondar?
Tewodros II
Menelik II
Fasilides
Haile Selassie
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Who constructed the castle complex in Gondar?
Tewodros II
Menelik II
Fasilides
Haile Selassie
What was the primary export of the Axumite Kingdom?
Spices
Gold
Coffee
Ivory
Which Ethiopian lake is the source of the Blue Nile?
Lake Tana
Lake Turkana
Lake Victoria
Lake Chamo
What is the term for the ancient Ethiopian stelae found in Axum?
Obelisks
Dolmens
Menhirs
Tiwul
Which Ethiopian leader introduced the first written constitution?
Menelik II
Haile Selassie
Mengistu Haile Mariam
Yohannes IV
When did Ethiopia officially abolish its monarchy?
1974
1976
1980
1985
What is the ancient Ethiopian text that records its history and traditions?
Bible
Kebra Nagast
Ge'ez Scrolls
Chronicles of Ethiopia
Which ancient kingdom is considered the precursor to modern Ethiopia?
Kush
Axum
Nubia
Abyssinia
Which Ethiopian landmark is inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage site?
Axum Obelisks
Simien Mountains
Lalibela Churches
All of the above
Who is regarded as the last emperor of Ethiopia?
Haile Selassie
Menelik II
Tewodros II
Yohannes IV
Which country invaded Ethiopia in 1935?
Britain
France
Italy
Germany
What was the Derg regime in Ethiopian history?
A monarchy
A socialist military government
A trade union
A colonial administration
When did Ethiopia officially adopt Christianity?
330 AD
350 AD
400 AD
450 AD
Who was the founder of the Solomonic dynasty?
Menelik I
Yekuno Amlak
Haile Selassie
Zara Yaqob
Which religion became prominent in Axum during the 4th century?
Islam
Judaism
Christianity
Zoroastrianism
Which Ethiopian city is known for its rock-hewn churches?
Gondar
Lalibela
Axum
Harar
What was the ancient Ethiopian currency called?
Tetradrachm
Birr
Shekel
Talent
What is the Ethiopian dish made of fermented flatbread and stews called?
Injera
Tibs
Doro Wat
Kitfo
When did Haile Selassie become Emperor of Ethiopia?
1930
1928
1935
1941
Who was the first emperor of Ethiopia?
Menelik I
Haile Selassie
Yohannes IV
Tewodros II