Part 1: Write "True" if the Statement is Correct and 'False" if the Statement is wrong (each question worth 1 point) 1. Expansion of the Christian Kingdom in various parts of the Horn of Africa immediately Churches and their believers in to existence. 12. Power succession problems have been partly resolved in 1300 during the reign of Widim- Ra'ad (r.1299-1314) due to establishment of a 'royal prison' at Amba Gishen. constituted periodic succession and power sharing to prevent one-man rule. 4. The claim of descent from King Solomon of Israel by the Solomonic rulers is historical than legendary. 5. There is a well-established hissorical evidence to call the Zagwe Dynasty illegitimate. 6. Ethiopia's relation with the Latin Europe was reached at its pinnacle during the reign of Zara Yacob and his three sons. 7. In the Gudaa system peasant and merchants were forced to pay tribute to the Aba Dulas. 8. During Zemene Mesafin period nobody dared take the throne by force or even to lay claim to it. 9. Alike Yikuno Amlak Emperor Haile-Silassie I claimed descent from Menilek I. 10. Towards the late 19th century, Makahore emerged as an influential female figure among the Sadacha Mecha Oromo of Jimma.

1. **False.** The expansion of Christianity didn't automatically bring churches and believers into existence. Conversion, building churches, and establishing communities took time and effort.<br /><br />2. **True.** The royal prison at Amba Gishen was established by Widim-Ra'ad to control potential rivals and stabilize his rule, addressing succession issues.<br /><br />3. **False.** The Gadaa system is a democratic system of governance with periodic power transfer. It specifically *prevents* one-man rule and promotes shared power within the Oromo people.<br /><br />4. **False.** The Solomonic claim is largely considered legendary, not historically proven. It serves more as a legitimizing myth for the dynasty.<br /><br />5. **False.** There's no widely accepted historical evidence to label the Zagwe dynasty as illegitimate. They ruled for a significant period and left their mark on Ethiopian history.<br /><br />6. **False.** Relations with Latin Europe were strongest during the reign of Lebna Dengel (early 16th century) with Portuguese involvement, not Zara Yaqob.<br /><br />7. **True.** The Aba Dulas, as leaders within the Gadaa system, received tribute from peasants and merchants within their area of influence.<br /><br />8. **False.** The Zemene Mesafint (Era of the Princes) was characterized by intense power struggles and several rulers taking the throne by force.<br /><br />9. **True.** Both Yikuno Amlak and Haile Selassie I claimed descent from Menelik I, son of King Solomon and Queen of Sheba, to legitimize their rule.<br /><br />10. **False.** Menelik II's wife, Empress Taytu Betul, was a powerful figure at the end of the 19th century. Makahore is not a recognized historical figure in that context.<br />