Ethiopian History and Tewodros II

What was the original purpose of the coronation ceremony on February 11th, 1855?

• To honor the Ethiopian church

• To celebrate a military victory

• To crown a rival prince

• To crown Tewodros II as Emperor

What name did the new emperor choose to fulfill an old Ethiopian prophecy?

• Menelick II

• Tewodros II

• Solomon I

• Haile Selassie

What was one of Tewodros II's early reforms that faced resistance?

• Abolishing the monarchy

• Establishing a new capital

• Introducing new taxes on the church

• Banning foreign trade

Why did the nobility oppose Tewodros II's rule?

• He was a foreigner

• He was a former bandit with weak royal claims

• He abolished the church

• He increased their wealth

What was Tewodros II's strategy to unify Ethiopia against external threats?

• Invading neighboring countries

• Isolating Ethiopia from foreign influence

• Using European support to fight the Ottomans

• Forming an alliance with the Ottomans

What was Tewodros II's main goal in seeking an alliance with the British?

• To gain financial support

• To modernize Ethiopia with skilled workers

• To expand his empire into Europe

• To convert Ethiopia to Protestantism

What event marked the beginning of Tewodros II's decline?

• A drought and famine

• A failed military campaign

• A successful rebellion

• His wife's death

How did Tewodros II respond to the British ultimatum?

• He negotiated a peace treaty

• He released all prisoners

• He ignored it

• He declared war on Britain

What was the outcome of the British invasion of Ethiopia?

• The British established a colony

• Tewodros II successfully defended Ethiopia

• Tewodros II was defeated and committed suicide

• Ethiopia became a British protectorate

Who continued Tewodros II's legacy after his death?

• Walter Plowden

• John Bell

• Menelick II

• Queen Victoria