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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: The Throne, Pages 37 - 49.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What dollar amount required approval from the Emperor before making an expenditure?
(a) More than $5.
(b) More than $15
(c) More than $10.
(d) More than $20.

2. What were the criteria that the Emperor used when making appointments for various jobs?
(a) Talent.
(b) Wealth.
(c) Family connections.
(d) Loyalty.

3. What would the guards do when the Emperor left the capital?
(a) Chained the gates and inspected weapons.
(b) Spruced up their uniforms.
(c) Worked on military drills.
(d) Chained the gates and slept under the trees.

4. In 1963, where did the reception take place for African leaders?
(a) The New Palace.
(b) The Old Palace.
(c) A large hotel.
(d) The Emperor's home.

5. How many main factions were there in the palace?
(a) Five.
(b) Two.
(c) Three.
(d) Four.

Short Answer Questions

1. From what type of wood was the Emperor's bed made?

2. Who was the contractor who was overseeing the workers performing construction work in Addis Ababa in 1930?

3. From what location would the Emperor attempt to throw money to the poor?

4. What low official in the Ministry of Information enjoyed access to the Emperor four times a week?

5. What amounts might ministers come to the Emperor asking for approval?

(see the answer key)

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