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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 made one official more important than another in the Emperor's court?
(a) How much education he had.
(b) How much authority his position wielded.
(c) How much access the individual had to the Emperor's ear.
(d) How much wealth he had.

2. From what ethnic group was Teferra Gebrewold?
(a) Amhara.
(b) Gurage.
(c) Oromo.
(d) Nuer.

3. In 1930, which ethnic group provided most of the workers for the construction work in Addis Ababa?
(a) Surma.
(b) Danta.
(c) Hadiya.
(d) Guraghi.

4. Who was the leader of the aristocrats?
(a) Prince Bransa.
(b) Prince Mansa.
(c) Prince Cessa.
(d) Prince Kassa.

5. What did the masters of ceremony do when the Emperor left the capital?
(a) Went home.
(b) Stayed in the Palace.
(c) Hung out in local bars.
(d) Watched sporting events.

Short Answer Questions

1. In 1963, what did some people steal at a reception for leaders of the independent African nations?

2. Who wrote a book that had a passage describing the Emperor's coronation in 1930?

3. Why was Tekele Wolda Hawariat beheaded?

4. What did the Palace children do when the Emperor left the Palace?

5. Who was the head of Palace Spies?

(see the answer key)

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