History - Grade 12 -2023 G.C

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65. What was the tactic used by the Ethiopians to eject the Italians out of Mekelle in January 1896?

  1. Misleading them through false movements of troops.
  2. Spreading propaganda against their Eritrean askaris.
  3. Inciting rebellion against them in Eritrea
  4. Denying them access to sources of water.


66. Why did the Shewan nobility oppose Lij Iyasu? Because:

  1. he threatened the Orthodox Church by converting to Islam.
  2. he threatened their political position in the Empire.
  3. he worked to reorganize Ethiopia's foreign policy.
  4. he sought to introduce a modern system of administration.


67. Which one of the following initiatives of Lij Iyasu was important in reforming the legal system in the country?

  1. Establishment of an audit department in the Ministry of Finance.
  2. Introduction of the German legal code to the country.
  3. Introduction of a new way of assessing tax on produce.
  4. Abolition of the system of identifying robbers and thieves.


68. What was the main feature of the Diarchy in the government of early 20th century Ethiopia?

  1. Rivalry between conservative and progressive groups in the ruling class
  2. Less rivalry among the nobility compared to the preceding period.
  3. Rapid penetration of European institutions of government.
  4. Consolidation of power by the Empress at the expense of the Regent.


69. Which one of the following provisions of the 1931 Constitution enabled the creation of autocratic rule by Emperor Haile Sellassie? The provision which:

  1. stated that the Emperor should be the direct of descendant of King Solomon
  2. granted the Emperor the right to sign treaties with foreign powers.
  3. gave the Emperor the right to disband parliament at his own will.
  4. stated the parliament should have lower and upper chambers.


We have provided these questions from previous years grade 12 Ethiopian Secondary School Leaving Certificate Examination (ESSLCE) exams with the sole purpose of assisting students in their studies and preparations for upcoming exams. Please be aware that these questions are not indicative of future exam content. Good luck with your studies!

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