History - Grade 12 -2023 G.C

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35. Which one of the following was NOT a consequence of the Oromo population movement of the 16th century?

  1. The adoption of aspects of the gada system by the Christian state.
  2. The shift of some Oromo people to sedentary agriculture.
  3. The assimilation of large number of groups by the Oromo.
  4. The loss of territory by the Christian highland kingdom.


36. Why did the Jesuits fail to keep Ethiopia a Catholic country during the reign of Susenyos? Because:

  1. they failed to bring in the military support they had promised to Susenyos
  2. their attempt led to widespread opposition by the population.
  3. they failed to secure the support of the nobility for their cause
  4. they disagreed with Susenyos over the abolition of the tabot (Ark).


37. Which of the following southern African peoples were cattle herders?

  1. The Khoi
  2. The Hausa
  3. The Swahili
  4. The San


38. Which one of the following was a term used for the second phase of the Trans-Atlantic slave trade?

  1. Legitimate slave trade.
  2. Free Slave trade
  3. Piratic Slave trade
  4. Monopolistic slave trade


39. Which one of the following was a distinct feature of industrial capitalism in Europe in the 19th century?

  1. The emergence of big share companies that traded all over the world.
  2. The transformation of communication through advances in air and railway transportation.
  3. The replacement of human and animal labor by new inanimate sources of power.
  4. The shift of production from the factory to household workshops.


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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