chapter 5 Flashcards
(53 cards)
_________ caused struggle for control of trade routes b/n the CK and muslim sultanates [ MS ]
revival of long distance trade
which muslim leader called for islamic Puritanism [ strict religious principles ]?
Garad Abun
who was the predecessor and inspiration for Ahmed Gragn?
Garad Abun
what were the circumstances for the rise of Imam Ahmed to power?
- internal strife
- corruption and
- anarchy
with in the muslim sultanate
the reasons for battle evolved from what to what after the rise of Imam Ahmed to power?
from just fighting for control of trade routes to over coming the external pressure form Afar and somali pastoralists pushing to Harar and the CK
what was Imam Ahmed’s remarkable achievement concerning lowland muslim pastoralists?
he mobilized and united the muslim pastoralists to fight the CK instead of each other while also guarding islamic doctrines.
At what age was Lebne dengel enthroned?
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what was the dynamic of power b/n the CK and MS before the coming to power of Imam Ahmed?
- due to the internal conflicts inside the MS, the CK was able to retain interest and collect tribute from state of the MS
what was the d/ce b/n Lebne Dengel’s and Imam Ahmed’s armies?
- LD’s army had logistical problems and also failed to adapt to a common strategy
while
- IA’s small but dedicated army faced no logistical challenges and had better mobility, flexible tactics and a united front
the CK was defeated by Imam Ahmed at the battle of _____________ ?
Shimbra Kure
what happened after Imam Ahmed’s victory over the CK?
- large scale control of christian territories [ LAST ]
After Imam Ahmed’s victory his empire encompassed ___________ ?
territories from zeila to messewa
Imam Ahmed’s new administration was ________ ?
a civil bureaucracy
what was the name of Imam’s wife?
Bati-Del Wanbera
when did Del Wanbera deliver her sons?
at the campaign of Ifat and Tigray
Bati Del wanbera encouraged her husband to do what?
avenge her father Mahfuz
who was the successor of lebne dengel?
gelawdewos
why did gelawdewos face a more intense war against the Imam?
the Imam had received Turkish musketeers
400 Portuguese soldiers led by __________, marched with the christian army based on _____________ ?
- Christopher de gama
- earlier request made by Lebne Dengel
the second defeat of the CK against the Imam took place in __________ ?
Olfa, present day Tigray
what was the name of Lebne dengel’s wife?
seblewongel
what was the role of Seblewongel?
- after the battle in Olfa, the Imam, confident in his win had sent his allies back and let his army camp.
- Seblewongel advised her son Gelawdeows to employ a “hit-and-run” strategy due to limited resources
The victory of Gelawdewos against the Imam was at the battle of __________ ?
woyna dega
why was Gelawdewos tolerant toward the MS?
- to promote conciliation and
- smooth over the relations b/n CK and muslim world
