Fasilides

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Write what each word means, using the article.

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1. When was Fasilides born?November 20, 1603
2. What is the reign?1632 - October 18, 1667
3. What is the throne name?Alam Sagad
4. What city did Emperor Fasilides build and why was it special?He built Gondar, the first permanent capital of Ethiopia. It was a fortified city that showed the emperor’s power and helped keep the kingdom stable.
5. Why did Fasilides expel the Jesuits from Ethiopia?He wanted to protect the Ethiopian Orthodox Church and keep the country independent from foreign religious influence.

Solomonic Dynasty: The imperial dynasty of Ethiopia, claiming lineage from King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba, ruling for centuries.
Gondarine Period: A significant era in Ethiopian history (c. 1632-1767) characterized by the flourishing of Gondar as the imperial capital and advancements in art and architecture.
Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church: The largest Oriental Orthodox Church, with ancient roots in Ethiopia, which Fasilides actively protected from foreign religious influence.
Sovereignty: The supreme authority within a territory; the state of being a self-governing entity.