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Grade 12 History model exam, 2016 E.C. (2024)

A model exam set in 2016 E.C. to prepare Grade 12 students for the History entrance exam, in the same format. It is practice, and it is not the entrance exam paper itself. Every question comes with the correct answer and a worked explanation.

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Question 1

All of the following factors played a great role in the unification of Italy during the 19th^{\text{th}} Century except;

  1. A.the 1848 revolution and the presence of foreign powers like French and Austria
  2. B.the diplomatic skill of Count Camillo Benso de Cavour
  3. C.the skillful military leadership of Giuseppe Garibaldi
  4. D.the unreserved military and financial support of Russia, Germany and the U.S.A
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Answer: D the unreserved military and financial support of Russia, Germany and the U.S.A

Why

The unification of Italy (Risorgimento) was achieved through internal efforts and strategic alliances with France and Prussia, but it did not receive unreserved military or financial assistance from Russia, Germany, or the United States.

Question 2

Which one of the following is not pertained with the basic characteristics or features of the industrial capitalism which was occurred during the mid-18th^{\text{th}}century?

  1. A.capitalism is characterized by private ownership of properties, markets and the basic means of Production
  2. B.Capitalist societies are characterized by the split of societies in to two opposite groups of the Bourgeoisies and the proletariat
  3. C.Capitalist societies used huge amount of capital to invest in economically productive areas or sectors unlike the previous system that focuses on un productive sectors
  4. D.the classical ideology of capitalism was orchestrated by Karl Marx
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Answer: D the classical ideology of capitalism was orchestrated by Karl Marx

Why

Karl Marx was the philosopher and economist who co-authored 'The Communist Manifesto' and criticized capitalism; the classical ideology of capitalism was instead championed by figures like Adam Smith.

Question 3

Linguists categorized languages of Ethiopia and the Horn in to two major super families of;

  1. A.Niger Congo and Afro Asiatic
  2. B.Nilo -Saharan and Khoisan
  3. C.Afro Asiatic and Nilo Sahara
  4. D.Niger Congo and Khoisan
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Answer: C Afro Asiatic and Nilo Sahara

Why

The languages of Ethiopia and the Horn of Africa belong to two major super-families: Afroasiatic (which includes Cushitic, Semitic, and Omotic families) and Nilo-Saharan.

Question 4

Which one of the following is not pertained with the characteristics of the Zemene Mesafint?

  1. A.peasants were forced to pay numerous amounts of tributes for numerous lords and they were also forced to feed for their armies
  2. B.the orthodox church had maintained its unity and abled to play its central role in bringing the unity of its followers
  3. C.due to the existence of weak central government and strong regional lords, defending foreign aggressors had resided on the shoulders of the regional rulers or lords
  4. D.the period of the Zemene Mesafint was highly dominated by the Amharized Yejju Oromo dynasty
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Answer: B the orthodox church had maintained its unity and abled to play its central role in bringing the unity of its followers

Why

During the Zemene Mesafint, the Ethiopian Orthodox Church was severely divided by internal doctrinal disputes (such as Karra, Qibat, and Sost Lidet) and could not maintain its unity or play its traditional unifying role.

Question 5

Which one of the following precipitated for the growth of Nationalism in Europe during the 19th^{\text{th}} century?

  1. A.Governments of the time applied compulsory education for state building and inculcating patriotism
  2. B.Pseudo-Science stimulated the sense4 of nationalism and inculcated aggressive hostile feelings against their neighboring states
  3. C.Much of the literature of the period ahead of the WWI had highly emphasized on nationalist sentiment and warned against the dangers of neighboring countries.
  4. D.During that period, national question was against of the domestic politics of many states particularly in multi- nationalist countries.
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Answer: A Governments of the time applied compulsory education for state building and inculcating patriotism

Why

To foster state building and national cohesion in the 19th century, European governments introduced compulsory public education to instill patriotism and a common national identity in their citizens.

Question 6

Identify the one that has achieved its independence as a result of the Balkan wars of 1912-13.

  1. A.Albania
  2. B.Greece
  3. C.Montenegro
  4. D.Serbia
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Answer: A Albania

Why

Albania declared its independence in 1912 during the First Balkan War, and this independence was recognized by the great powers in the 1913 Treaty of London.

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