This module offers a comprehensive collection of notes derived from grade 9-12 history textbooks, meticulously organized and clearly explained. It has been specifically designed to assist students preparing for the Ethiopian Secondary School Leaving Certificate Examination (ESSLCE). The primary goal of this module is to enhance students’ understanding of historical concepts and improve their exam scores, providing them with the necessary tools to succeed in their studies.
The module is divided into three main parts, encompassing a total of fewer than 18 units. Each part focuses on a distinct area of history, allowing for a structured approach to learning. The first section, PART ONE, delves into Ethiopian history, consisting of seven units. This part aims to provide students with a deep understanding of Ethiopia’s rich historical narrative, exploring significant events, figures, and cultural developments that have shaped the nation.
Moving to PART TWO, the module covers African history through four organized units. This section highlights the diverse histories of various African nations and their interconnectedness. By studying this part, students can gain insight into the continent’s complex past, including themes of colonialism, resistance, and the socio-political transformations that have occurred over time. This broader perspective is crucial for understanding contemporary issues in Africa.
Finally, PART THREE focuses on world history, structured into seven units that offer a global context for students’ learning. This section encompasses pivotal events and movements from various regions around the world, enabling students to draw connections between local and global histories. Each unit is designed to encourage critical thinking and comparative analysis, enriching the students’ overall understanding of historical developments across different cultures.
At the end of each unit, students will find multiple-choice questions, referred to as review exercises, with accurate answers provided for self-assessment. In total, the module offers a minimum of 300 review questions, allowing students to reinforce their knowledge and identify areas for improvement. Additionally, PART FOUR includes a model exam complete with answers and extended explanations, further supporting students in their exam preparation and ensuring they are well-equipped for success.
Curriculum
- 4 Sections
- 96 Lessons
- 365 Days
- Part 1: Ethiopian History45
- 1.11. Peoples in Ethiopia & the HornCopy
- 1.21.2. Languages, Religions, & Peoples of the HornCopy
- 1.31.3. Pre-Aksumite States & GeographyCopy
- 1.41.4. The Aksumite KingdomCopy
- 1.51.5. Zagwe DynastyCopy
- 1.61.6. Shewa, Damot, Bete-IsraelCopy
- 1.7Unit 1 Review QuestionsCopy21 Minutes20 Questions
- 1.82. Ethiopian States, Principalities, PopulationCopy
- 1.92.2. Islamic Expansion & Muslim SultanatesCopy
- 1.102.3. Power Struggle, Consolidation, ExpansionCopy
- 1.112.4. Christian Kingdom-Adal RelationsCopy
- 1.122.5. Population Movements in EthiopiaCopy
- 1.13Unit 2 Review QuestionsCopy20 Minutes20 Questions
- 1.143. Territorial Expansion and KingdomsCopy
- 1.153.1.1. Western StatesCopy
- 1.163.1.2. Eastern StatesCopy
- 1.173.2. Instability vs. Consolidation in ChristianityCopy
- 1.183.3. The Gondarine Period (1636-1769)Copy
- 1.193.4. The Zemene MesafintCopy
- 1.203.5. The Kingdom of ShewaCopy
- 1.213.6. European Travelers and ExplorersCopy
- 1.22Unit 3 Review QuestionsCopy20 Minutes20 Questions
- 1.234. Social, Economic, Political ChangesCopy
- 1.244.2. Power Rivalry & Central GovernmentCopy
- 1.254.3. Territorial Expansion and KingdomsCopy
- 1.264.4. External Relations, Challenges, threatsCopy
- 1.274.5. The Victory of AdwaCopy
- 1.284.6. Power Struggle Among Ruling ElitesCopy
- 1.294.7. Italian Aggression & Patriotic ResistanceCopy
- 1.30Unit 4 Review QuestionsCopy20 Minutes20 Questions
- 1.315. Ethiopia: Internal & External ChangesCopy
- 1.325.2. Socio-economic & Social OrganizationsCopy
- 1.335.3. Monarchy Opposition & AutocracyCopy
- 1.345.4. Downfall of Emperor & Rise of DergCopy
- 1.355.5. Military Regime ReformsCopy
- 1.365.6. Decline of Derg RegimeCopy
- 1.37Unit 5 Review QuestionsCopy20 Minutes20 Questions
- 1.386. Developments in Ethiopia Post-1991Copy
- 1.396.2. Ethiopia after the 1995 ConstitutionCopy
- 1.406.3. Socio-Economic Issues in EthiopiaCopy
- 1.41Unit 6 Review QuestionsCopy21 Minutes21 Questions
- 1.427. Ethiopia’s Indigenous HeritageCopy
- 1.437.2. Indigenous Knowledge & DevelopmentCopy
- 1.447.3. Egalitarian Democracies in EthiopiaCopy
- 1.45Unit 7 Review QuestionsCopy20 Minutes20 Questions
- Part 2: African History24
- 2.11. Africa’s Peoples and StatesCopy
- 2.21.2. North AfricaCopy
- 2.31.3. Spread of Islam to North AfricaCopy
- 2.41.4. States in West AfricaCopy
- 2.51.5. Central, Eastern & Southern AfricaCopy
- 2.61.6. Interregional Exchanges in AfricaCopy
- 2.7Unit 1 Review QuestionsCopy30 Minutes30 Questions
- 2.82. Africa & the WorldCopy
- 2.92.2. Contacts with the Outside WorldCopy
- 2.102.3. Slavery and Slave Trade in AfricaCopy
- 2.112.4. European Explorers & MissionariesCopy
- 2.122.5. The White Settlement in South AfricaCopy
- 2.13Unit 2 Review QuestionsCopy30 Minutes30 Questions
- 2.143. Africa’s Colonial ExperienceCopy
- 2.153.2. African Resistance to Colonial ExpansionCopy
- 2.163.3. Colonial Administration and StatesCopy
- 2.17Unit 3 Review QuestionsCopy20 Minutes20 Questions
- 2.184. Africa Post-1960sCopy
- 2.194.2. Politics in Independent African StatesCopy
- 2.204.3. The Cold War and AfricaCopy
- 2.214.4. The End of Apartheid in South AfricaCopy
- 2.224.5. Pan-Africanism: From OAU to AUCopy
- 2.234.6. Ethiopia’s Role in African UnityCopy
- 2.24Unit 4 Review QuestionsCopy25 Minutes25 Questions
- Part 3: World History45
- 3.11. History, Evolution & CivilizationsCopy
- 3.21.2. Origin of Human BeingsCopy
- 3.31.3. The Emergence of StatesCopy
- 3.4Unit 1 Review QuestionsCopy24 Minutes24 Questions
- 3.52. Major Ancient Civilizations up to 500 A.DCopy
- 3.62.2. Civilizations in AsiaCopy
- 3.72.3. Civilizations in EuropeCopy
- 3.82.4. Civilizations in Latin AmericaCopy
- 3.92.5. The Rise and Spread of ChristianityCopy
- 3.10Unit 2 Review QuestionsCopy20 Minutes20 Questions
- 3.113. Medieval and Early Modern EraCopy
- 3.123.2. Main Features of the Middle-AgesCopy
- 3.133.3. The Middle-Ages in AsiaCopy
- 3.143.4. Development of Early CapitalismCopy
- 3.153.5. Age of Exploration and GlobalizationCopy
- 3.163.6. The RenaissanceCopy
- 3.173.7. The ReformationCopy
- 3.183.8. Scientific Revolution & EnlightenmentCopy
- 3.19Unit 3 Review QuestionsCopy18 Minutes18 Questions
- 3.204.1. Era of Revolutions, 1789–1815Copy
- 3.214.2. The American War of IndependenceCopy
- 3.224.3. The French RevolutionCopy
- 3.234.4. The Period of Napoleon BonaparteCopy
- 3.244.5. The Congress of ViennaCopy
- 3.25Unit 4 Review QuestionsCopy25 Minutes25 Questions
- 3.265.1. Capitalism and Nationalism, 1815-1914Copy
- 3.275.2. NationalismCopy
- 3.285.3. Unification of ItalyCopy
- 3.295.4. Unification of GermanyCopy
- 3.305.5. The American Civil WarCopy
- 3.315.6. The Eastern QuestionCopy
- 3.32Unit 5 Review QuestionsCopy25 Minutes25 Questions
- 3.336. Society & Politics in the World WarsCopy
- 3.346.2. The Russian Revolution of 1917Copy
- 3.356.3. Interwar Era: Capitalism & FascismCopy
- 3.366.4. World War IICopy
- 3.37Unit 6 Review QuestionsCopy22 Minutes22 Questions
- 3.387. Global and Regional DevelopmentsCopy
- 3.397.2. The United Nations (UN)Copy
- 3.407.3. Post-War Global RecoveryCopy
- 3.417.4. The Cold War RealitiesCopy
- 3.427.5. Situations in Asia during the Cold WarCopy
- 3.437.6. The Middle EastCopy
- 3.447.7. Dissolution of the Communist BlocCopy
- 3.45Unit 7 Review QuestionsCopy25 Minutes25 Questions
- Part 4: Model Exam1