Ethiopia

Aksum becomes the kingdom of Ethiopia

140

Aksum (Abyssinia) is the first kingdom that ruled Ethiopia. This is when modern Ethiopia began.

Coptic Christianity introduced from Egypt

300

In 300 AD, the emperor of Aksum converts Ethiopians to Coptic Christianity. It iwas the main religion in Ethiopia, and many people still practice it today.

Islams rose in Ethiopia

Jan 1, 600

In 600 AD Islams rose in Ethiopia and cut them off from European Catholicism. They infulenced manypeople to convert to Islam and now a large amount of people practice Islam.

Zagwe Dynasty

Feb 1, 1137

1137-1270. A new Zagwe Dynasty took over the throne, when the pagan queen Gudit was overthrown by Mara Takla Haymanot in 1137. People started to move south, and create military colonies.

First diplomatic relationshp with Europe

Jan 1, 1434

1434-1468 Emperor Zera Yacob established the first diplomatic relationship with Europe.I nternational relations, alliances, and treaties began in Ethiopia.

Ethiopia declares Independance

Jan 1, 1896

Ethiopia was one of the first countries in Afrcia to gain it's independence. Menlik denounces his treaty between Ethiopia and Italy. The Italian forces are defeated when war broke out between the two countries. Italy recognizes Ethiopia%u2019s independence, but retain control over Eritrea.

Italian East Africa

Jan 1, 1936

Italians capture Addis Ababa, Haile Selassie flees, and the king of Italy is made the emperor of Ethiopia. Ethiopia is combined with Eritrea and Italian Somaliland becomes Italian East Africa.

Red Terror

Jan 1, 1973

1977-79 - Thousands of government opponents die in Red Terror orchestrated by Mengistu. Agriculture also began, and Tigrayan People's Liberation Front launches war for regional freedom.